New York Times digital edition

We provide free online access to the New York Times at all library locations. We also provide offsite access via a digital pass that you can check out with your library card. A limited number of these passes are available per day.

This access includes all New York Times online content except for the crossword puzzle.

To access the New York Times digital edition via the library, you will need to use an individual New York Times account plus your Durham County Library card.

Getting started

From inside the library:

• Use a library computer or connect your own device to the library WiFi
• Go to nytimes.com/register
• Register with your personal email address, or click on “log in here” if you have already created a New York Times account
• Enjoy access to the New York Times!

For offsite access:

• Click on the remote access link
• Enter your library card number
• Click “Redeem” to get 72 hours of continuous access
• Register with your personal email address, or click on “log in here” if you have already created a New York Times account
• Enjoy access to the New York Times!

After 72 hours, you will need to redeem another pass by repeating these instructions for continued access.