CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls Community Library now offers the streaming service Kanopy to patrons.

Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kids’ favorites. Kanopy parners with A24, The Criterion Collection and PBS studios, among others, to bring “thoughtful entertainment” to library patrons.

Patrons will be able to access movie blockbusters, critically acclaimed films, movie festival films, dramatic miniseries or nonfiction series.

There are a collection of courses that can be accessed that focus on lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Examples include: language courses, “How to Read and Understand Shakespeare,” “How to Stay Fit as You Age” and “Money Management Skills.”

Kanopy Kids is a carefully curated collection of films, series, and storybooks, from supplies such as PBS Kids, Highlights, and Weston Woods. Access to Kanopy Kids is unlimited.

Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. It can also be accessed from a desktop computer and SmartTV apps such as Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.

To create a Kanopy account, go to crystalfallslibrary.kanopy.com and select the “Add Library Card” button on the lower left. Then add a personal library card number and pin. Create an account using a preferred email, and then begin streaming.

Those who do not know their library card/ or pin number can call the library at 906-875-3344.

Those who would like to use Kanopy who are not library members can come 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday to obtain a library card at 237 Superior Ave. in Crystal Falls.

Library cards are available for free for residents of Crystal Falls, Crystal Falls Township and Mansfield Township. Others can purchase a non-resident card for a small fee.