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Free music downloads coming

Library to offer free music downloads

Free music downloads will soon be available from the Newport News Public Library System’s website and computer labs.

Free music downloads will soon be available from the Newport News Public Library System’s website and computer labs.

Registered Library cardholders in good standing will be able to download three songs a week in the MP3 format at no cost at www.nngov.com/library and in the Library’s computer labs beginning Aug. 15. The downloaded files become a permanent part of the users’ personal music library. They do not expire or need to be returned.

A collection of millions of songs from Sony Music and other major labels will be available through the Library’s agreement with Library Ideas, a new media company focused on educational markets and based in Fairfax, Va. Other songs will be added later.

“We’re glad to be able to offer great music, compatibility with lots of devices and simplicity of use for our Library patrons,” said Library Director Izabela Cieszynski.

Contact the reference desk of any Newport News Public Library for more information.

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