Newspapers & Magazines

The Mercury News

Access current, full-text articles from the Mercury News on local news, business, sports, front, editorials and obituaries. Enjoy access to issues from 2006-Current or 1985-Recent, as well as the historical issues of the Mercury News for the years 1886-1922.

The New York Times

Read the current issue of The New York Times online (Chinese and Spanish editions included), and enjoy access to the historical issues of The New York Times from 1851 to three years prior to the current year.

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Flipster Digital Magazines

Read popular digital magazines such as People, TIME, Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids, etc.

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PressReader: Magazines & Newspapers with Worldwide Coverage

PressReader provides access to more than 7,000 magazines and newspapers in more than 60 languages, available in full-page, full-color formats, just as they appear in print. Individual issues may be available for up to 3 months.

Please Note: PressReader requires users to be 16 or older.  PressReader also asks users under the age of 16 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to PressReader’s Terms of Use and PressReader’s Privacy Policy.  By following the link above to access PressReader, you certify that you are 16 or older, and that if you are under the age of 16, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to PressReader’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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OverDrive Magazines

View complete, full-color, digital copies of your favorite magazines on a variety of topics including, cooking & food, crafts & maker, entertainment, science & technology, and more.

OverDrive Magazines for Kids & Teens

View complete, full-color, digital copies of your favorite magazines including Hello, High Five, Highlights, National Geographic Kids, and more!

The Mercury News

Access current, full-text articles from the Mercury News on local news, business, sports, front, editorials and obituaries. Enjoy access to issues from 2006-Current or 1985-Recent, as well as the historical issues of the San Jose Mercury News for the years 1886-1922.

The New York Times

Full-text news articles, investigations, opinion pieces, photos and video written and created by journalists from more than 150 countries. Read the current issue of The New York Times online (Chinese and Spanish editions included), and enjoy access to the historical issues of The New York Times from 1851 to three years prior to the current year.

National Geographic Virtual Library

A complete archive of National Geographic magazine and National Geographic Traveler magazine from 1888 - Present. Includes a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos. Topics include animals, environment, history, peoples & cultures, science & technology, and so much more. This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids includes the complete run of the magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images. Topics include animals, history, peoples & cultures, science & technology, and more. This resource is great for report research and browsable for general interest exploration. Note, for the very latest issue of National Geographic Kids, please check OverDrive Magazines for Kids & Teens.

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Life Magazine Archive (1936-2000)

Famous for its award-winning photojournalism (photo essays), Life covers real people and real life situations such as the Vietnam War, first moon landing, etc. as well as politics and popular culture. You can find interviews, essays, advertisements, cartoons, and photographs. This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

TIME Magazine Archive (1923-2000)

Research national and international news, current events, politics, sports, and entertainment. This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

Sports Illustrated Magazine Archive (1954-2000)

Sports Illustrated Magazine Archive chronicles events in the world of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, boating, polo, and more. Find information on professional and amateur sports, high school and college athletics, as well as biographies and statistics of athletes and other sports figures. This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

People Magazine Archive (1974-2000)

People Magazine focuses on the stories of people in and behind the news. Each issue contains a blend of celebrity, lifestyle and human interest stories. Taken as a whole, the archive chronicles popular culture and trends over time. This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

Vanity Fair Magazine Archives (1913-1936 and 1983-2015)

The first version of Vanity Fair was published from 1913 to 1936. The imprint was then revived in 1983 and primarily focused on celebrity portraits and political figures.

Today the magazine is mostly known for a string of exposés e.g. about the cigarette industry, and the unveiling of the identity of Deep Throat. The magazine has also featured candid interviews with celebrities, including a monthly Proust Questionnaire.

This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

Ebony Magazine Archive (1945-2014)

The magazine archives of Ebony covers civil rights, education, entrepreneurship and other social topics with an African-American focus. One notable feature is the annual selection of the “100 most Influential Blacks in America,” featuring entertainment figures, politicians, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs. Find biographical information on famous people like Martin Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali, Eddie Murphy, Tina Turner, Prince, and much more.

This resource is great for locating primary source documents and for report research.

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