Top 5 Library Apps for Your Phone

In these times of rising costs, many of us are paring down our app subscriptions to save money. Luckily, the library offers alternatives to many popular phone apps, free with your library card!

Electronic Audiobooks:

  1. Libby
    • Our main audiobook collection, with over 8,000 audiobooks. Customers can also use Suggest An Item form to recommend eAudiobooks for our collection. iPhone Android
  2. Blackstone Unlimited
    • Over 6,000 audiobooks for all ages with no holds, waits, or set checkout periods. iPhone Android

Streaming Music:

  1. Freegal Music
    • Over 17 million songs by popular artists in all genres. VIRL patrons can up to three hours of music per day. iPhone Android
  2. Naxos Music Library App
    • Unlimited streaming of our Naxos Music collections (Classical, Jazz, and World. Create a username and password on our Naxos web platforms to sign in. iPhone Android

Language Learning:

  1. Mango Languages
    • Interactive language learning courses for over 40 languages, plus English courses presented in 16 languages. iPhone Android

VIRL also offers several mobile apps ideal for devices with larger screens, such as tablets. Check out Kanopy for streaming video, PressReader for Newspapers and Magazines, and LinkedIn Learning for continuing education.