Stop Buying Magazines. This Might be the Best Thing Your Library Card Can Do
Love flicking through magazines but hate the cost and the clutter? Good news. Your library card gives you free access to hundreds of eMagazines, anytime, anywhere.
We use two great platforms to bring magazines straight to your screen. Libby by OverDrive and PressReader.
Libby is perfect for relaxed, everyday reading. Think couch scrolling, beach days, or bedtime reads. You can borrow magazines instantly with no waiting, ever. You can download issues to read offline. You will find popular favourites like NZ Listener, Woman’s Day, Cuisine, Time, and many more. You can keep issues as long as you like, with no late fees.
Bonus. Libby also has audiobooks, so it is a bit of an overachiever.
PressReader is for people who love the look and feel of a real magazine or newspaper. It offers thousands of magazines and newspapers from New Zealand and around the world. You get full colour, cover to cover pages just like print. You can read in your browser or on the app. It is great for international titles and daily news.
Perfect for a slow Sunday coffee or a deep dive into something new.
Why go digital?
It is totally free with your library card. There are no piles of old magazines lying around. You can adjust the text size for comfy reading. You can read wherever you are on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Ready to start?
Just download the Libby or PressReader app and sign in with your library card. Easy. If you get stuck, pop in or ask us, we also have physical magazines available for you to check out.
Happy reading. Your next favourite magazine is already waiting.