Stream Movies & Music FAQs

  • kanopy

    • Download the kanopy app from your device’s app store, or go to glenview.kanopystreaming.com. 
    • Follow the steps to create your account. You will need to verify your account with your library card number and email address.  
    • Once the account has been created, sign in with your email address and password.  

     

    • Browse titles or search for a specific item.  
    • Click on a title image, then click the Play button to check out the item.
    • Checkout periods vary. Each title is labeled with an access window. 
    • Titles in the kanopy Kids collection do not count towards your checkout limit.  

    Users have an allotment of 24 tickets each month. Each title is labeled with a ticket value. Your allotment resets on the 1st of each month, and tickets do not carry over from month to month.

    Currently, there is no download function in kanopy. 

    kanopy apps are available on iOS, Android, AppleTV, Roku, and some smart TV providers. You may also stream kanopy through Google Chromecast.

  • hoopla

    • Download the hoopla app from your device’s app store, or go to hoopladigital.com.
    • Follow the steps to create your account, selecting Glenview Public Library when prompted. You’ll need an email address and your library card number.  
    • Once the account has been created, sign in with your email address and password. 

     

    • Browse titles or search for a specific item. Click on a title image, then tap Borrow to check out the item.  
    • Click the Play or Read button to access the item. On the app, you can download the item to access it offline.  

    Borrow up to 10 items per month. Borrowing limits reset on the first of the month.

    Borrow movies and TV shows for 3 days, music for 7 days and eBooks, comics, and audiobooks for 21 days.