Category: Updates

If you love newspapers or magazines (or used to pick one up on your way through the library), this is something you’ll definitely want to try.

So… what is PressReader?

Think of PressReader as a digital newsstand. It gives you access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world, all in one place. You can browse today’s paper, catch up on missed issues, or flip through magazines on travel, cooking, health, hobbies, and more.

The easiest way to try it (no account or login required!)

Here’s something really nice: if you’re in or near the library, you don’t have to sign in at all.

Simply:

• Open the PressReader app or website while you’re at the library
• Start reading

That’s it.

Once you’ve connected this way, you’ll continue to have access for two full days, even after you leave. When it expires, you can renew it the next time you’re near the library again.

This is a great option if you prefer to keep things simple—no usernames, no passwords, no fuss.

Want to read from home?

If you’d like to use PressReader without coming into the library, you can log in with your library card.

Here’s how:

1. Open PressReader (app or website)
2. Click or tap “Sign in”
3. Choose Library or Group
4. Search for our library
5. Enter your library card number and PIN

Once you’re signed in, you’ll have the same full access—just from the comfort of your home.

A few helpful tips

If you’re not especially comfortable with technology, don’t worry! PressReader is fairly easy to use once you get started. Here are a couple of things that may help:

• You can make the text larger for easier reading
• You can switch to a simple text view if the page feels busy
• You can tap or click articles to read them clearly on their own

And of course, if something isn’t working the way you expect…

We’re happy to help

If you’d like a hand getting started, please don’t hesitate to ask. We’d be glad to walk you through it step by step—whether that’s on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

PressReader is a wonderful way to stay informed, entertained, and connected—with stories from around the corner and across the world. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Happy reading!

We’re proud to introduce our new website along with our updated brand and logo. These changes reflect an exciting step forward for our library as we continue to grow, adapt, and better serve our community.

Moving Forward Together

This website and brand refresh are part of our ongoing effort to modernize while staying responsive to the needs of our community. Libraries are always evolving, and we’re excited to continue growing with you.

Thank you for visiting, exploring, and supporting the McKellar Public Library. We invite you to check back often as we share updates, highlights, and stories from the library.

We’re partnering with our friends at the Whitestone Public Library & Technology Centre and the Magnetawan Public Library to offer Reading Dragons & Friends, created by the Dover Public Library.

Every month, young readers can earn 6 creature families with four cards in each creature family. That means you could collect up to 24 unique cards per month!

Earn a new card for every 30 minutes of reading. Pick up your reading tracker at any of the three libraries. Each library has 2 unique creatures per month.

The McKellar Township Public Library is proud to introduce our new logo! A fresh symbol that reflects our role at the heart of the community.

The design features an open heart, created with three flowing lines in red, yellow, and blue. The open shape represents our commitment to being welcoming, accessible, and inclusive. A place where everyone belongs. It also reflects our vision of the Library as a community hub, where ideas, stories, and people come together.

The colours were chosen with purpose:

While our look has changed, our mission has not. This new logo celebrates what we’ve always been, and what we continue to strive to be; an open-hearted, welcoming space at the centre of McKellar Township.

You may notice our new logo appearing in some places before others. As we roll out our updated brand, things may look a little inconsistent for a while—and that’s okay! We’re updating gradually and thoughtfully, and appreciate your patience as we bring our new look to life.