Watch and listen

Do your kids love watching movies and television shows online? Check out these great collections of child-friendly content from hoopla and Kanopy.

hoopla Kids Mode

hoopla is a digital media service that allows library members to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on their computer or mobile device with no holds or waiting. hoopla offers a massive catalogue of more than 900,000 titles (and growing) which are instantly available to members.

Once you have set up your account you will need to turn Kids Mode on (from top of screen). hoopla Kids Mode is a setting designed to make discoverability of children's content easier for parents and kids. All content shown in the Kids Mode has been deemed suitable for children up to 12 years of age.

Borrowing limit	Members can borrow up to 4 instant titles per month
Reserves	As there is simultaneous access there is no need to reserve titles. However, you can add titles to your Favourites so you can access them later
Loan period	3 days for eVideos, 7 days for music albums and 21 days for eAudiobooks, eBooks and eComics

To access hoopla: Connect via the website
To create a hoopla account: Click Get Started, then enter email address and password. Search for Town of Victoria Park Library, then add your Library card. Note: In order to access this resource you must have a Victoria Park Library card. Our cards all have the prefix CL130V.
To watch on a computer: Read, watch or listen from your web browser.
To watch on a device: hoopla has an app for both iOS and Android-based devices. Download hoopla from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Note: if accessing hoopla on a mobile device you must download the app. It will not work through the mobile browser.

You can also access hoopla via Amazon or ChromeCast.

For troubleshooting and support, click on the link below.

hoopla's help page

Kanopy Kids

Kanop y Kids is free to stream for all library members and features hundreds of educational and enriching videos that spark children's imaginations. Kanopy has partnered with Common Sense Media™to provide developmentally appropriate age ratings so parents know which videos are best for their kids. Stream the videos that leave your little ones entertained and help them learn and grow!

To access Kanopy Kids: Connect via the website.
To create a Kanopy account: Select sign up (top right corner) and enter in relevant information, i.e. name, email address and password. A verification link will be sent to your email. Click on this link and log in using your Victoria Park Library card and pin number. If you do not currently have a pin number, please contact the library and ask staff to assign one to your membership details.
To watch on a computer: Stream movies and TV shows online from your web browser.
To watch on a device: Kanopy has an app for both iOS and Android-based devices. Download Kanopy from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.

Alternatively connect to the website via your device's web browser, then stream movies and TV shows online using your device.

You can also access Kanopy via Roku, Apple TV, HDMI cable or ChromeCast.

For troubleshooting and support, click on the link below.

Kanopy's help page