Digital Media Guide

Borrowing ebooks and audiobooks, downloading podcasts, and streaming media such as movies, music, and even comic books, from Free Library has never been easier. In this guide, we'll offer tips and information to get you started or troubleshoot any issues you may be having access downloadable and streaming media and digital titles from our catalog.

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  • iTunes App Store

    Browse and download apps to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch from the App Store, including the Overdrive Media Console and Hoopla apps.

  • Kindle App Store

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  • NOOK Store

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Great public domain reads you can download for free.

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Latest Audibooks added to our collections.

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Kingsessing Story Stroll by entrance to Kingsessing Recreation Center

Take a Story Stroll and Enjoy a Book in a Brand New Way!

Something I love about storytelling is the way it brings people together. That is the very reason it can be hard to come by in our current world of social distancing. Many storytellers, including some of our wonderful librarians, have…

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The Historical Newspapers – Black Newspapers collection from ProQuest, provides remote full-text access to help piece together a fuller story of American history, which features stories that were omitted from textbooks and mainstream newspapers.

Black History. Black News. Black Voices.

The Free Library is pleased to announce a new digital resource that provides access to the most distinguished African American Newspapers in the United States. Cardholders now have access to 10 historic Black newspapers that help piece…

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Billie Holiday and her famed gardenias

Philly Jazz Legends: Billie Holiday

This is the second in a series of posts highlighting major figures in jazz history who were from Philly (even if most ended up in New York City). A virtual book discussion of Wishing on the Moon: The Life and Times of Billie Holiday…

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Relive past Olympic glory through our Digital Media offerings!

Digital Media Spotlight: Olympic Memories of the Past

The 2020 Olympic Games were supposed to be starting today in Tokyo, Japan, but the Olympic flame will not be lit this summer . This year's Olympics were postponed back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delayed until July 23 -…

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Comic-Con 50 souvenir book cover, illustrated by Jim Lee

Comic-Con 2020: At-Home and Online!

For the past 50 years(!), fans, writers, illustrators, creators, and sellers of anything and everything comic book-related have convened in sunny San Diego, CA for the foremost pop culture event of the year— Comic-Con ! This July…

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Blue Train (1958)

Philly Jazz Legends: John Coltrane

This is the first in a series of posts highlighting major figures in jazz history who were from Philly (even if most ended up in New York City). A virtual book discussion of Wishing on the Moon: The Life and Times of Billie Holiday by…

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Netflix is adapting these stories and characters into series and films this July!

New Book to Screen Adaptations from Netflix This July!

Readers are no strangers to having their favorite books and characters adapted for the screen, and Netflix, in particular, is one of the biggest purveyors of bringing those pages to life via digital and streaming media. The following…

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Try this vegetarian version of Cobb Salad for a healthy and hearty summer meal.

Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Vegetarian Cobb Salad

Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center. The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free…

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Connect to a wide selection of streaming LGBTQIA+ film with your Free Library card.

Digital Media Spotlight: Pride Month Streaming Film Fest!

Celebrate Pride Month by attending your very own film fest of curated LGBTQIA+ cinema, streaming through our Digital Media portal ! Kanopy There are hundreds of LGBTQAI+ featured films and videos currently streaming , with categories…

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These wonderful ebooks can help you celebrate the richness and diversity of families today!

Celebrating Families During Pride Month

Families come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. These wonderful ebooks can help you celebrate the richness and diversity of families today:   Baby’s First Words written by Stella Blackstone ; illustrated by Christiane Engel…

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This Father's Day, cozy up and share a good book together!

Stories to Share for Father's Day

What are your plans for Father’s Day this year? Even if you’re not able to be out and about, there is something you can do right at home – cozy up and share a good book together! Celebrate as a family with these fun…

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Japchae can be served hot, cool, or room temperature, and is delicious and refreshing on a warm, almost-summer day

Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Korean Noodle Salad (Japchae)

Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center . The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free…

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Join playwright Momo St. Clair and actors from the Philadelphia theater community for a reading of an original work, <i>Mr. DuBois!</i>

Summer of Wonder – Week Three: Virtual Concerts, Therapy Dog Storytimes, Summer Crafts, and Juneteenth Celebration!

Today marks the last day of classes for School District of Philadelphia teachers and students and the beginning of summer break! It's been a challenging school year, to say the least, so let's celebrate with some fun activities…

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<i>Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type</i> written by Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

Picture ebooks Highlights | Click, Clack, Moo, Cows That Type

We are back with another Picture ebook Highlights , a series where we put the spotlight on an ebook that you can read at home, using the Free Library's Digital Media portal. And this one is a winner: It’s Click, Clack, Moo,…

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Check out these new ebook and audiobook titles available in June!

New Titles Coming to the Free Library in June!

May we suggest some fun fiction and inspiring memoirs that we've recently added to our collection? Enjoy! Young Children (Up to 2nd Grade) I Am Perfectly Designed written by Karamo Brown and Jason "Rachel" Brown;…

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This tasty pasta dish is full of spring vegetables and can be put together in under 30 minutes.

Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Pasta Primavera

Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center. The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free…

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Make a simple, light vinaigrette!

Salad Science: Make a Simple Vinaigrette!

There may be no better way to dress your salad than with a healthy, homemade vinaigrette! While choosing a salad may seem like an inherently nutritious option (and it often is!), adding the wrong dressing can drown out the health…

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<i>Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star</i> by Jane Cabrera

Picture ebooks Highlights | Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

We are back with another Picture ebook Highlight , a series where we put the spotlight on an ebook that you can read at home, using the Free Library's Digital Media portal. This time our selection is Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by…

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Pikliz is a delicious Haitian vegetable relish that tastes like a hot sauce, coleslaw, and sauerkraut all rolled into one!

Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Haitian Pikliz

Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center. The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free…

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Podcasts

Richard A. Clarke and Robert K. Knake | <i>The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats</i>
Richard A. Clarke and Robert K. Knake | The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats
Feminista Jones | <i>Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets</i> with DaMaris B. Hill | <i>A Bound Woman is a Dangerous Thing</i>
Feminista Jones | Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets with DaMaris B. Hill | A Bound Woman is a Dangerous Thing
Ken Auletta | <i>Frenemies: The Epic Disruption of the Ad Business (and Everything Else)</i>
Ken Auletta | Frenemies: The Epic Disruption of the Ad Business (and Everything Else)
Michio Kaku | <i>The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth</i>
Michio Kaku | The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth
Edward Snowden in Conversation with Jeremy Scahill | The Surveillance State Then and Now
Edward Snowden in Conversation with Jeremy Scahill | The Surveillance State Then and Now