Politics & Government

Westfield Memorial Library Offers New E-Book Service 'Freading'

Access is available to tens of thousands of book without waiting in line to download.

The Westfield Memorial Library is pleased to announce a new e-book service for patrons called Freading™. This service allows the library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to tens of thousands of books, none of which require users to wait in line to download.

Once patrons have signed up for the service via the library’s website www.wmlnj.org, they can download a select number of books each week at no direct cost. Freading manages the patron’s borrowing through a virtual token system whereby users exchange tokens for downloads. Every month six tokens are added to the patron’s account, which “roll over” if unused. The number of tokens each book requires is assigned by the publisher, based on newness and popularity. 

Freading has its own apps for the iPad® and iPhone®, and its own apps for Android™ tablets and phones. It is also compatible with the Kindle Fire, the Nook devices, and Kobo devices.

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“We have been waiting a long time for a service like this that delivers great content, compatibility with lots of devices and simplicity of use,” said Phil Israel, Library Director. “We think Freading will be incredibly popular with our patrons.” 

Founded in 1879, the Westfield Memorial Library—the community’s destination for discovery and ideas—engages minds, entertains spirits and facilitates lifelong learning for people of all ages. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday until May 23. 

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For more information call 908.789.4090, visit the library’s website at www.wmlnj.org , and sign up for the monthly e-newsletter “Library Loop,” or stop by the library at 550 East Broad Street for a copy of the award-winning quarterly newsletter “Take Note.”


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