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A Klassic Kollection

Kanopy,opens a new window the newest addition to the Library’s online resourcesopens a new window, offers a wide range of independent films, classic cinema, documentaries, educational videos, and foreign films. Thousands of titles are waiting for you to stream, for free, on your favourite device!

Getting Started

Here’s what you need:

• A Halifax Public Libraries card
• A Kanopy account
• An internet connection. Kanopy can be streamed on your computer, TV, or through a mobile device. Download the Kanopy iOS or Android app to stream on a smartphone or tablet.

Borrowing Basics

• There’s no wait! All titles on Kanopy are available for streaming by an unlimited number of Library users at a time.
• Movies and TV shows are available for 72 hours (3 days) after borrowing.
• Suggest an addition to Kanopy. If you think Kanopy should add a film you can make a suggestion on their site!

What's Available?

From box office hits to hidden gems, there’s something for everyone on Kanopy. Watch an old favourite or discover films from all over the world. View the collection on Kanopy’s website.

Want to learn something new? Kanopy also features The Great Courses. These college-level video courses cover everything from history to science, economics to fine arts. Each course is available for 30 days after borrowing.

Kanopy also offers a wide variety of content for kids. Kanopy Kids features hundreds of entertaining and educational videos for kids aged preschool and up. One borrow gives you unlimited access to all Kanopy Kids content, and parental controls help you manage what kids watch.

How To: Read Local and International News with PressReader

by DidYouKnow April 10, 2020

PressReaderopens a new window is a place for you to find, read about, and share what’s happening in the world. By accessing PressReader, you can discover the news that matters to you.

News of the world

PressReader provides access to full content newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries in more than 60 languages and is available on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Everything from international to local publishers is kept up-to-date, so you’ll never be a day behind.

Find the news that matters to you

With so many publications to choose from, PressReader makes it easy to see the news that interests you.

Content on PressReader is organized by subject type. So, whether you’re looking for music, sports, business, travel, technology, or food and drink, you will find something interesting that matters to you.

Once you set your own list of topics and subjects, the home feed will have an endless list of content you’re bound to enjoy.

How to: Access PressReader

Update: March 31, 2020: You can now access PressReader from home!

Please note: When accessing from home, PressReader requires you to enter your library card number and PIN every 30 days to continue access. You will not lose access or account preferences when this happens.

By direct link

Visit www.pressreader.com

Via our E-Library

1. Visit our homepage at www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca.
2. Click on the E-Library tab on the homepage.
3. Select View more... under Resources.
4. Click A-Z resources.

On your mobile device

Carry news in your pocket with the PressReader app. To begin, download the PressReader app from the Google Play storeopens a new window or the App Storeopens a new window.

Just like the website, the app allows you to search for a specific publication, or you can browse publications from around the world according to country, category, language, or type. Once you’ve found something you’re interested in reading, tap the publication to get started.

RomanceBookCloud is temporarily available on the HPL website during the COVID-19 related Library closures. It provides unlimited access to a curated collection of over 1,800 romance e-book titles, covering contemporary, historical, paranormal, inspirational, and every type of romance fiction in between.