Free Online Magazines & Newspapers from The New York Public Library by NYPL StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Quick Quiz

Have you ever spent a Saturday afternoon sitting on the floor of a book shop reading the magazines and being eyed suspiciously by all the employees?
Have you ever sat next to someone on the train so you could read the latest issue of People magazine over their shoulder?
Is there a spot in your friends' apartments where they stack all of the old newspapers they keep for you?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need a New York Public Library card. The New York Public Library offers hundreds of magazines and newspapers online for free! You can download the latest issue of Newsweek on your phone or read The New York Daily News on your tablet. Below is a list of ten of the most popular newspapers and magazines that NYPL offers in digital format. If you don't see anything you like don't worry, this is just a sample. We have something for everyone.

Top Tips

Take a moment to explore PressReader. PressReader has over 7,000 newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages and from over 120 countries. If you love magazines then you will love Flipster. Flipster has the latest issues of over 50 of the top magazines from the top publishers--perfect for downloading on your phone or tablet before the long commute. If you still want more we have plenty of other newspapers and periodicals available through our databases. Explore Global Newsstream, Gannett Newsstand, The Vogue Archive, or the National Geographic Virtual Library. All you need is your New York Public Library card.

Magazines

People & People en Espanol

People Magazine

Get the latest celebrity news. Available through Flipster.

Time

Time Magazine

Keep current with news and photography. Available through Flipster.

Sports Illustrated

Get coverage of all your favorite sports. Available through Flipster.

Prevention

Get healthy with the best nutrition and wellness news. Available through Flipster.

O, The Oprah Magazine

Learn how to achieve your best life. Available through Flipster.

The New Yorker

Explore the best of fiction, criticism, and news. Available through New Yorker Digital Archive.

Money

Get the best advice and latest news on investing and financial planning. Available through Flipster.

Entertainment Weekly

Everything you need to know about the entertainment industry! Available through Flipster.

Cosmopolitan

Get the best tips on relationships, fashion, and career. Available through Flipster. Cosmopolitan is also available from the following countries through PressReader: Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, France, South Africa, Spain, Chile, India, Germany, Mexico, Italy, UK and Cosmopolitan Bride from Australia.

GQ

The best of mens' lifestyle and entertainment! Available through Flipster. GQ is also available from the following countries through PressReader: Australia, Spain, Mexico, France, Latin America, Thailand, South Africa, Italy and GQ Style South Africa.

Newspapers

The New York Times

Metro

The New York Post, The Daily News, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, El Diario, Metro, and Chicago Tribune are all available through PressReader. USA Today is available through Gannett Newsstand. The New York Times is available through the New York Times database. The Wall Street Journal is available through The Wall Street Journal database.

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Comments

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news that counts

Submitted by Michael Chait (not verified) on September 27, 2017 - 10:19am

Thanks for posting thid interesting article.

Washington Post

Submitted by Mike H (not verified) on January 14, 2021 - 3:27pm

This page submitted by Rhonda Evans seems wrong. There is no access, so far as I can determine, to the Washington Post daily paper.

Hi Mike. This blog post is

Submitted by Carrie McBride on January 15, 2021 - 9:21am

Hi Mike. This blog post is from 2017 and since that time NYPL doesn't access The Washington Post via PressReader. If you go to this page: https://www.nypl.org/collections/articles-databases and type it into the "database/title" field, you can choose between the archive (1877-2004) or recent issues which we now access via National Newspapers Premier. You can always get in touch with us at Ask NYPL for help: https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

Question

Submitted by Cristina Cordob... (not verified) on October 9, 2018 - 8:36pm

Hey, I write to you because I cannot access these databases with my access code. The page says that my code is invalid

App

Submitted by Vishal (not verified) on October 31, 2018 - 12:28pm

which app do i use to access NYPL's newspapers & magazines?

Weatherwise magazine

Submitted by Walter Kappeler (not verified) on November 29, 2019 - 7:50pm

Do you have old Weatherwise magazines going back to the 80’s?

The Washington Post on PressReader

Submitted by Andre Roman (not verified) on July 28, 2020 - 10:26am

I think this is a mistake. I found The Washington Times but not The Post on PressReader.

Hi Andre, This post is a few

Submitted by Carrie McBride on July 28, 2020 - 11:20am

Hi Andre, This post is a few years old and, unfortunately, access to publications sometimes changes. You're correct—NYPL card holders do not currently have access to The Washington Post via Press Reader.

i can't sign in

Submitted by Maki (not verified) on September 14, 2020 - 1:49pm

I've just made account in simply E. I could read books in that app, but I can't sign in Flipster. Do I have to have physical library card to sign in? thanks.

You need your library card

Submitted by Carrie McBride on September 15, 2020 - 3:48pm

You need your library card number to access Flipster. You should have received an email with your 14-digit library card number when you signed up for a SimplyE account. If you need to retrieve it, you can log in here (https://ilsstaff.nypl.org/iii/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fcatalog.nypl.org%3A443%2Fpatroninfo~S1%2FtopIIITICKET&scope=1) with your username and PIN and find your number below your name. (Not sure what your username is? Find it under Accounts in the SimplyE app). Still need help? Contact us at Ask NYPL: https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

Stock dated 1961 research

Submitted by Diane Boeser (not verified) on September 16, 2020 - 12:05pm

How can I research a 1961 stock? The company was incorporated in Delaware. Thank you. Diane Boeser

Please contact our Ask NYPL

Submitted by Carrie McBride on September 17, 2020 - 8:58am

Please contact our Ask NYPL service who can best direct you to librarians for help. https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

NYT Crossword

Submitted by Maddy (not verified) on October 26, 2020 - 9:21pm

Hey does NYPL have access to the NYT crossword puzzles either remotely or in-library?

Please contact AskNYPL to get

Submitted by Carrie McBride on October 27, 2020 - 9:14am

Please contact AskNYPL to get this question answered: https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

Where can I read The Economist magazine

Submitted by Joseph Zenteno (not verified) on June 5, 2021 - 6:56pm

Where can I read The Economistvwith my NYPL card?

Hi Joseph. Please contact us

Submitted by Carrie McBride on June 11, 2021 - 10:32am

Hi Joseph. Please contact us at AskNYPL with this question: https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

Defunct NY Newspapers

Submitted by Peter W Kessler (not verified) on June 14, 2021 - 8:50am

Sir or Madam, Do you have microfilm copies of defunct NY newspapers such as the Journal American and others? Also, do you have microfilm copies of the NY Post from WWII? Thank you!

Hi Peter, You can find more

Submitted by Carrie McBride on June 15, 2021 - 9:38am

Hi Peter, You can find more information about accessing historical newspapers at this blog post: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/03/20/accessing-current-and-historic-news-resources-remotely You can also contact us at AskNYPL: https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

Cannot find the video

Submitted by Irene (not verified) on June 17, 2021 - 5:44am

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me to find a video documentary Poverty Inc.? I am having hard times finding it. Or maybe I need to go in the library to find it? Hopefully will get a respond. Thank you.

Hi Irene,

Submitted by Carrie McBride on June 18, 2021 - 3:18pm

Hi Irene, NYPL has two copies of this documentary on DVD. You can put a hold on one with your library card and have it sent to the branch that's most convenient for you. Here's the catalog record: https://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb20940211__Spoverty%20inc.__Orightresult__X7?lang=eng&suite=def

THE ECONOMIST

Submitted by SHERIF ZAKI (not verified) on July 21, 2021 - 7:02pm

WOULD BE OF GREAT VALUE AND PLEASURE TO ADD MAGAZINES LIKE THE ECONOMIST AND FOREIGN POLICY FOR ONLINE READING .. THANK YOU

Newspapers, Magazines & Databases

Submitted by Sally S. Retton (not verified) on August 24, 2021 - 12:47pm

The link to access this page is: Newspapers, Magazines & Databases. This page only shows Newspapers and Magazines. Where are the databases? This is confusing. I prefer the former Articles and Databases page before the library changed to this format.

Hi Sally, You can find our

Submitted by Carrie McBride on August 25, 2021 - 8:51am

Hi Sally, You can find our databases here: https://www.nypl.org/research/collections/articles-databases If you'd just like to see databases, go here: https://www.nypl.org/research/collections/articles-databases/search?alpha=all

Can I donate magazines?

Submitted by Keith (not verified) on October 31, 2021 - 3:02pm

Would any part of the NYPL be interested in a donation of old music magazines? I have between 200-300 issues of magazines mostly devoted to acoustic guitar and songwriting. Some go back to the 1980s, and a few of the publications are now out of business, so some of my issues may be collectors' items. If you would like to have them, please reply and tell me how to begin the process.

Hi Keith, Contact us at Ask

Submitted by Carrie McBride on November 1, 2021 - 2:09pm

Hi Keith, Contact us at Ask NYPL (https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us) or contact the Library for the Performing Arts (performingarts@nypl.org) for assistance with this question. Thank you.