How do I add shared music files to my library?

Hi I have music sharing on and I can play all of the songs on this PC that are shared from my laptop, but is there a way to copy and add all of the actual music files onto my PC? Or can I just stream them with home sharing and need to use an external drive or some other way to get the actual files on this PC.
Using up to date iTunes 12 on both PC and laptop.

Hi ajoddo20,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
You can use Home Sharing to import music and other media from one computer to another. Please use the instructions and information located in the attached article for information on how to complete the process. 
iTunes 11 for Mac: Use Home Sharing to import items from another iTunes library
Cheers,
Joe 

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