Free Online Magazines & Newspapers from The New York Public Library
Updated 4/17/2023
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 65 languages and from over 120 countries. If you love magazines then you will love Flipster. Flipster has the latest issues of over 100 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, U.S. Newsstream, The Vogue Archive, or the National Geographic Virtual Library. All you need is your New York Public Library card.
Magazines
People & People en Espanol.
Get the latest celebrity news. Available through Flipster.
Time
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.
The New Yorker
Explore the best of fiction, criticism, and news. Available through New Yorker Digital Archive and Flipster.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Get advice and latest news on saving, investing, financial planning, taxes, insurance, and more. Available through Flipster.
Hollywood Reporter
Everything you need to know about the entertainment industry including movie and tv news, awards news, lifestyle news, business news, and more. Available through Flipster.
Cosmopolitan
Get the best tips on relationships, fashion, and career. Available through Flipster and Press Reader. Cosmopolitan is also available from the following countries through PressReader: France, India, Italy, Spain, and the UK.
GQ
The best of mens' lifestyle and entertainment! Available through Flipster. GQ is also available from the following countries through PressReader: France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, and Thailand.
Newspapers
Daily News New York
The Daily News is available through PressReader.
The New York Times
The New York Times is available through the New York Times database.
El Diario
El Diario is available through PressReader.
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune is available through PressReader.
The Guardian
The Guardian is available through PressReader.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is available through The Wall Street Journal database. (On-site access only)
