What types of videos are available on Kanopy Kids?
Kanopy features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics, such as history, science, and new languages. It has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that range across Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites.

 

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What age range is suitable for Kanopy Kids?
Our content is appropriate for children ages 2 and up, with a focus on Kids age 2-8. Parents can also choose to implement parental controls to enable them to stay within the dedicated  area for age-appropriate content.

Is Kanopy Kids available to me?
This service is only available to users with active public library memberships. If your membership is through a college or university library you will not be able to access this section.

How do I enter Kanopy Kids Mode on my account?
Sign into your Kanopy account and select “Go to Kanopy Kids” from the menu. You can learn how to find the menu on your device or app here.

 

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What devices can I use to access Kanopy Kids?
You can access Kanopy on your computer, television, or mobile device. A list of supported mobile and TV apps can be found here.

For the best experience, please update your Kanopy app to the latest version.

Can I still use Kanopy while my child is watching on another device?
Yes; you can use Kanopy on multiple devices in different viewing modes at the same time. For example, you will be able to view Kanopy from a computer at the same time that your child watches  on an iPad.

 

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Why can’t I search for a non-Kids title?
Only Kids titles will appear in the search. To search for non-Kids titles, please exit Kanopy Kids.

Additionally, when you are searching for content outside of Kanopy Kids, you may see some titles that are tagged as Kids titles. Selecting these will automatically enter you into Kanopy Kids.

I want to use Kanopy Kids but I’m not a member of a library. How can I access?
You need to be a member of a participating public library in order to access any of the films on Kanopy. If your library is not currently working with Kanopy, we encourage you to let them know of your interest!