Can I check out and read magazines online through the Gwinnett County Public Library?
Answer
Yes the library subscribes several services that offer online magazines including Flipster, PressReader, and Overdrive.
You can find all of these resources on our Digital Resources page by clicking here.
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Flipster is a next-generation digital magazine solution that makes it easy for you to read your favorite magazines on your computer or mobile device.
With flexible magazine subscription options and seamless user authentication, Flipster is the best choice for libraries looking for top magazines covering business, leisure, fashion, product reviews, current events, and more.
The Patron ID for Flipster is your library card number
How can I access Flipster?
Via a computer, tablet, or phone:
Click on the Flipster link to easily access a site where you can browse available magazines. You can then click on a magazine to view it within your browser. This means you can access Flipster from any computer, laptop, or mobile device, as long as you are connected to the Internet.
Via the Flipster app (iOS and Android):
Use the Flipster app, available through the iTunes store for the iPad and iPhone, and on the Google Play store for Android tablets, to download magazines for offline reading. Simply browse and view magazines through the Flipster link on your library’s website, and select the “Open in App” option to download magazines to the app, where they can be read and managed offline.
For more information about accessing Flipster through the library please refer to the following Library Guide - Flipster
In addition to Flipster the library offers access to Pressreader which offers a number of newspapers and magazines in a variety of languages. You can check out Pressreader through the library website or you can download the app to your phone and access materials by signing in with your library card and pin.
Our newest option for digital magazines is OverDrive, which we already used for eBooks and eAudiobooks. Through OverDrive you can find many popular magazines and check them out with your library card.