Magazines and Newspapers

Go paperless! Stay on top of current events with our digital magazine and newspaper collections. Perfect for reading on the go. Great for commuting or taking on vacation.

Looking for our magazines and newspapers in print? Visit the Newsroom on the 2nd floor, a space where you will find 200+ magazines and over 20 newspapers.

Libby/Overdrive offers a curated collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with a focus on quality selections that meet the diverse reading and listening preferences of the Princeton community.

Access Libby/Overdrive

Specifics

Available on computer and mobile devices; sync across devices.
Search for titles, checkout/borrow on the Princeton Overdrive website or through the Libby app.
Unlimited number of magazine checkouts, does not count towards the 7 checkout limit.
Check out for a maximum of 21 days.
No overdue fees; return when finished or items will auto-return at due date.

Download the app

Getting Started

Create an account with your library card and PIN on the Princeton Overdrive website or on the Libby app.
Getting started with Libby
Libby app instructions and help
Computer instructions and help

Highlights and Accessibility Features

Hundreds of popular magazines such as The New Yorker, Bon Appetit and more
For access to “The Economist,” see instructions under PressReader.
Includes world language periodicals such as “l’Express” and “Paris Match”
Children’s titles such as “Highlights for Children” and “Highlights High Five”
Compatible with native screen readers to navigate the app and browse for content
Use “Reading Settings” to change font size, such as OpenDyslexic font or lighting.
To define words in Libby, tap and hold the word until the menu pops up. Or use a dictionary in languages other than English.

PressReader provides access to hundreds of newspapers from around the world in multiple languages, including the ability to translate many titles into up to 20 different languages. Also included is “The Economist,” with 24 hour checkouts for individual issues.

Access PressReader

IN-LIBRARY ACCESS

When open, the library provides access inside the library for all visitors, on your computer or device or on ours.

Visit pressreader.com
Or download the PressReader app.
PPL cardholders, see Getting Started for instructions for access from home or outside the library,

Download the app

Getting Started

Download the PressReader app or go to pressreader.com.
Select Sign in, found in the upper right hand corner. Ignore the subscription or trial information. Access is completely free.
Select Library or Group.
Choose Princeton Public Library from the list or type it into the search box.
Enter library card number and PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number).
Check the appropriate boxes and sign in.
You have complimentary access for 30 days, after which you will need to sign in again.
Access the Help Center.

Highlights and Accessibility Features

Includes U.S. newspapers, such as “Chicago Tribune,” “New York Daily News,” Philadelphia Inquirer,” and “Baltimore Sun.”
Includes international newspapers from many countries, in English, including “The Times of India ” and “The Guardian.”
Includes international newspapers in over 60 languages, including Hindi, German, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese, plus dozens more.
Ability to translate many titles into 20 different languages.
Daily issues available immediately, back issue date range varies by title from a few days to a few weeks.
The library’s subscription also includes access to “The Economist.” To find specific issues, click on the magnifying glass (search symbol) and type economist in the search box. Click Read now to check out an issue for 7 days. Downloaded issues can be found in the downloaded section of your PressReader account.
Share, save or print your favorite articles.
Accessibility features.

The New York Times provides the latest coverage of business, politics, news of the world, entertainment, arts, sports and more.

IN-LIBRARY ACCESS

When open, the library provides access inside the library for all visitors, on your computer or device or on ours.

Visit nytimes.com/register
Create a personal account using your email address and password of your choice.

REMOTE ACCESS

PPL library card required.
Visit nytimes.com/register
Create a personal account using your email address and password of your choice.
Contact us to receive a special code that allows for 72 hours of access. At the conclusion of the 72-hour period, you may re-use the same code to get another 72-hours.
For historical articles, try searching ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Major Dailies (1849 – 2017), which includes full-text coverage from Chicago Tribune (1849 – 1997), Los Angeles Times (1881 – 1996), The New York Times with Index (1851 – 2017), The Wall Street Journal (1889 – 2003), and The Washington Post (1877 – 2004). Library card required.

The Wall Street Journal provides the latest coverage of business, politics, news of the world, entertainment, arts, sports and more.

IN-LIBRARY ACCESS

When open, the library provides access inside the library for all visitors, on your computer or device or on ours.

Visit The Wall Street Journal

REMOTE ACCESS

PPL library card required.
Contact us to receive a special link that provides 3 days of access.
This special link will be sent by email.
Click on the link and create a personal account using your email and password of your choice.
At the end of the 3 days, use the same link for another 3 days of access and login as an existing user with the email and password created previously.
Link may be used repeatedly.
For historical coverage, try searching ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Major Dailies (1849 – 2017), which includes full-text coverage from Chicago Tribune (1849 – 1997), Los Angeles Times (1881 – 1996), The New York Times with Index (1851 – 2017), The Wall Street Journal (1889 – 2003), and The Washington Post (1877 – 2004). Library card required.

BARD

Offered through the New Jersey State Library’s Talking Book and Braille Center, the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) program provides audio and Braille materials to people of all ages who have difficulty reading standard print, holding a book, or turning the pages of a book because of blindness, a vision impairment, a physical impairment, a perceptual impairment, or a reading disability.

Access BARD

Specifics

Services available for New Jersey residents. Residents of other states or US citizens living abroad should work with their network library.
Registration for services must be received and approved by the NJ State Library before materials can be accessed.
Titles available via download to designated players or using the BARD mobile app.
Titles always available; no waiting, no holds.
No limit on materials.

Download the app

Getting Started

Visit a service desk to learn more or schedule an appointment with a PPL librarian to work on and certify an application.
Learn more about BARD from the Talking Book and Braille Center

Highlights & Accessibility Features

Available materials include audio and Braille books (including both commercially-produced audiobooks and additional titles recorded under special permission for this program), audio and Braille magazines, and music books and scores.
Titles available in many world languages.
Adjust tone and playback speed.
Player language can be set to English or Spanish.
High volume players and additional attachments, including breath switches, available from the Talking Book and Braille Center by request.