Enjoy Your Content Ad-Free & Hands-Free
The advantage of digital content is that you can multitask while listening — research shows that a majority of listeners are doing other things while simultaneously plugged in to music, audiobooks, or podcasts. But then an ad pops up — and it stops the flow. Having to put down what you’re doing to swipe through pesky advertisements wastes precious time.
What if you could listen without the interruption of annoying ads? The Library has you covered! All of our digital content is ad-free, so you stay productive.
Explore the many digital ad-free, hands-free options available with your library card.
Visit the Download and Stream page for access to these resources.
Naxos
Make dough, don’t spend it on pricey premium subscriptions! Playing in the kitchen while listening to soothing piano nocturnes by Chopin is perfect for a Sunday afternoon. For ad-free enjoyment and over 2 million tracks to listen to, you knead Naxos!
Hoopla
We love to get our hands dirty! Time tending your garden is precious and a chance to connect with nature and breathe in some fresh air. Use Hoopla’s vast media streaming app to listen to your favorite songs and compelling stories while you work outside. Focus on the flowers that bring you joy without interruptions — no need to smudge your phone to skip ads.
Libby
When the pup wants to go out but you’re in the middle of a gripping new thriller, neither one of you needs to be disappointed. Throw on your headphones and get those steps in together. Don’t forget the treats!
Blinkist
That book you read a while back had some really good
tips — what were they again? Blinkist is like having an expert in your ear to give you the condensed version of key ideas and insights from nonfiction books. If Atomic Habits by James Clear increased your productivity, but you feel your good habits falling to the wayside, Blinkist can get you back on track with a refresher in about 15 minutes.
Creativebug
Seize those moments of fleeting inspiration with focused
attention! When you’re in the creative zone, the last thing you need is an ad breaking your concentration and flow. Creativebug offers over 1,000 online arts and crafts video classes taught by renowned artists and designers, all ad-free.
Freegal
Keep up the pace with this ad-free music app that
keeps up with you — without interruption. Put together an energizing playlist of your favorite upbeat tunes to keep you motivated. Keep up the momentum so you can set your new personal record!
Kanopy
You’re finally all together in one room for movie night. Put down that remote and relax because there’s no need to skip ads with Kanopy! Just enjoy the moment together. Make the most of our ad-free video streaming service and get lost in one of over 30 thousand feature films and documentaries.