Movies & TV
Stream commercial-free movies, documentaries and tv shows
Enjoy thousands of commercial-free streaming videos anytime, anywhere using your Cuyahoga County Public Library card. No library card? No problem. Get one now.
Enjoy movie classics, film fest faves, documentaries and more
Explore Kanopy's unrivaled collection of film classics, independent releases, world cinema, thought-provoking documentaries, learning experiences and popular films. New films are added every week. All you need is your library card, a web browser, smartphone or tablet to get started. Start watching more thoughtful entertainment today! Stream Kanopy on your computer or download the Kanopy app on your phone, tablet and Roku device.
Pro tip: Customize your viewing experience by creating your own Kanopy playlists.
High quality kids entertainment parents can trust
Kanopy Kids offers commercial-free films and TV series that inspire, inform and help children develop empathy, mindfulness and self-esteem. The Kanopy Kids collection includes animated storybooks, family-friendly movies and popular titles like Arthur, Babar, Sesame Street, Maya the Bee and more. New titles are added each month. All you need is a library card to start streaming Kanopy Kids titles on your computer, TV, Roku or mobile device.
Pro tip: If you and your kids like Kanopy Kids, we recommend giving BookFlix and Tumblebooks a try.
Stream popular movies anytime, anywhere
The hoopla collection includes arthouse hits, foreign language films, popular titles and Movies of the Month. hoopla titles are available for simultaneous use, which means there's never a wait!
Pro tip: Recommended browsers are Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Use the hoopla app for the best experience on a smart phone or tablet.
Browse hoopla movies
Watch Acorn TV and more!
hoopla offers hundreds of TV series titles & documentaries, including classic TV series like Sesame Street and Masterpiece Theatre, plus Ken Burns documentary series, fitness videos and great titles from A&E, Acorn TV, Nickelodeon and more.
Pro tip: Recommended browsers are Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Use the hoopla app for the best experience on a smart phone or tablet.
Get 7 days of unlimited access to great online content with a single borrow!
A hoopla BingePass gives you 7 days of unlimited access to great streaming content with a single borrow! It’s a great way to discover new entertainment, try your hand at a new skill, or learn about a new topic. Currently hoopla offers Binge Passes for The Great Courses, Curiosity Stream, and Hellosaurus.
Pro tip: Recommended browsers are Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Use the hoopla app for the best experience on a smart phone or tablet.
Recommended Resources
If you like Kanopy and hoopla streaming video, give these FREE resources a try:
BookFlix — Enjoy animated versions of classic children's books.
hoopla comic books — Download digital versions of your favorite Marvel, DC and indie label comic books.hoopla music — Stream or temporarily download commercial-free albums.
Tumblebooks — Animated children's picture books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.