eMovies & Videos

Watch movies, television shows, concerts, courses and more directly from your device for free! All you need is your NPL library card.*

ACORNtv
World-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond, including a slate of original and exclusive programming. With thousands of hours of commercial-free programming and new shows added weekly, there's always something to watch! Twenty 7-day unlimited content passes are available each week for library cardholders.

The Great Courses Library Collection
Of the more than 500,000 college professors in the world, only a select few are chosen to teach one of The Great Courses. They include award-winning experts and professors from the most respected institutions in the world and were chosen based solely on one factor: their ability to teach. The courses range from a myriad of subjects and include history, health, science, language arts, and more.

hoopla
hoopla has thousands of movies to stream from Hollywood blockbusters to best-selling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well.  All you need is your library card and a web browser, smart phone, or tablet to get started. Library cardholders may check out a total of 8 items per month; items can be checked out for a period of 21 days.

Pongalo
Pongalo offers the largest collection of Spanish-language telenovelas and translated movies streamed on-demand to all popular devices. Patrons have unlimited access to streaming video, allowing you to binge-watch videos the same way you do on paid streaming services.

Stingray Qello
It’s Music to Your Eyes! Stingray Qello is the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device. With the greatest performances on film of iconic and new artists, Stingray Qello brings the concert experience directly to you.

*Our electronic collection is free and available to Norfolk residents, Norfolk property owners, Norfolk business owners, and those employed in Norfolk. Non-Norfolk Virginia residents can access the digital collection for an annual fee of $35.00. Please contact a Norfolk Public Library branch for more information.