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Movies and Music

hoopla

All your media. One powerful library app.

hoopla is a digital streaming platform that gives you instant access to movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics — all free with your library card. With thousands of titles from major studios, publishers, and artists, hoopla lets you read, watch, and listen anytime, anywhere, on your phone, tablet, or TV. There are no holds or late fees — just unlimited entertainment and learning, available 24/7 from your local library.

Kanopy

Thoughtful entertainment, free with your library card.

Kanopy is a streaming platform that offers critically acclaimed films, award-winning documentaries, inspiring series, and educational content — all free to access through public libraries and universities. With a carefully curated collection that includes independent cinema, classic films, world cinema, and content from The Criterion Collection, Kanopy is designed for viewers who seek stories that inform, challenge, and inspire. No ads, no fees — just enriching entertainment at your fingertips.

MasterClass

Learn from the world’s best, anytime, anywhere.

MasterClass is a premier streaming platform where legendary icons and industry leaders share their craft through beautifully produced, on-demand video lessons. With hundreds of immersive classes spanning cooking, leadership, filmmaking, music, writing, sports, and more, MasterClass gives you unprecedented access to the minds of the most accomplished people on the planet — from Gordon Ramsay to Serena Williams, Martin Scorsese to Margaret Atwood. Learn at your own pace, on any device, and transform your curiosity into mastery.

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San Antonio Soundstage

Amplifying the Heartbeat of Local Music

Discover an immersive archive of San Antonio’s vibrant music scene — a curated blend of original tracks, live performances, behind-the-scenes photos, and cinematic music videos from the city’s rising and legendary artists. San Antonio Soundstage celebrates the diversity of musical styles and creative expression rooted in our community, offering fans, collaborators, and curators a front-row seat to the evolving soundscape of South Texas.

medici.tv

The world’s leading classical music streaming platform.

medici.tv brings the finest performances in classical music, opera, and ballet directly to your screen. With an unparalleled catalog of live concerts, legendary archives, masterclasses, and exclusive documentaries, medici.tv showcases the greatest artists, orchestras, and venues from around the globe. Whether you’re a lifelong aficionado or a curious newcomer, this platform offers a front-row experience to the elegance, passion, and virtuosity of the performing arts — available anytime, anywhere.

The Great Courses

The Great Courses are crafted for lifelong learners, with engaging, immersive learning experiences you can’t get in a lecture hall.  The courses are taught by professors, teachers, and subject experts and include topics like history, hobbies, literature, humanities and sciences, lifestyle, and skills.

Available through Kanopy!

Checking Out Digital Movies and Music

Once you have registered for BiblioTech, you can use your card information to create an account on hoopla and Kanopy to check out movies and music. To use medici.tv, you just need to log in with your BiblioTech Public Library card number/barcode.

hoopla

One of our movie collections, as well as our collection of downloadable music, can be found on hoopla. Users must go to the website first to create an account, then log into the Hoopla app.

  • Users can check out 6 instant items each month from hoopla. Users will get 6 new checkouts on the first day of each month.
  • Music can be checked out for up to 7 days.
  • Movies can be checked out for 48 hours.
  • You can find out more about hoopla by watching the hoopla video tutorial.

Kanopy

Even more movies can be found on Kanopy. Users must go to the website first to authenticate and then create an account prior to downloading the app. This collection includes The Great Courses.

  • Tickets are used to play videos on Kanopy. Each month, you receive 18 tickets from BiblioTech. Your tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets don’t roll over to the next month.
  • You can see your remaining tickets for the month in the top-right corner of the homepage.
  • As you browse for titles, you’ll see the number of tickets required to watch each title and how long you have to watch it.
  • For episodic titles, like TV series and The Great Courses, you’ll also see what content the tickets unlock (e.g., “Season 1” or “all”).
  • Note: Kanopy Kids collection does not count against your tickets and can be streamed for 30 days.
  • You have to register on the website before downloading the app!
    • First, authenticate with your BiblioTech library card and password (reset your password or find out your card number with this form)
    • Then, click “LOG IN” in the top right corner and create an account with Kanopy. Your account can be created using your Google or Facebook login, or can be done directly on Kanopy using your email address and password.
    • After creating your account, you’ll receive a verification email in your inbox. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.
  • For more information on Kanopy, check out the Kanopy video tutorial.

medici.tv

  • medici.tv provides streaming videos featuring the best of classical music. There is no limit on how many videos you can watch and no limit on how many people can watch a video at once. Watch live and recorded concerts, ballet, opera, documentaries and more right now. You can also can stream videos on your TV via Airplay or Chromecast.

For more information, please visit our Movies and Music page or our Frequently Asked Questions page.

MasterClass

  • Complete this registration form and a link to access MasterClass will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
  • You will click the “Activate Now” in your email to redeem your seat. Once you have followed the link, you will be prompted to create an account using the email you have designated below, and a personal password.  From there you will be able to select 5 videos of interest to personalize your experience. Your seat will be available to you for 21 days from the date of receiving the email. Once this time has expired you will need to sign up using this form again to redeem your seat or join the waitlist.
  • You will need to provide your BiblioTech Library Card/Barcode Number to register.
  •  View MasterClass on the app, AppleTV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku TV, iPhone, iPad, Android Phones and tablets.
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Events – Bibliotech EDU

December

01dec5:00 pm6:00 pmBundle Up to History! | BiblioTech EDU

02dec4:30 pm4:30 pmCozy Crafts | BiblioTech EDU

03dec4:30 pm5:30 pmColor with Me | BiblioTech EDU

04dec6:30 pm7:30 pmDigital Skills Training | BiblioTech EDU

05dec4:00 pm5:00 pmRaising Kids in A Digital Age by Sesame Street | BiblioTech EDU

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Events – Bibliotech West

December

01dec4:00 pm5:00 pmLittle Hoots Story Time (In Person) | BiblioTech West

02dec6:00 pm7:00 pmDigital Skills Training | BiblioTech West

03dec5:00 pm6:00 pmCraft Corner | BiblioTech West

04dec5:00 pm6:00 pmPixel Art | BiblioTech West

05dec6:00 pm7:00 pmDigital Skills Training | BiblioTech West

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Events – Bibliotech East

December

06dec10:00 am11:00 amRaising Kids in A Digital Age by Sesame Street | BiblioTech East

08dec3:30 pm5:30 pmMeet Santa! | BiblioTech East

18dec1:00 pm4:00 pmHoliday Crafting | BiblioTech East

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Events – Bibliotech South

December

01decAll DayAm I Taller Than | BiblioTech South

01decAll DayBook Jar | BiblioTech South

01decAll DayBoard Game Bash | BiblioTech South

03dec10:00 am1:00 pmGolden Years Club (55+) | BiblioTech South

03dec2:00 pm3:00 pmRaising Kids in A Digital Age by Sesame Street | BiblioTech South

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Events – Bibliotech Central Jury

December

01dec5:00 pm6:00 pmBundle Up to History! | BiblioTech EDU

02dec4:30 pm4:30 pmCozy Crafts | BiblioTech EDU

03dec4:30 pm5:30 pmColor with Me | BiblioTech EDU

04dec6:30 pm7:30 pmDigital Skills Training | BiblioTech EDU

05dec4:00 pm5:00 pmRaising Kids in A Digital Age by Sesame Street | BiblioTech EDU

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Parking Information

Free Parking Available

BiblioTech offers convenient free parking for all visitors and patrons.

Parking Locations

Parking Guidelines

Note: Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak hours, alternative parking may be available on nearby streets.

Questions?

If you have any questions about parking or need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask our friendly library staff at the front desk.

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Parking Information

Free Parking Available

BiblioTech offers convenient free parking for all visitors and patrons.

Parking Locations

Parking Guidelines

Note: Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak hours, alternative parking may be available on nearby streets.

Questions?

If you have any questions about parking or need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask our friendly library staff at the front desk.

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Parking Information

Free Parking Available

BiblioTech offers convenient free parking for all visitors and patrons.

Parking Locations

Parking Guidelines

Note: Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak hours, alternative parking may be available on nearby streets.

Questions?

If you have any questions about parking or need assistance, please don't hesitate to ask our friendly library staff at the front desk.

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Parking Information – BiblioTech Central Jury

Garage Parking

Bexar County provides discounted parking for jurors. With a validated ticket, parking is $3 per day. To receive the discount, present your parking ticket at the Central Jury Room administration windows. Note: Do not present tickets at the BiblioTech booth.

Parking Locations

Parking Guidelines

Note: Parking is first-come, first-served. If the garage is full, please use nearby surface lots.

Questions?

If you have questions about parking for jury service, please speak to the Jury Services staff inside the Central Jury Room.