Movies & TV
Stream Movies and Shows!
You have three options for streaming movies and TV shows: Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pure Flix. Each has advantages! Scroll down to see the differences. These services require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN. Cards carrying fines or fees will not be able to access the digital library.
Feature | Hoopla | Kanopy | PureFlix |
|---|---|---|---|
Supported Devices | Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. | iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, plus many TV apps | iOS, Androis, Roku, Amazon Fire devices, plus many smart TV apps |
Number of Checkouts | 16 per month (all Hoopla items (audiobooks, albums, movies, etc) count toward this total). These replenish each month, not when you return an item. | 48 'tickets' per month. Videos may cost anywhere from 0 to 5 tickets. Tickets replenish each month, not when an item is returned. Tickets do not roll over. | No checkout needed. Streaming is unlimited |
Offline Use? | Yes, through the mobile app only. | No. You need an internet connection to watch. | No. You need an internet connection to watch. |
Holds | Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. | Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. | Not needed! Users may stream the same titles simultaneously. |
Check Out Period | 21 days. Returns automatically. | Varies depending on the title, from 48 hours to 30 days. Returns automatically. | No limit; streaming only (no downloads) |