Get access to subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer
Your Oak Park Public Library card and PIN give you access to the online resources listed here. Have questions? Get answers to FAQs, watch how-to videos, read about your data privacy, and contact us »
Need to search multiple resources at once? Use the catalog's Article Search to find full-text results. Let's get started »
The Daily Mirror [U.K.]
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (October 2003-present)
Search (full-text articles): current (1996-present)
The Daily Telegraph [UK]
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (July 2005-present)
Search (full-text articles): current (2000-present)
The Globe & Mail [Toronto]
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (7 most recent issues)
Search (full-text articles): current (1977-present)
The Guardian [UK]
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (13 most recent issues)
Search (full-text articles): current (1996-present)
The Independent [UK]
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (November 2006-present)
Search (full-text articles): current (2016-present) & historical (1993-2016)
The London Free Press [Canada]
Browse (digital scan of print issue): current (11 most recent issues)
Search (full-text articles): current (2007-present)
The New York Times
Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews, and opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, and more.
Browse (full website access):
- From inside any Oak Park library building (access News)
- From anywhere outside the library (access News and all-access features—Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic)
You must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to sign up. Available on iOS, Android, and in browser on laptop/desktop. Need help? Explore FAQs for iOS and Android devices.
How to access from any Oak Park library building (on any library computer or device connected to the library’s WiFi)
Get access to News:
- Click the link above for “From inside any Oak Park library building.”
- First-time users will be prompted to create an account. See “Create an account” directions below »
If you have previously created an account, enter your username and password when prompted. - Enjoy unlimited, full website access to News.
How to access from anywhere outside the library
Get access to News and all-access features—Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic:
- Click the link above for “From anywhere outside the library.”
- Enter your Oak Park library card number when prompted.
- On the next screen, you will see an instant digital access code with 72 hours of full site access and all-access features. Click “REDEEM.”
- First-time users will be prompted to create an account. See “Create an account” directions below »
If you have previously created an account, enter your username and password when prompted. - Once your pass expires, return to this page to request a new instant digital access code for another 72 hours.
Create an account
- Enter your email address and create a password or connect using an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account. Your email address will become your username. You will need to remember this username and password to log in next time.
- Complete the form and continue following the instructions above.
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Search (full-text articles): current (1980-present), online (2015-present) & historical with index (1851-2016)
