Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, e-books and more, 24/7 with your library card. Simple to access and use, without the hassle of having to return the items you’ve borrowed, all you need is your library card, a web browser, smart phone or tablet to get started. The freedom you want is here, now.
Libby by OverDrive Streaming Media
Use your library card to stream unlimited video! Just borrow a 7-day pass to one of the options available through Libby. Accessing Libby is easy and just requires using your library card and PIN in the app. Using these services does not count against any borrowing limits in Libby.
- Once logged in to Libby, go to the “Extras” section of the menu
- You will be redirected from Libby to the selected streaming media service’s landing page to browse and stream.
- Accessing certain streaming media services may require sharing more information or additional account set up within their apps.
Current Offerings include
The Great Courses offers engaging and understandable lectures by esteemed professors, professionals, and experts in topics ranging from history, better living, science, language learning, and much more.
IndieFlix is a streaming movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts.
Qello Concerts by Stingray is the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device.
Kanopy
Stream thoughtful entertainment to your device with your library card. Choose from over 30,000 films, shows, shorts and Great Courses
How to use Kanopy
- Use your email address and Library card number to create a Kanopy account from your internet-connected device, and start watching now
- The Kanopy app is available for iOS, Android and Roku. You can also watch with Chromecast, Apple TV and other TV apps
- Library patrons receive 30 tickets per month to play videos on Kanopy. As you browse for titles, you'll see the number of tickets required to watch each title and how long you have to watch it. Learn how tickets work.
- Your tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets don't roll over to the next month
- All films have closed captions, subtitles and transcripts that are fully ADA compliant. You can watch films using screen reader technologies like JAWS
Try Kanopy Kids
Kanopy offers children's programming with Kanopy Kids. Browse educational and engaging videos for children of all ages.
- Your access includes unlimited plays of any video on Kanopy Kids, and does not use a monthly film credit.
- Parental controls are available.
- To access Kanopy Kids Mode, select “Go to Kanopy Kids” from the menu; learn how to find the menu on your device or app here.
- To search all Kanopy titles, exit Kanopy Kids
- You can still access Kanopy while accessing Kanopy Kids on another device.
- Get help from Kanopy Kids
Hoopla
How do I sign up for Hoopla?
- Visit the website
- Click Sign Up, and select Akron-Summit County Public Library as your home library.
- You will have to enter your library card number, your library card PIN, a valid email address (remember one email address per library card) and create a password.
- Click Sign Up Now button and you are ready to go!
Why can't I register multiple cards on one email address? I already have a Hoopla account for another library and it would be easier to remember one email login for both cards.
Unfortunately you can't streamline everything into one email address. Hoopla treats all the cards on an account as one. Regardless of which library you select in a drop down list on the account, all the cards on that account will be charged for each checkout. To make sure you have access to all your available checkouts, use a different email address for each library card.
Can I use Hoopla in the library?
You are able to stream Hoopla content on library computers, but remember the time limits are still in effect.
Which devices can I use to access Hoopla?
You can access content in the following ways:
- On your home computer through the Hoopla website - Internet Explorer 8 and 9, Firefox version 8 and newer, Google Chrome, Safari.
- On a library computer - but remember time limits!
- On a smart phone with the Hoopla app - iPhone and Android phones.
- On a tablet or other mobile device with the Hoopla app - iPod Touch 4th Gen or newer, iPad 2 and newer, and Android devices with Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and newer.
What kind of content can I access through Hoopla?
Hoopla provides commercial free streaming audio visual content, e-books and comics appropriate for adults, teens and children. There's something for everyone! Music and audiobooks are available on the same release date as they are in regular stores and online. Many older and classic titles are available too.
How long can I access my title?
Borrowing periods for items are as follows
- Movies/TV - 3 Days
- Music - 7 Days
- Audiobooks - 21 days
- E-books - 21 Days
- Comics - 21 Days
How many items can I check out?
There is no limit as to how many items you can have out at a time, but you may only have 25 checkouts total per month. So if you take all 25 out at once, you're done until the month rolls over.
When does the monthly borrow period end?
The monthly borrow limit resets on the first day of the new month. Previously borrowed titles will remain until their lending period expires, but you will be given your new month's borrows.
How do I know how many titles I have left this month to check out?
To find out how many items you have borrowed during the current month as well as the number of items you may still borrow, go to Account Notes:
- On a computer: Click on your email address (on the top right of the screen) and click on Account Notes.
- Android app: Go to Settings >> Account Notes >> Monthly Usage
- Apple app: Go to Settings >> Lending History
