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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Free Digital Access to USA Today With PressReader

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This summer, your SBPL library card now gives you access to the digital versions of USA Today and USA Today: International Edition with PressReader.

If you aren’t familiar with PressReader, it’s a great way to read digital newspapers and magazines via the app or on your desktop. There are no limits on the amount you can download, and current issues are available right away. The PressReader collection includes over 7,000 titles, including The Economist, The Guardian, Newsweek, and now USA Today.

PressReader also features titles in Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, & more, allowing users to read their favorite newspaper or magazine in different languages. The language of the interface is also customizable.

Accessibility mode helps users relying on screen readers with color contrast, larger buttons, user font size control, and other navigation enhancements. PressReader’s accessibility mode is compliant with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. 

Get started with PressReader by downloading the app or logging in from our website. Select "Sign In" and then select the "Libraries & Groups" option. Search for Santa Barbara Public Library and follow the prompts to enter your library card number and PIN. (Your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.)