Watch your favorite streaming services for free using your library card for one week. Reserve a Roku device with the streaming services of your choice (listed below). Use the links below for instructions on turning on the closed captions for each streaming service. Check back for updates on new devices added to WRL TV. Not all the listed streaming services are available on every device. View available Roku devices in our catalog.

• Hulu
• Disney+
• Apple TV
• Max
• Peacock
• Paramount+
• Britbox
• Acorn TV

Free channels on all Roku devices: FreeVee, HappyKids, KiDoodle TV, Kids and Family on The Roku Channel, PBS Kids, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi

Included in this case: 

• 1 Roku streaming device 
• 1 Roku remote control 
• 1 HDMI cable 
• 1 Roku power cable (USB-A to micro-USB) 
• 1 wall adapter
• 1 HDMI to RCA converter cord
• 1 HDMI to RCA converter power cable (USB-A to micro-USB)
• 1 user manual/insert card 

Checkout Guidelines  

• Rokus can be placed on hold and checked out for 7 days. Rokus are nonrenewable.  
• One Roku per household at a time.  
• Borrower must be 18+ to checkout Roku kit with a valid WRL card in good standing. 

Usage Guidelines: 

• Users must have Wi-Fi to be able to use the Roku devices. 
• Use of the Roku devices is subject to the Terms of the Williamsburg Regional Library Technology Use Policy.  
• Roku kits are not available for interlibrary loan. 

1. Connect the device using either the HDMI cable to an HDMI port in your TV or computer. If you don’t have an HDMI port, connect the Roku HDMI cable to the device and to the HDMI port on the HDMI to RCA converter cable, and then connect the converter cable (red, yellow, and white-tipped wires) to the audio-visual inputs on your TV.
2. Connect the Roku power cable (USB-A to micro) to the device and connect the USB-A side of the cable to the power adapter to plug into the wall. Alternatively, you can plug the USB-A side directly into a USB port if available.
3. Once device loads, use the Roku remote to navigate down to the ‘Settings’ option.
4. Go into ‘Network Connection.’ You should see a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
5. Select your home network and then enter your password.
6. Once you’re connected to your Wi-Fi, you can hit the Home button on the remote and will be able to navigate to any of the streaming services or other channels.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT LOG OUT OF STREAMING SERVICES. All streaming services are already logged in. If a service is not logged in or is logged out by a user, the device and full kit must be returned to the library so that they may be logged in. Login information will not be provided to users.

• Parents or guardians are responsible for any information and video content selected or accessed by their children available on the Rokus. Parents or guardians are strongly advised to remain with their children while they use this device.
• Williamsburg Regional Library is not responsible for any damage to users’ personal devices or equipment while using the Roku devices or for clearing stored data from a Roku after it is returned.
• Users are not permitted to add, purchase, or delete any channels or content through Roku devices or streaming services.
• Any attempt to alter data or the configuration of the Roku devices is strictly prohibited and may be considered an act of vandalism and subject to full replacement cost value.
• Roku devices may get warm while streaming which is normal. However, if a message appears on your screen stating that the device is overheating or the blue power light on the front of the device turns red, power down the device and unplug for at least 10 minutes or until it reaches approximately room temperature before powering the device on again. If the problem persists, please contact the library.

If you experience technical difficulties with the device, please contact us at 757.741.3300, option 1.