The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available free to Dexter District Library patrons. Library cardholders whose cards begin with 29221 can access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting https://dexter.kanopy.com. If you have one of our older library cards that begins with 29082, please stop by the Library and we’ll upgrade it free.
Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for Android/Chromecast, iOS/AppleTV, Amazon Fire Tablets (not sticks), or Roku. You may check out up to 10 titles (plays) per card, per month. The loan period is 72 hours (3 days.) Click here for help with Kanopy.
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Dexter District Library cardholders can now access Creativebug by Jo-Ann, the award-winning destination for high-quality online arts and crafts video classes. With it, you can enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 video classes taught by experts with new classes added daily. Here are a few key features:
- Over 1,000 ad-free, concisely edited classes in HD video including:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sewing
- Knitting
- Crocheting
- Quilting
- Baking
- New classes from top artists released every day
- Downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes
- Access to Creativebug community galleries and forum
HOW IT WORKS
Creativebug is currently available on laptops, desktops, tablets, and mobile phones via the Creativebug app or web browser. The Creativebug app is available via the App Store and Google Play. With the app, you can download your class and take it on the go.
Create a Creativebug account here using your Dexter District Library card that begins with 29221:
https://www.creativebug.com/lib/dexterlib
(Do you still have a library card that begins with 29082? Please stop by the Library and upgrade it free.)
Once you’ve created an account, you will use that to access the features such as My Library, My Watchlist, and My Gallery.
