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What is hoopla music?
Want to listen to music all day? Try Hoopla Music! Check out full-length music albums instead of just individual tracks. Hoopla is cloud-based, this means that you can browse and borrow an album via a web browser, then begin listening to that same album on a tablet, and finish listening to it in...
What is Freegal Music?
Want to download and keep music forever? With Freegal Music, you can download up to 5 MP3 tracks per week from a selection of over 6 million songs and over 13,000 videos. They are yours to keep. In addition, you can stream an unlimited amount of music with Freegal Music's new streaming feature!
Freegal Music app
Find and download songs and videos from music's most popular artists directly to your smartphone or tablet! The Freegal Music app is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android devices. You can search the App Store and Google Play for "Freegal Music" to download and install the Freegal...
How do I download a song in Freegal Music?
When you're ready to download a track, click the "Download Now" link, select Save at the prompt, and designate where you want to save the song. Anytime you click on the "Download now" link, even if you cancel the download, the download counts toward your weekly allotment.
I downloaded a song from Freegal Music, but I can't find where it is on my computer.
We highly recommend that when downloading a song, you select the option to save the file to a specific location on your computer. However, if you didn't specify a location or you opted to open the file without saving it, there are a couple things you can try to locate where the song was saved.
I log in to Freegal Music, accept the terms and conditions, and then I'm taken to the About Us page or given a notice that I'm not authorized to view the site.
There may be a setting on your computer that is preventing you from logging in to Freegal Music. There are a couple things you could try that may enable you to get through.
In Freegal music I only downloaded four songs, but when I go to download the fifth song, I'm told I've exceeded my limit. What happened to my fifth download?
It's possible you inadvertently clicked on the "Download Now" link. Anytime you click on the "Download Now" link, even if you cancel the download, a download is used from your weekly allotment. If you're confident this isn't what happened, please send us your library card information and we'll...
My song only downloaded partially or only the first few seconds of my song plays...what can I do?
Once in a while, your Internet connection may be interrupted or time out and you might experience an incomplete or problem download. Freegal Music allows you to download previously downloaded songs again, without using up one of your weekly downloads. Songs you’ve had trouble downloading during the...
Nothing happens when I click on the play arrow to listen to the song sample in Freegal Music...
If you're having an issue playing song samples, please check that your browser Flash Player is version 10 or higher. Please note as well that Freegal Music is only fully supported on Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9, Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome; it is not supported on AOL Explorer browser.
What is Freegal Music Streaming?
You have a weekly download allotment AND a daily streaming allotment. You have 5 song downloads (videos count as 2 songs) per week and unlimited streaming. Counters are in the upper right corner and will keep you informed of allotments. Things to know:
What is the Freegal Music download limit?
Current limits are set at five tokens per week. Songs are one token each and videos are two tokens each. Your counter will set back to zero each week, Monday morning. Then you can download five more tunes during the new week.
Learn about RBDigital Magazines
The Orange County Library System now offers more than 200 e-magazine titles through RBDigital Magazines. The e-magazines can be read on your computer and a variety of mobile devices. View a list of titles! To access RBDigital Magazines, your library card account must be in good standing.
What apps are available for e-magazines?
RBDigital App The RBDigital app is currently available for the iOS, Kindle Fire, and Android for free in the corresponding app stores.  Get the app: iOS | Kindle Fire | Android
What are hoopla audiobooks?
Want to listen to audiobooks all day? Try Hoopla Audiobooks! You'll get your best pick at the click of a button. Hoopla is cloud-based, this means that you can browse and borrow a title via a web browser, then begin listening to that same title on a tablet, and finish listening to it in the car on...
What are OverDrive Audiobooks?
Browse downloadable audiobooks at OverDrive! Check out and download best selling titles to your PC or Mac, then transfer to a portable device or burn many titles to CD to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Select OverDrive downloadable audiobooks are compatible with iPods. Find audiobooks for your children...

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