Library gives music lovers access to tunes

I've always been a music lover, or so I thought. I listen to music when I work, clean house, exercise and drive, but apparently my music library is quite dinky compared to the average listener. According to a recent study, the average music library has more than 7,000 songs. Now, depending on the size of your phone, iPod or other device, you may not have the ability to store all those on your device, but nonetheless 7,000 songs is a lot to have on file.

So, now that I’m feeling woefully below average, I’m looking to beef up my “holdings,” so to speak. Luckily for me, I work at Washington-Centerville Public Library and have access to lots of great resources for getting music, including:

Freegal: This database of more than 3 million songs from 10,000 different recording labels, allows library cardholders to download up to three songs each week and keep them forever. The service is compatible with all MP3 players. Did I mention these downloads are free? Simply visit www.wclibrary.info/ecollection and click on eMusic.

CDs: Not that I am suggesting anyone would illegally copy music off a CD, but checking out CDs is a great way to "test drive" new songs and artists before you commit to those precious downloads (free or paid for). Library CDs check out for three weeks and can be placed on hold. We have the latest titles and artists in a variety of genres.

Holiday music: Ready to get into the holiday spirit with some holiday music, but don't want to pay for it? Holiday CDs are available for checkout and can add a festive ambiance to your next holiday gathering. These CDs check out for only a week so that more patrons can enjoy them during the holiday season.

So, if you need to pad your music library and don’t want to pay $1 or more per song to do so, visit www.wclibrary.info and start downloading songs for free or check out some CDs to test drive music before you download.

For more information on music available through Washington-Centerville Public Library, go online to www.wclibrary.info or call 937-433-8091.

In Other News

Vice President JD Vance’s mother says she’s ‘one of the lucky ones’

Demolition of former Forest Fair Mall to begin in two weeks

Butler County sheriff within legal rights to hold ICE detainees...

U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson to host townhall event Wednesday in Trenton

Is the governor’s property tax group irrelevant?

About the Author

Georgia Mergler