Residents of Cochise County now have a new digital escape at their fingertips, as the County Library District rolls out its Kanopy streaming service – a move that broadens the scope of accessible entertainment and educational content for all card-carrying library users. Accessible at any time and from any device, Kanopy complements the vast array of ebooks, audiobooks, and traditional materials already on offer by the libraries, as per the Cochise County, Arizona.
With the user's library card being the master key, Kanopy unlocks a diverse assortment of content that includes documentaries, British cinema, and family-friendly options such as Kanopy Kids, which is packed with children's television and animated storybooks; all of which can be viewed without usage limits, according to the Cochise County, Arizona.
Catering to a spectrum of tastes, the countywide Kanopy collection features full access to Kanopy Kids and a trio of collections aimed at adult viewers, presenting a mix of documentaries, British TV & cinema, and an "Easy Watching" selection covering vintage films and broadly appealing shows, as detailed by the Cochise County, Arizona. Amadee Ricketts expressed the district's anticipation in gathering feedback on the new service over the coming year, signaling a responsive approach to library user engagement and satisfaction.
The service is designed for simplicity and ease, readily available on major devices and platforms, including iOS, Android, and Chromebooks, the Kanopy app is free to download, bringing streaming media convenience to county residents, with just a library card and a Kanopy account setup, users can delve into a world of streaming content that can both entertain and inform, catering to diverse user interest and facilitating accessible digital experiences that enhance the traditional library offerings.
