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Your Winter Watchlist on Kanopy

Written by SARAH NADEAU

There’s snow falling, the sun is setting, and your couch feels like the perfect place to be —conditions are just right for a cozy movie night in. With blankets and snacks at the ready, your biggest question now is, of course: What to watch?

Even if you didn’t get a chance to stop by your library to check out physical DVD or Blu-ray copies of your favorite flicks or the latest blockbuster releases, don’t despair. You don’t have to dig through the dusty stack of DVDs crammed in the entertainment center cabinet in search of a movie you haven’t seen 47 times already.

We can help! Kanopy, one of Washington County Free Library’s free digital library resources, is a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu. Using a WCFL library card, you can access more than 30,000 films instantly.

How do you access this fantastic treasure trove of films? Download the free Kanopy app or visit westmd. kanopy.com on your smart TV, computer, or phone. Register to create an account using your email address and library card number.

Then, you’re ready to instantly borrow, watch, or download movies. Each account has 10 credits per month to watch from the wide range of options available.

Do you love A24’s horror flicks? Maybe you’re in the mood for a Criterion Collection classic. How about a fun romantic comedy for the season? It might be a nice opportunity to watch that documentary you’ve seen so much buzz about lately. There are even TV shows for still more marathon viewing.

Outside of movie night, Kanopy is a great free service for the whole family with a variety of fun and educational media in Kanopy Kids. Picture book read-alongs, myths and fables, Sesame Street, and family movies are available with the press of a button!

If you’re interested in learning history, a new skill, or another language, Kanopy also hosts The Great Courses. If you aren’t finding the right YouTube tutorial for your project, check Kanopy for high-quality educational content.

Make sure to explore all that you can get for free with your library card using Washington County Free Library’s digital resources. We are here for your entertainment, education, and information needs!

Sarah Nadeau is the community partnerships librarian at the Washington County Free Library.