E-media FAQs

  • General Questions

    A Canton Public Library card is required to access our library of streaming movies, music, ebooks, and magazines. These items are only available to Canton residents or purchased card holders.

    You can access Libby and most Hoopla titles straight from the catalog. Look for the item in your preferred format, and either select the link to access it directly or if it's a downloadable title, select the check out button for next steps.

    The library also offers access to Kanopy, for streaming movies, and Alexander Street Press, for a variety of music, both popular and rare. A selection of the available offerings can be accessed via the catalog, or explore these sites directly to see the full offering.

    Need more details on how to use these resources? Check out the links on our Books & Media page for more info.

    Databases and online resources can be found through the catalog or on the Research & Learn page. There is blue button at the top the page that links to an A-Z listing of all databases and online resources available to you through CPL. Lower down there are also links to groups of resources for particular areas of interest.

    To learn more about CPL's online resources, please see this post.

    No. OverDrive and Hoopla both automatically delete items when the lending period ends. You can also delete them early if you choose. Kanopy content is streamed to your device over an internet connection - never downloaded.

    Yes. Visit Libby to check out Kindle format e-books and send them wirelessly to your device.

    Unfortunately, no. While we are able to loan physical materials to anyone we choose, sharing online resources with patrons of other libraries is a violation of the Terms of Use for many of these products. We recommend contacting your home library; many subscribe to these same resources.

    Some databases are available if you are in the library using a CPL desktop computer or connected to the Wi-Fi. Our Online Resources list also includes resources that are made available to the entire state through the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL).

    Not finding what you're looking for or need help? Stop by the Information Desk or call us at 734-397-0999 ext. 4 for help finding the right resource for you.