Kanopy
Welcome to a whole new world of thoughtful entertainment on Kanopy! You can now watch the world’s finest cinema on any device. You will need an email address and a Forest Park Public Library card. Get started here.
30 Tickets For Films Each Month
Tickets are used to play videos on Kanopy. Each month, you receive 30 tickets from Forest Park Public Library. 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. Some titles even allow unlimited viewing for 0 tickets.
Three Days to Watch Each Film
Once you press play on a film, you have three days to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit.
Tickets Reset on the First of the Month
Your tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets don’t roll over to the next month.
Any Device
You can access Kanopy from any device, including through Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, iOS, and Android apps.
Questions?
Contact the Info Desk in-person, through email (askus@fppl.org), or over the phone 708-689-6125.
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Hoopla
The Forest Park Public Library is now offering the community access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital.
FPPL cardholders can download the free hooopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device and visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles available 24/7 for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smart-phones, tablets, and computers.
What content is available through hoopla and how long can I borrow it?
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Thousands of movies, television shows, audiobooks, eBooks, comics and full music albums are available for FPPL patrons to stream on their mobile devices or PC.
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Movie and TV content is available for 72 hours (3 days) after borrowing.
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Music albums are available for 7 days, and eBooks, comics and audiobooks are available for 21 days.
What do I need to sign up for hoopla?
You must have a valid FPPL library card and PIN, an e-mail address, and a password, which you will create on the registration page.
How many items can I borrow a month?
FPPL cardholders may borrow up to ten items per month. This limit will reset at the beginning of the month.