Download music, borrow a Nook and take a class all for free at Phoenix libraries

At public libraries you can borrow books, but did you know you can borrow a Nook book reader for free, and score even more great freebies?

I decided to make a visit to the downtown Burton Barr Central Library to see all of the new things you can borrow for free at Phoenix public libraries.

Project Nook is a program that allows anyone with a Phoenix library card to check out a Nook for up to three weeks when they are available.  If the libraries have the Nooks in stock you can check them out, but you cannot put a hold or reserve them. Make sure to return the Nook on time like with anything you borrow from the libraries or you will be fined.

You can also download books to read on the Nook for free using the Phoenix Libraries Ebooks or Digital Media section on their website at Phxlib.org .  

Do keep in mind that anyone can download Ebooks and Digital Media for free to use on their own book readers or smartphones too. Currently only seven Phoenix Libraries have the Nooks available to borrow. Each location has several Nooks to lend out.  

Here is a list of the libraries that are currently participating:

Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N. Central

Acacia Library
750 E. Townley

Cesar Chavez Library
3635 W. Baseline Rd.

Harmon Library
1325 S. 5th Ave.

Juniper Library
1825 W. Union Hills Dr.

Palo Verde Library
4402 N. 51st Ave.

Saguaro Library
2808 N. 46th St.

Looking for some new tunes? You can also listen to music on your MP3 player for free from the Phoenix Public Library. 

You can download three songs per week from Sony label songs using Freegal, which is provided by the Phoenix Public Library. All you have to do is go to the Phxlib.org and select Music from the left side of the screen. You will need to provide your library card number in order to download your free three songs per week. There are tons of songs to choose, from genre to current hits on the Billboard charts.

The Phoenix Public Library also has online course you can take for free. They offer tons of online classes to choose. From how-to type classes to some classes you may need for certification through work. All of these online courses offer communications to the instructor that is teaching the online class and through others who are taking the same course.

In addition, these online classes let you learn at your own pace, but you get the support you need to succeed. To access these classes go to Phxlib.org and  click on the Learning and Research tab on the left side. Once you go there, scroll down to Online Classes and click on the icon.

Remember you must have a Phoenix Public Library card in order to access these free services. Of course your library card is free, just stop into any Phoenix branch to get it.