Kanopy | Los Angeles Public Library

If you're interested in independent, international, classic, or documentary films, you're in luck. Get out your library card and sign up for Kanopy, our newest on-demand video streaming service.

You can stream over 26,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers—on every topic imaginable.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Go to lapl.kanopy.com and create an account by clicking on the orange Sign Up button.

2. Go to your email account to verify your email address.

3. Add your library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number).

4. Start watching videos!

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Through its Central Library and 72 branches, the Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse communities.

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