Pressreader newspapers and magazines
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PressReader gives you access to a massive range of popular magazines and newspapers from around the world, in your web browser and on the mobile app. There’s an app for Android, Apple, and Kindle Fire.
Get started with the PressReader app
1. Visit your device's app store, search PressReader and download the app.
3. Open the app and hit sign in
4. Select Library or Group
5. Enter your library card number.
6. You'll now be prompted for your email address and name.
7. You’ll be signed in - start browsing!
You'll be prompted to sign into the app every 30 days.
Access PressReader on your PC or laptop browser
There are two levels of access on a web browser - personalised or complimentary. If you just want to quickly read a publication, without any personalised features, choose complimentary access. If you want to use PressReader across multiple devices, or store your favourite publications, please use Personalised Access to log in.
Complimentary Access
1. Visit https://www.pressreader.com/
2. Select sign in
3. Select Library or Group
4. Search Falkirk and choose Falkirk Council Libraries
5. Enter your library card number and PIN.
6. You’ll be signed in with complimentary access and can start browsing.
PressReader will say you have complimentary access once you've signed in.
Personalised access
1. Visit https://www.pressreader.com/
2. Select sign in and choose new user - sign up now.
3. Enter your name and email address.
4. Once you've signed in, go to the grey spot in the top right and choose My Account
5. In the account section, look for Social and Linked Networks
6. Select Library or Group
7. Search for Falkirk and choose Falkirk Council Libraries
8. Enter your library card number and PIN.
9. You should now see that your account is linked with Falkirk Council Libraries
10. You now have unlimited free access to PressReader.
You can now ask PressReader to remember your favourite publications and more. You may be asked to sign in again at a later date. You can do this using your email address and password OR by choosing Library and Group and using your library card number and PIN.
PressReader features
With PressReader you can browse newspapers and magazines from around the world.
You’ll also enjoy these features:
• Favourite your regular reads and automatically have new issues available to read in your account.
• Search by topic to have PressReader look up publications to find relevant articles.
• Use the translate feature to read articles in other languages.
• Try the audio feature to have articles read to you.
Having problems?
- PressReader care has help and tutorials to improve your experience: https://care.pressreader.com
- Trouble logging in? Visit our help page.