PressReader

PressReader news & magazines accessible anywhere , anytime with your library card!

With over 7,000 publications from over 100 countries in 60+ languages, PressReader is the leading digital newspaper and magazine provider for premium content. As a Cape Breton Regional Library patron, you will have on and off-site access courtesy of your local library. Explore titles such as Cape Breton Post, The Chronicle Herald, The National Post, The Guardian, Washington Post, Forbes, and much more from all over the world.

Pressreader can be accessed through and internet browser (on a PC or Mac) or through the mobile app.

Pressreader App

The best way to read newspapers and magazines on your mobile phone or tablet. Available on iOS and Android

Get the App

Access with Internet Browser (for PC and Mac)

Using an Internet browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc) open PressReader.com on your browser and click on Sign In (top right of the screen)

  • Click on the Library or Group button (bottom left of pop-up)
  • Select Cape Breton Regional Library (Offsite) from the menu/search box
  • Type your Library card number and PIN, then click on Sign In button.
  • You can sign up for a free account on PressReader, or skip this step by simply clicking on “No, thanks”
    and enjoy reading thousands of publications right away!
  • A successful connection is indicated by a green cup icon on the top left side of the screen and a welcome message
  • For the next two weeks you’ll have access to free content anywhere, anytime by navigating to www.pressreader.com. After the two weeks have ended you’ll need to reenter your library card.

Using The PressReader App

To view these instructions with helpful screenshots: (Click Here PDF)

  • Download & launch the PressReader app on your mobile device, and click on the Library icon (bottom right).
  • Select Cape Breton Regional Library from the menu/search box.
  • Type your Library card number and PIN, then click on Sign In button
  • You can either Sign Up for a free PressReader account to enjoy more features, or click on the ‘cancel’ button to start reading your favorite titles right away!
  • A successful connection is indicated by a green mug icon and a welcome message.
  • Make sure HotSpot is enabled on the PressReader app (check under More -> Settings, bottom right of the app)
  • For the next two weeks you’ll have access to free content anywhere, anytime with the PressReader app. After the two weeks have ended you’ll need to reenter your library card.

If you have forgotten your Library Card Number or PIN please e-mail info@cbrl.ca or phone your local library branch.