Set up an online library membership

Press Reader gives Westmorland and Furness libraries members access to newspapers, magazines, and comics from the UK and across the world free of charge, using a free app or web-based browser.

Watch a video on how to install Press Reader

To download and use the app follow these steps:

1. Visit the app store of your phone or tablet and search for Press Reader, and download the app on the Press Reader website
2. Open the app, across the bottom of the screen select the sign in.
3. Next there are several options you need to select Libraries and Groups and search Cumbria Library.
4. Using your library membership number and password. If you have forgotten your password use the Library contact form.
5. As a new user you will need to complete the new user page and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the app. Your access runs in 30 days periods.
6. Across the top of the screen, there is the search bar function, use a keyword search to bring up a wider range of content; for example - "history" Your keyword will bring up all items which contain your keyword, select an item to bring up more information and other similar items.
7. Within the more information you can select auto-download to make sure you receive the latest releases.