Borrow a Roku and Stream Movies at Home

Stream popular movies and more to your television over WiFi with a Roku Streaming Media Device. A wireless Internet connection and either an HDMI or component (red/yellow/white) input on the TV are needed to use the Roku. The library’s Roku kit provides the rest. Just plug in the Roku to the TV, connect it to Wi-Fi, select your entertainment, and start watching.

Visit FDL to check out a Roku or call the library to reserve a device. (Sorry, all holds must be placed through library staff and not in the online catalog.)

The loan period for the Roku is 7 days and renewed once. Rokus are checked out from and must be returned to the Information Desk on the second floor, and a $5 fee will be charged if returned to a drop box.

Click here to view titles and channels available on the library’s streaming media devices.

Note: Other than a Wi-Fi password, do not enter any of personal account information to any of the channels, as it will not be cleared when upon return. Also, do not attempt to add or remove any channels or content.

Help

Setup Instructions:

Plug in the AC adapter power cable into the Roku box and wall socket. Roku does not have an on/off switch on the Roku box; it stays on.
Plug the HDMI cable or composite A/V cables into the Roku box and the TV.
Select the appropriate video source or input for the television, if necessary.
Use the Roku remote to connect to your home WiFi for internet connection
- Go to the Settings menu, and select Network.
- Follow prompts to connect to your home WiFi, and enter a password if your home WiFi requires it.
Use the Roku remote to select a channel and watch.

Connecting the Roku to the TV
Troubleshooting the Wireless Connection
Troubleshooting the Remote Control Connection
General Roku Support and Help Forums
Roku 2 Quick Start Guide

STREAMING MEDIA PLAYER LENDING POLICY

Borrowers must present a valid adult library card and valid state-issued photo ID in order to check out a streaming media player. Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older to check out a streaming media player. Borrowers must sign a loan agreement.

Borrowers may not download or delete titles, accounts, or content from streaming media players. Streaming media players are pre-associated with select accounts and content, in accordance with library policies. The library is not responsible for any costs incurred while borrowers use library equipment.

The library reserves the right to disconnect service to the device at any time during or past the lending period.

Approved September 28, 2020