Libraries offer streaming services
Winterthur's libraries have launched a streaming service: The "Freegal" platform contains over 13 million songs. An active library card entitles you to three hours of music per day.
Winterthur's libraries are constantly expanding their online offering. In addition to e-books and databases, they now offer the streaming platform "Freegal". "Freegal" comprises the catalog of "Sony Music" including sub-labels. 13 million songs from 220 genres and 80 countries are available, and the platform also offers music videos and audio books in English in addition to music.
No specific software is required to use it. The service is available via a conventional browser via winterthur.freegalmusic.comvia the link on the page www.ewinbib.ch/ -> Freegal or via the "Freegal" app for iOS and Android.
After registering with a user number and password, customers of Winterthur's libraries who have an active library card can stream three hours a day free of charge. As a bonus, there are up to three songs per week that are free of copy protection and can be used forever.
Many other libraries in Switzerland also offer their users similar services.
