The New York Times: Free with Your Library Card

News, Recipes, Games, and More — No Fees

As summer winds down and schedules shift into fall mode, your free Library Card or eCard is still your best tool for staying informed, inspired, and entertained. Did you know it gives you free access to The New York Times?

Stay up to date with the news, browse thousands of recipes, play daily puzzles, and more—all without needing to pay for a subscription.

How to Get Started

There are two ways to get started:

• In the Library: Visit any library location. You don't even need your Library Card or eCard. Use our computers or connect your own device to Library Wi-Fi.
• At Home and On the Move:      
  • Use your free Library Card or eCard to activate your 3-day All Access Pass through the access link on the resource or FAQ page.
  • You'll be prompted to create a free New York Times account (or log in if you already have one).
  • When your pass expires, just revisit the same link to renew it. There's no limit on reactivations.

What's Included

• News and Opinion: Unlimited access to articles, columns, and breaking news online or in the app.
• Cooking: Search by ingredient, filter by dietary needs, and explore editor-curated collections like Our Best Weeknight Recipes and No-Recipe Recipes.
• Games: Play the full suite—Wordle, Spelling Bee, The Crossword, and more.
• More Perks: Your All Access Pass also includes NYT Audio, The Athletic, and Wirecutter.

Even More with Your Library Card

• More News: If you want to read more local papers, check out The Argus, East Bay Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle with Access World News.
• More Cooking: Browse recipe and nutrition titles in our eLibrary:      
  • Libby: magazines, eBooks and audiobooks
  • PressReader: magazines, including international titles
  • hoopla: French Chef with Julia Child BingePass*, Hoopla Magazine BingePass*, eBooks, audiobooks, and television shows     
    • *BingePasses allows you unlimited access to a collection for 7 days and only uses one of your checkouts.
• Product Reviews: Use Wirecutter with Consumer Reports for trusted advice on what to buy.
• Sports Fans: If you follow The Athletic for in-depth coverage, we also offer Sports Illustrated articles dating as far back as 1954 and several sports magazines from PressReader and Libby.

Get More with Your Card

Your Library Card can go further than you might think. Whether you're planning dinner, reading trusted news, or playing the daily Mini, you don't need to pay for a subscription. Just use your free AC Library Card and get more of what matters to you.