Streaming films and TV shows

Our streaming collection

Get free access to thousands of movies and TV shows on Kanopy with your Boroondara library membership.

Sign up using your:

• 14-digit membership number (under the barcode on your library card)
• PIN number or password.

Not a library member? 

Join the library

Beamafilm is no longer be available through Boroondara Library Service. 

Open a free Kanopy account

On a mobile phone or tablet

1. Download the Kanopy app for Android at Google Play store or for iOS at the App Store.
2. Tap 'get started'.
3. Select 'find library'.
4. Search for 'Boroondara Library Service'.
5. Enter your library membership number and PIN.
6. Fill out the form and create a password.
7. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your email account. 

On a computer

1. Go to the Kanopy website.
2. Select 'add library card'.
3. Enter your library membership number and PIN.
4. Fill out the form and create a password.
5. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your email account.

Kanopy’s credit system

Library members will receive 15 'tickets' per calendar month to use in Kanopy. Every film clearly displays its ticket value and viewing period next to the play button.

Ticketing allocation and viewing period breakdown:

• Kanopy Kids – 0 tickets
• Short films (under 30 min) – 1 ticket (2 day viewing period)
• Regular films – 2 tickets (2 day viewing period)

Bingeable episodic content (including The Great Courses) will be based on total running time:

• 2 hours or less – 2 tickets (3 day viewing period)
• 2 to 4 hours – 3 tickets (3 day viewing period)
• 4 to 6 hours – 4 tickets (7 day viewing period)
• 6 or more hours – 5 tickets (14 to 21 day viewing period).

Need help on Kanopy?

Kanopy is separate to Boroondara Library Service. You won't find Kanopy films listed in the library search catalogue. You can search for and watch films on their app or website – not on our website.

For help with either website, go to the Help page on the Kanopy website.

Beamafilm is no longer be available through Boroondara Library Service.