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Kanopy is here!

07/02/24 17:04

Kanopy: Kilkenny Library’s new Springtime Streaming Service

Kilkenny County Council Library Services are trialing a new streaming service called Kanopy, which will provide library members with access to hundreds of fantastic online movies and documentaries absolutely free.

Kanopy hosts an extensive array of feature films from all genres, including Drama, Comedy, Thrillers, Action and Adventure, Science-Fiction, Horror, etc. It also has a wide-ranging collection of hit TV shows from which to choose, such as the excellent crime series Luther, starring Idris Elba, or the hilarious comedy series Shakespeare and Hathaway.

For film connoisseurs, Kanopy includes an eclectic array of World Cinema, Indie and Art House gems, such as Michelangelo Antonioni’s iconic masterwork ‘L’Avventura’ (1960), or Alejandro Jodorowsky’s surreal cult classic ‘The Holy Mountain’ (1973). The Classic Cinema catalogue will whisk you away down memory lane in the exalted company of film legends from the golden era like Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Barbara Stanwyck and Humphrey Bogart.

The Kanopy platform also includes an inciting collection of documentaries on a broad range of topics, from politics to popular science. LGBTQ cinema options are available, along with silent films, Sundance and Cannes film selections, and even instructional videos in all major subject areas.

An assortment of family-friendly titles will ensure wholesome entertaining nights-in, while Kanopy Kids is not only enjoyable but supports early literacy.

“Whether you simply want to dip your toe in, or submerge your senses, catch that movie you missed or revisit an old favourite, Kanopy truly has something for everyone” comments executive librarian Sophie Walsh.

With and easy-to-use interface that can be streamed on a range of devices including laptop, desktop, TV, tablet or phone; and a wealth of titles carefully selected from all the major studios, Kanopy is a visual feast for film fans and fanatics alike.

Start your cinematic streaming odyssey today by visiting: https://kilkennylibrary.kanopy.com

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