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PressReader gives you access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from 120 countries in 60 languages, it provides instant access via your tablet, phone, laptop or PC. There are great additional functions available too - right click on the page to zoom in on the article, e-mail, print and listen to it. Or have the whole paper read to you. Want to read a paper/magazine from another country but don't speak the language? No problem just use the Translate option.

How do I access PressReader?

There are three ways to access PressReader:

How do I Sign in?

  • Click on 'Sign In' (top right hand corner)
  • Click on the 'Library or Group' button
  • Select 'Bedfordshire Libraries' from the list
  • Enter your library card number and PIN
  • You can enter more information if you wish - this will give you the chance to create a list of favourite publications, save articles, searches, etc.
    If you do not want to do this click 'No Thanks'
  • Find the paper or magazine title you want to read
  • Click on the cover page of the edition you want to read
  • The page will state 'This issue of XXX brought to you by (our logos)'
  • Enjoy!

Already got a PressReader account?

You can link your account to your library card number and PIN:

  • 'Sign In' with your PressReader account
  • Click on 'your name' when you are logged in and then 'click on My Account'
  • Choose to link to 'Library or Group' - search for 'Bedfordshire Libraries'
  • Enter your 'library card number and PIN'
  • You are now linked and can use either option to Sign In.

Click on the links below to download a guide to using PressReader app and website:
Using the PressReader app (PDF 771kb)
Using the PressReader website (PDF 667kb)
Please contact us if you require these in an alternative format.

Click here to log in       Click here to join

Newspapers

The newspapers are loaded on the day of publication and are available for 90 days from publication. The collection includes all the major UK newspapers, plus supplements and magazines. Including; The Guardian, The Independent, The Mirror, Daily Mail, The Express, Daily Star and so many more. To discover the UK publications just log in and select 'UK' from the 'Titles by Country' section on the left hand side of the screen.

Magazines

The selection of magazines available for online streaming is growing every day, below is a list of just some of the titles available to entice you to take a closer look. To see the full list of titles scroll down the list of countries under 'Publications by Country' on the left hand side and click on 'UK'.

  • 3D World
  • Android Advisor
  • BBC Good Food
  • Business Traveller
  • Classic Ford
  • Classics Monthly
  • Computer Arts
  • Computer Music
  • Cross Stitch Collection
  • Cycling Plus
  • Digital Camera World
  • Diva
  • Edge
  • Fast Bikes
  • Fast Car
  • Fast Ford
  • Future Music
  • Games Master
  • Gardener's World
  • GT
  • Guitar Techniques
  • Guitarist
  • Guru Magazine
  • Horrible Histories
  • Imagine FX: Sci-fi & Fantasy Art magazine
  • iPad & Phone User
  • Late Tackle Football Magazine
  • Linux Format
  • Lonely Planet
  • Love Patchwork and Quilting
  • Mac Format
  • Mac Life
  • Mac World
  • Maximum PC
  • Mollie Makes
  • Mountain Biking UK
  • net magazine
  • Nphoto
  • Olive
  • Papercraft Inspirations
  • PC Advisor
  • PC Format
  • Photo Plus
  • Playstation Official Magazine
  • Pride Life Magazine
  • Prima Baby and Pregnancy
  • Procycling
  • Racing Ahead
  • Rhythm
  • Science Uncovered
  • SCOTS Heritage Magazine
  • SFX: The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Magazine
  • Simply Crochet
  • Simply Knitting
  • Sportcal
  • T3
  • The Cricket Paper
  • The Football League Paper
  • The Knitter
  • The Non-League Football Paper
  • The Rugby Paper
  • The Simple Things
  • Top Gear
  • Total Film
  • Total Guitar
  • Total Vauxhall
  • Trial Magazine
  • Triathlon Plus
  • Urban Cyclist
  • What Mountain Bike
  • Windows 7 Help & Advice
  • Xbox The Official Magazine
  • You and Your Wedding
  • Your Family Tree

Page last updated: Page last updated: 9th June 2021