Kanopy Kids brings together movies, TV shows, stories, and educational videos made especially for children. Available free with your ORL library card, the collection features trusted favourites from Sesame Street, PBS Kids, and Weston Woods, to name just a few. Kids can explore entertaining, enriching, and age-appropriate programming that supports early literacy, STEAM learning, language learning, empathy, critical thinking, and more. And because Kanopy Kids is ad-free, children can watch without commercial interruptions.
Best of all, Kanopy Kids offers unlimited viewing, so families can watch favourite episodes again and again, discover something new, or settle in for a family movie night without using their regular Kanopy tickets.
Quick-Start Guide
- Visit Kanopy or download the Kanopy app for your device.
- Create a Kanopy account or log in to your existing account.
- Add the Okanagan Regional Library and enter your ORL library card number and PIN/password when prompted.
- Select Kids to explore Kanopy Kids and start streaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Kanopy Kids?
A: Kanopy Kids is a curated collection of movies, shows, stories, and educational programming selected for children and families. It is available through Kanopy to public library members.
Q: Is Kanopy Kids free?
A: Yes. Kanopy Kids is available free with your ORL library card.
Q: Is viewing unlimited?
A: Yes. Kanopy Kids offers unlimited viewing, so children can explore the collection and rewatch their favourites without using your regular Kanopy tickets.
Q: What kind of programming will I find?
A: The collection includes entertaining and educational programming from trusted providers such as Sesame Street, PBS Kids, Weston Woods, and more. Titles support areas such as early literacy, STEAM education, language learning, empathy, critical thinking, and self-esteem.
Q: Can I watch Kanopy Kids on a TV or mobile device?
A: Yes. Kanopy works on web browsers, mobile apps, compatible smart TVs, and streaming devices.
Q: Do I need a separate Kanopy Kids account?
A: No. Kanopy Kids is part of Kanopy. Sign in with the Kanopy account connected to your ORL library card and select the Kids section.
Q: What if Kanopy asks me to verify my library card?
A: Re-enter your ORL library card number and PIN/password when prompted. If you don’t know your PIN/password, you can reset your PIN online if your current email is on file. Otherwise, please contact your nearest branch for assistance.
Learn more about updating your library credentials in Kanopy.
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: Visit the ORL’s Kanopy help page for more information about creating an account, compatible devices, and using Kanopy.