• chocodum@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Might I suggest accessing daily newspapers and magazines electronically with PressReader? You can do so for free (or tax dollars you are already paying lol) using your local public library card, if they are subscribed to this service.


    With your library card:

    Visit PressReader.com and click “Sign in”. A pop-up labelled “Welcome to PressReader” will appear.

    Click the blue “Library or Group” button on the lower left side of the pop-up. A longer pop-up labelled “Select Library” will appear.

    Click “Search Libraries and Groups” and type in your city or local public library’s name. A list of matching results will automatically appear as you type.

    Click your library in the list of results. A new pop-up labelled “Library or Group Sign In” will appear.

    If there are text fields for your Library card number and PIN, fill those in and click on the checkbox next to “I agree to allowing PressReader to verify and exchange my registration with my public library.” Then click the green “Log In” button at the bottom.

    If the new pop-up simply has a green “Sign in” button underneath your library’s name, click it to be redirected to your local library’s website to log in.


    Unfortunately, not every public library can afford to subscribe to this service. Also, some libraries do not show up on the PressReader.com “Search Libraries and Groups” list even if they do have access available via their own website. If these instructions do not work, please visit your local public library website or branch for additional information or assistance.