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Have you heard of Qello and Classica?

YPRL Staff

16 November, 2022

Libby is the gift that keeps on giving this year – with more exciting extras that have just been added to the service, you can now gain access to the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device using Qello. With Classica you can explore the world’s premium classical music destination dedicated to classical music, opera, and ballet. 

Similar to how the extra service of Craftsy functions on Libby, you will need to get a 7-day pass for both Classica and Qello, you won’t be subscribed or charged, don’t worry! Once this pass expires you will just have to return to Libby to get another.  

More about Qello:

Stream full-length music performances, concert films and music documentaries with Qello. Give your favourite headliners a standing ovation from the best seat in the house anywhere, anytime! Ranging from names such as Elton John, Queen, Fleetwood Mac and much, much more! 

- 1000s of concert films and documentaries  

- New concerts added every week  

- Streamed live concerts with major partners  

- Available on all your streaming devices 

More about Classica:

Watch beautiful classical music, operas and ballets from around the world with Classica. Delight in masterful performances on your own favourite device.  

- More than 1000 concerts all commercial free! 

- New content added weekly  

- Concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, festivals and more! 

- Supported Languages: English, French, Dutch.  

How can I access Qello and Classica? 

If you’ve accessed Craftsy through Libby then you’ll be familiar with the steps to accessing these resources also, here are the steps to follow: 

  1. Download the Libby app and login with your library card details. (You can login through a web browser on your laptop, home computer etc).

  2. Scroll down on the homepage and click “Extras” 

  3. Scroll through “Extras” until you find “Qello” and “Classica”. 

  4. Select “Open” (You will have to do them individually if you are wanting to access both resources). 

  5. Select “Get a 7-day pass” 

  6. Select “Continue to Qello/Classica” 

  7. When your pass expires, repeat the process to get another one! 

Taking your library membership to the next level is as easy as that!

If you have any difficulties accessing these online resources whether it be at home or in branch, please don’t hesitate to ask our amazing staff for assistance!  

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