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Access More Than 7,000 Newspapers and Magazines with PressReader

Included in our Online Resources, you can get unlimited access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines with the PressReader platform. With PressReader, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to their entire publication catalogue, plus several great features: read or listen to articles, view pages in either page view or text view, and follow your favorite magazines and newspapers by adding them to your personalized list. You can even download the latest issues as they’re released, save articles for later, and easily share your favorite stories.

Publications Available Include:

  • The Waterloo Region Record
  • The Economist
  • Canadian Geographic
  • The Globe and Mail
  • Macleans
  • The Hockey News
  • Rolling Stone
  • Newsweek
  • The Guardian
  • Parents
  • Reader’s Digest
  • Forbes
  • and more!

Getting Started

You’ll Need:

  • A Waterloo Public Library card (Don’t have a card? Sign up online now!)
  • A computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection for reading online
  • The PressReader app for iOS or Android – if you want to download publications to read offline

Reading From the Browser on your Computer, Phone or Tablet:

  • From the WPL website, select Online Resources, then eReading and Streaming
  • Scroll down to find PressReader and open the PressReader webpage
  • Select Sign in then Libraries & Groups
  • Select Waterloo Public Library
  • Enter your library card number and PIN
  • Start searching by publication, country, language or category for all the latest news and information

Reading From Your Phone or Tablet Using the PressReader App:

  • Download and install the Apple or Android PressReader app on your device
  • Select Sign in then Libraries & Groups
  • Select Waterloo Public Library
  • Enter your library card number and PIN
  • Start searching by publication, country, language or category for all the latest news and information

Questions?

If you have any questions about using PressReader, please don’t hesitate to reach out to staff or consider booking a Tech Connect appointment for one-on-one tech help.

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