Audience

Acorn TV

Acorn TV offers world-class mysteries, dramas, comedies, and documentaries, including classic series like Poldark, Murdoch Mysteries, Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders, Poirot, and Vera. Check out and stream from the RBdigital app or website.

Cap:

Each library member receives three 7-day check outs per month. VIRL has a weekly service cap for Acorn TV. This service cap overrides available check outs. The cap resets Sunday mornings at 6 am.

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming platform for libraries with one of the largest and most unique collections in the world. It features more than 26,000 movies, documentaries, and indie and foreign films from hundreds of producers, including The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Kino Lorber, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers. Browse by subjects to explore and expand your interests.

Cap:

Each library member receives 6 check outs (play credits) per month. VIRL has a monthly service cap, which overrides available check outs. This cap resets on the 1st of the following month. Kanopy Kids and the Great Courses require no play credits. The message “Access is temporarily unavailable” or “This film is not available at your library yet” indicates that the library has reached its monthly budget cap.

Lynda.com

Lynda.com is a leading online learning company that has been producing and distributing video tutorials for many years. They offer thousands of courses with a focus on software, creative, education, and business skills. The tutorials are of high quality and led by industry experts.

OverDrive

OverDrive is our most popular eBook and eAudiobook platform. All you need to get started is your library card and an internet connection. Download the Libby App for a simple and easy experience downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks for free.

Cap:

Each library member receives 10 check outs and 10 holds at any one time.