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The New York Times

Full access to The New York Times' industry-leading, original journalism. Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars & more. Get unlimited articles on NYTimes.com and the NYTimes app.

How do I access New York Times Digital?

If you are in the library, you will have free, unlimited digital access:

  1. Click Connect to the New York Times
    Note: You must connect through the library's unique link on this page to gain free access
  2. Follow the prompts to Create a free account or Log in if you already have an account
  3. Enjoy free, unlimited digital access!

If you are at home or outside of the library, you may redeem a code for 72 hours of free digital access:

  1. Click Connect to the New York Times
    Note: You must connect through the library's unique link on this page to gain free access, whether you are using a desktop or mobile device
  2. Enter your complete 14-digit library card number and click Log In
  3. A code will appear. Click REDEEM
  4. Follow the prompts to Create a free account or Log in if you already have an account
  5. A confirmation page will appear advising when your 72-hour access expires. Click Continue 
  6. If you're using a mobile device, you may now launch the NYTimes app and sign in with the account you created; the code will have already been applied
  7. After your 72 hours are up, you can follow these same steps again to redeem another code
    Note: This is the licensing model determined by the New York Times. Madison Public Library is unable to extend or make adjustments to your home access.
Availability: 
This resource is available remotely to users with Madison Public Library as their home library. After using our link, you can create a free account for short term access. Use our link again as needed.

Contact

Have a question? Contact our Reference Department by phone at 608-266-6300 or by email.