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Digital Magazines & Newspapers

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The New York Times

As a Forest Park Public Library patron, you have free access to everything The New York Times has to offer, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic!

Get free access to NYTimes.com, onsite at your library:

1. Visit nytimes.com using any device. Ensure you are using the library’s WiFi connection.
2. Go to the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Click on “Log in” to create a free account or log-in to your existing account.
3. You now have full access to all journalism on nytimes.com while logged in at the library.

Note: Access to The NYT News and Audio Apps, New York Times Games, New York Times Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic can be accessed using a 24-hour access code —from anywhere. See directions below!

Get free access to New York Times News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic—including apps— from anywhere:

Whether at the library or at home, Forest Park card holders can access the full world of The New York Times from anywhere with 24-hour access codes! These codes will allow you unlimited 24-hour access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic.

  1. Click here to redeem a 24-hour access code with your FPPL Library card.
  2. Enter your library card number and click Submit.
  3. Your code will auto-populate. Click redeem.
  4. You will need to either register for a free account or log in to your existing account.
  5. After receiving confirmation that your access code is valid, you will have 24-hours of complimentary access to the full world of The New York Times, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic.

Once your 24-hour access code expires, you can simply repeat the process from Step 1 to redeem another 24-hour code.

Overdrive/Libby Magazines

Overdrive/Libby lets you read full issues of your favorite magazines on your tablet, smartphone, or computer. Complete digital editions of hundreds of popular titles are available. All you need is your Forest Park Public Library card. No waiting. Current and back issues are included.

How to Use Overdrive/Libby

What you need:

Checkout vs Reading

  • To checkout magazines, you may use an internet browser to access Libby on the library website or the Libby App.

  • To read the magazine, use an app or read on your PC.

Getting Help With Libby

You’ll find more help on the Libby Help Page.

Available Magazines

  • We currently offer hundreds of titles in the popular areas of lifestyle, technology, culture, business, sports, travel, and more.

  • Email your subscription suggestions to askus@fppl.org.