Digital Magazines, Newspapers and Comics
Choose from thousands of national and international newspaper and magazine titles completely FREE of charge! All you need to use this service is a computer or handheld device with broadband internet access and your Wakefield library card. N.B This service supersedes and replaces the RBdigital/Zinio magazine service previously offered to Wakefield Library customers.
- Read newspaper stories and magazine articles the minute they're available on newsstands
- Compatible with PCs and a wide range of mobile devices. Choose app or desktop applications by starting at www.pressreader.com
- Opt to use your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or free PressReader account to get started
- Download complete issues to read offline or save data while you're on the go. Set automatic downloads to never miss a beat
- Visit thousands of PressReader HotSpots around the world to get instant complimentary access to the entire catalogue. Use the in-app HotSpot Map to find a location near you
Getting started
- Go to the www.pressreader.com website or download the free app
- Browse the selection of publications
- When you're ready to 'checkout' you will be asked to create a username (your email address) and password which you will use to log in again in the future
- Referring to the user guides in the download section of this page, dependent on the device you are using, associate your pressreader account with your Wakefield library membership number on the back of your library card
- Enter your library card number to register for your FREE access from Wakefield Libraries (make sure you fill in all the boxes)
Digital Comics, Graphic Novels and Manga
Comics Plus offers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like Archie Comics, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, Dynamite, IDW, Tokyopop, Valiant and many more. All for free with your Wakefield Libraries membership.
No holds, wait lists, or monthly borrowing limits.
Download the Library Pass app to access Comics Plus from your tablet or phone
Or access the collection from your computer at https://login.comicsplus.app/.
To log in to Comics Plus
- Open the Library Pass app or the Library Pass website
- In the search box, search Wakefield Libraries
- Choose either Wakefield Libraries - Children or Wakefield Libraries - Full Access
- Enter your library card number
- Enter your PIN
- #ReadAllTheComics
Contact Us
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