At the Library: Introducing on-demand film streaming with kanopy
By Deanna King
Assistant Library Director
It’s a new year and the Skaneateles Library has a new resource to offer.
The on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free to all Skaneateles Library cardholders. Skaneateles Library is excited to be the first in the Onondaga County Public Library system to offer Kanopy to library users.
Offering what the New York Times calls a “garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and foreign films. More titles are being added every month, so there is always new content to enjoy. Kanopy’s vast collections include films by Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers. Each user can have up to four plays every month – all you need is an email address and your library card.
Kanopy is a great service because it allows users to stream films from many different platforms. You can watch films on Kanopy from a computer or from your television or mobile device through the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku. Don’t have any of these devices? The Skaneateles Library offers a Roku which is available to be checked-out for library users to stream movies on home TVs.
Get started today by going to skaneateleslibrary.kanopy.com, or just look for the Kanopy link on the library’s website.
The library is also offering classes on Kanopy to help get you signed-up and ready to go!
Digital Learning: Kanopy
Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.
Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY 13152
This event is free and open to the public, registration is appreciated.
Register at: SkaneatelesLibrary.org
Can’t make the Kanopy class? Then stop by during Tech Help drop-in hours on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. One-on-one help with Kanopy or basic computer skills can also be scheduled by appointment, just give the library a call at 315-685-5135 to schedule.
Upcoming Library Events:
Library Board Annual Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.
Skaneateles Library Association Annual Meeting meets the fourth Thursday in January each year. The public is welcome to attend.
Make Your Own Colored Pencil Postcard
Friday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m.
In this 90-minute class led by local illustrator Renee Maravi, you’ll learn the basics of colored pencil drawing and create your own seasonal snowman postcard! Follow along with Renee to create a wintery snowman scene. Paper and pencils will be provided, but also feel free to bring your own colored pencils. Registration required.
Be sure to check our website often for the most up to date program and event schedules, and to register for upcoming programs. You can also like us on Facebook at facebook.com/SkaneatelesLibrary.
