Press Reader no longer has the Baltimore Sun newspaper. A text only version of The Sun paper can be accessed via the ProQuest newspapers database. For directions, see > How to read the Baltimore Sun using the library's databases.
Press Reader provides access to a selection of local, national and international newspapers and magazines.
You will need your BCPL library card number and PIN/password. It's best to log in and create a Press Reader account using a computer or laptop first, then install the mobile app and log in with the email and password you set up. Directions are as follows.
Computer/laptop Users:
- Start by going to BCPL's home page at www.bcpl.info
- Select the Books and More tab.
- Select Research Databases.
- Look to the left in the Database Categories box and click on/select Subject and a sub-menu will drop down.
- Click/check mark the box to select Newspapers and Magazines.
- Scroll down the alphabetized list and select Press Reader.
- You should be prompted to log into your library account.
- Enter your card number and library PIN/password.
- You should land on the Press Reader main page.
- There may be a pop up window with a Select a Publication button. Click that button to make that screen disappear.
- Use the Search tool and type in 'Baltimore Sun' or click the 'Sign Up' button to create a Press Reader account (email and password).
- Creating an account allows you to mark your favorite newspaper and magazine titles so you won't have to search for them next time you log in.
Mobile App for Android or iOS:
- Search your app store for PressReader and install.
- Open the app and tap the 'Sign in' icon.
- Select Sign in with Email and enter the email and password you set up using the Press Reader website.
- See the Press Reader Help site for more details about how to navigate the site.
