Troy Library offers free Kanopy streaming service | The Locally Times
The Troy Public Library made Kanopy available to patrons on February 25, 2026, providing access to thousands of films and documentaries with a library card.
The Troy Public Library announced the availability of Kanopy, a video streaming service, for all library patrons as of February 25, 2026. This service provides instant access to thousands of films, documentaries, and kids' favorites, including content from studios such as A24, The Criterion Collection, and PBS. Patrons can stream Kanopy on various devices, including iPhone and Android apps, desktop computers, laptops, and Smart TVs like Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick. Each patron receives 20 monthly 'tickets' for films, with most films using 2 tickets. Kanopy Kids content, a dedicated section for younger viewers, offers unlimited streaming. To access the service, residents need a Troy library card and must create an account on the Kanopy website. The library's announcement details the process for setting up an account and beginning to stream content. ## Community Access and Future Considerations The introduction of Kanopy expands the library's digital offerings, providing residents with a new resource for educational and entertainment content. Public records do not specify the annual financial cost of providing the Kanopy service or the specific budgetary line item from which these funds are drawn. The procurement process for selecting Kanopy, including whether other streaming platforms were considered, is also not detailed in publicly available documents. The Troy City Council held a legislative meeting on March 5, 2026, but the agenda for that meeting does not indicate a discussion or approval of the Kanopy service expenditure.