Kanopy Help
Getting started with Kanopy for public library users
To use Kanopy, enter your library card information and create a Kanopy account on the Kanopy website or in mobile app.
Creating an account
- Go to kanopy.com in a supported browser.
- Select Get started.

- Select Find your library.
- To find a library near you, share your location when prompted or search for your library by name, city, or zip code. Select your library's name from the list or map, then click Select this library.
- Enter your library card number and PIN or password (if required). Then, select Continue.
- To finish creating your Kanopy account, check the box to confirm that you are over 18 and agree to Kanopy's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then:
- Enter your name, email address, and password, then select Sign up.
- Or, select Sign Up with Apple or Sign Up with Google and following the prompts.
- Download the Kanopy mobile app.
- Open Kanopy and tap Get started.

- Select Find a public library.
- To find a library near you, share your location when prompted or search for your library by name, city, or zip code. Select your library's name from the list or map, then tap Select this library.
- Enter your library card number and PIN or password (if required). Then, select Continue.
- To finish creating your Kanopy account, check the box to confirm that you are over 18 and agree to Kanopy's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Next:
- Enter your name, email address, and password, then select Sign up.
- Or, select Sign Up with Apple or Sign Up with Google and follow the prompts.
FAQs
If you can't find your library after searching or using the map, they may not offer Kanopy. Community feedback often helps libraries decide how to spend their resources, so please contact
Some libraries require you to log in through another website. Select Log in to [Library] and follow the prompts to continue.
If you have questions about the information you're asked to provide, please contact your library.
Updated: 02 July 2026 03:39 PM