Interactive Tools & Apps

• Users receive 40 tickets per month. Tickets reset on the first of the month.
• Every video is labeled with a ticket value and viewing period, so users will know how many tickets a video uses prior to viewing it.
• Unlimited borrowing and viewing is allowed in Kanopy Kids.
• The collection will change as Kanopy adds and deletes material. FVRL does not select Kanopy content.

Some other things to know:

• You can view your borrowing history from a web browser, but not from the apps at present.
• To more easily find titles you wish to watch or have already borrowed, add them to your Watchlist.
• The mobile version of the Kanopy app includes a menu option to Continue Watching any videos you have started but not completed. If a video is not currently checked out by you, tapping to Continue Watching will use one of your monthly borrowing credits.

1. Create an account with an email and password of your choice.
2. Verify your email and enter your card number and PIN to complete sign-up.
3. Download the appropriate app for your device, or use it in your web browser.
4. Borrow and enjoy!
5. Find Help if you need it.

Kanopy also offers children's movies, shows, and educational programs through Kanopy Kids.

• When you open Kanopy, select "Go to Kanopy Kids."
• Unlimited borrowing and viewing is allowed in Kanopy Kids.
• You can set parental controls, so young viewers stay in the Kanopy Kids area.
• Learn more about Kanopy Kids!

• • Go to New York Times Cooking.
  • Log in or create an account with your personal email address. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
  • You may now view as many New York Times Cooking articles as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi.
  • Log out when you're done.

• • Click this remote access link.
  • Click "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Cooking access.
  • Log in or create an account with your personal email address.
  • After 24 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 24 hours of remote access.

• • Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times Cooking app, or visit your device's app store.
  • Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Cooking access.
  • Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
  • Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
  • Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 24 hours.
  • Once your 24 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 24 hours of access.

• • Go to nytimes.com.
  • Click "Log In" and then "Create one" to create an account with your personal email address, or log in if you have already created an account. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
  • You may now view as many articles as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi, except in the Wirecutter section.
  • Log out when you're done.

• • Click this remote access link.
  • Click "Redeem" to get 72 hours of continuous access, except in the Cooking and Wirecutter sections. These have other access periods.
  • Create an account with your personal email address, or click on "log in here" if you have already created an account.
  • After 72 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 72 hours of remote access.

• • Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times app, or visit your device's app store.
  • Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 72 hours of continuous access, except in the Cooking and Wirecutter sections.
  • Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
  • Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
  • Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 72 hours.
  • Once your 72 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 72 hours of access.

1. Go to New York Times Games.
2. Select REDEEM.
3. Log in or create an account with your personal email address. (Note: if you don't want to receive email marketing communications from the New York Times, uncheck that box when you sign up, or follow the unsubscribe instructions if you start getting marketing emails.)
4. You may now access New York Times Games for as long as you want during your time on the library computer or library Wi-Fi.
5. Log out when you're done.

1. Click this remote access link.
2. Click "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Games access.
3. Log in or create an account with your personal email address.
4. After 24 hours, you will need to go back to step 1 and click the remote access link again for another 24 hours of remote access.

1. Select the correct icon below to download the free New York Times Games app, or visit your device's app store.
2. Open your device's browser to navigate to this page, tap this remote access link, and tap "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous New York Times Games access.
3. Create an account, or log in if you've already created one.
4. Then, leave the browser and launch the app.
5. Sign in with your email address. The code already will have been applied, and you have access for 24 hours.
6. Once your 24 hours is over, you can repeat step 2 to get another 24 hours of access.

Para ver los tutoriales en español y hacer un seguimiento de su progreso, primero debe configurar una cuenta de aprendiz en línea:

• • Ingrese su nombre y dirección de correo electrónico.
  • Marque la opción “I’m not a robot”.
  • Seleccione el botón “Sign up”.
  • Aparecerá un mensaje que le indicará que revise su correo electrónico, por lo tanto, proceda con eso.
  • Recibirá un correo electrónico de bienvenida con un cuadro azul grande donde podrá hacer clic para unirse y crear una contraseña. Proceda con esto.
  • Cree una contraseña de al menos ocho caracteres, que incluya una letra en mayúscula, una letra en minúscula y un número o carácter especial, según las instrucciones.
  • Luego verá un aviso que dirá “Password Reset Complete”. Seleccione el botón “Log in”.
  • Ingrese su dirección de correo electrónico y contraseña para iniciar sesión.

Ahora puede cambiar el idioma a español. Puede hacerlo de la siguiente manera:

• • En la parte superior de la página, seleccione el ícono “Profile” que parece una persona en un círculo.
  • Seleccione el círculo que figura antes de “Latin American Spanish”.
  • Cuando se muestre la opción, seleccione el botón gris oscuro “Update”.
  • La página se recargará en español. Seleccione el ícono “Panel” que parece un monitor amplio de computadora para ver las lecciones y evaluaciones disponibles.

Algunos temas disponibles en español son los siguientes:

• • Habilidades esenciales de computación (por ejemplo: Windows, correo electrónico y habilidades informáticas básicas)
  • Habilidades esenciales para usar un software (por ejemplo: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint y Docs)
  • Use de la tecnología en la vida diaria (por ejemplo: telemedicina y educación inicial y primaria a distancia)

To sign up as a Northstar learner and keep track of your progress, use your name and email address to set up a learner account online.

To sample Northstar before creating a learner account, you can take the tests without recording your progress through the Northstar Digital Literacy page. At this time, you can also sample the following Northstar online learning topics without a learner account: Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills. 

Want help getting started? Library staff can help you get a learner account (and an email address if you need one). Fill out this form or call: 360-906-5000, 1-888-546-2707 (area code 509), or 1-800-921-6211 (Yale Valley) during phone service hours.

Wherever you are on your journey with computers, we are here to help! See all the FVRLibraries computers and technology learning options. 

Northstar has tests to help you see how much you already know about:

• • Basic Computer Skills*
  • Internet Basics*
  • Using Email*
  • Windows*
  • macOS
  • Microsoft Word*
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Docs
  • Social Media
  • Information Literacy
  • Career Search Skills*
  • Your Digital Footprint
  • Supporting K-12 Distance Learning

*You can learn more about these topics through Northstar's self-paced learning modules.

If you would like to earn a certificate for a test that you've passed in your learner account, you can request to retake the test with an online proctor. Fill out this form, and library staff will contact you.

• iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire : Check compatibility of your device. Get Libby from your app store using the button below.
• Kindle eReaders or older Fire tablets: Follow these instructions.
• Other eReaders: Follow these instructions for using NOOK, Kobo, or others.
• Windows or Mac computer: Use Libbyapp.com or follow OverDrive’s instructions (start at fortvancouver.overdrive.com and skip to step 2.)
• Chromebooks: Use Libbyapp.com.

For more information on using Libby, see Getting started with Libby.

See the FAQs on our eBooks & eAudio page or our "Get Help Using FVRL's Online Resources" page for answers to your questions.

• iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire : Check compatibility of your device. Get Libby from your app store using the button below.
• Other eReaders: Follow these instructions for using NOOK, Kobo, or others.
• Windows or Mac computer: Use Libbyapp.com or follow OverDrive’s instructions (start at fortvancouver.overdrive.com and skip to step 2.)
• Chromebooks: Use Libbyapp.com