MPL is pleased to offer access to PressReader! PressReader provides online access to newspapers and magazines from over 140 countries in over 60 languages. PressReader can be accessed from any computer or mobile device through a web browser or through the apps for iOS and Android.

Using PressReader on a Computer 

- Visit this link in your web browser.
- Select "Sign In," then choose the "Library or Group" option on the sign in page.
- Search for "Milton" and select "Library - Public - Milton Public Library (Offsite)."
- Type in your library card number and PIN, then click "Sign In" to continue.
- If this is your first time accessing PressReader, you will need to fill in the form (email address, password, first and last names). Select "Create My Account."
- You're all set! Start searching or browsing newspapers and magazines.

Using the PressReader App 

- Download the PressReader app for iOS (App Store) or Android (Google Play). Once the download is complete, open the app on your device.
- Select "Sign In," then choose the "Library or Group" option on the sign in page.
- Search for "Milton" and select "Library - Public - Milton Public Library (Offsite)."
- Type in your library card number and PIN, then click "Sign In" to continue.
- If this is your first time accessing PressReader, you will need to fill out the form (email address, password, first and last names). Select "Create My Account."
- You're all set! Start searching or browsing newspapers and magazines.

Ancestry Library Edition
Available on all library computers, Ancestry Library Edition is an essential tool for genealogical research; includes immigration, census, court, and church records, and much more. 

A to Z World Food
Explore food and culture from around the world: learn how to make traditional dishes from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! Browse by country, recipe, ingredients, and more. 

Brainfuse
Students from kindergarten to Grade 12 can get help from live tutors, get homework help, and take practice tests. Career coaching, ESL tutoring and Canadian citizenship study materials are available for adults.

Britannica Library
Trusted, easy-to-use online Encyclopedia Britannica articles for all ages: children, young adults, and a Reference Centre for adults.

Canadian Reference Centre
Read full-text articles from magazines, trade publications, academic journals, and newspapers. Search for articles from Maclean's, Mademoiselle, Consumer Reports, and more.

Early Learning by World Book
Videos, games, read-aloud stories, and activities for preschoolers! Parents can follow the Ontario curriculum correlations and the guided reading program.

Explora
An easy-to-use tool for high school and post-secondary students doing academic research. Discover reliable information on thousands of topics, covering a wide range of subjects.

Flipster
Kick back with free, digital copies of the latest magazines, as well as back issues. Download the free Flipster app for iOS or Android: it makes flipping through your favourite magazine a breeze!

Gale Courses
Choose from 350+ interactive, instructor-led online courses. Study on your own time: courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Choose a course and click Enroll Now to get started!

G1 Practice Tests
Practice tests to help you prepare to write the written G1 driving exam. NOTE: These practice tests are not official; visit Ontario's Ministry of Transportation for official information about driving tests and licensing.

GreenFILE
A database of scholarly, government, and general-interest articles about human impacts on the environment; includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

Halton Community Services Directory
Get help from organizations or programs local to Halton Region. Find walk-in clinics, food banks, recreational programs, service organizations and more. Stay up-to-date on COVID closures and re-openings.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Time for a new hobby? Find full-text books and articles, projects, patterns, and more. Whether you're a collector, crafter, adventurer, performer, or cook, there's something for everyone.

Hoopla
Borrow your favourite eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV series, movies, music, and more! Enjoy up to 10 free downloads a month. Stream, cast to your TV, or download to your device. Get the free app for iOS or Android today.

KidSpeak
Language learning...just for kids! Choose from a number of languages, including English, Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish. NOTE: KidSpeak is part of Transparent Language.

Literary Reference Center
Includes thousands of book synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems.

LOTE Online for Kids
Access more than 1,000 digital books for kids in 35+ languages! Support your child in learning a new language, listen to stories in your own language, and celebrate cultural and literary diversity.

Milton Digital
Search Milton Public Library's collection of digital copies of Milton newspapers.

NoveList Plus
Your next great read is just a few clicks away! Access readalike recommendations for fiction and nonfiction or search by mood, keyword, award-winners, and more.

NoveList K-8 PlusJust for kids: your next great read is just a few clicks away! Access readalike recommendations for ages 0 to 12 and search by genre, grade, or reading level.

OverDrive

Borrow eBooks and audiobooks for free with your library card. Enjoy on your computer, eReader, smartphone, or tablet. 

Learn more about MPL's switch to OverDrive here.

Open Library
Milton Public Library partners with Internet Archive, which brings more than 900,000 digitized texts to readers and researchers worldwide. Learn how to create an account.

Pebble Go
Perfect for little scientists. Every article includes narrated text and word-by-word highlighting. Listen, read, and learn about animals, science, and dinosaurs!

PressReader

Read full­-colour, digital versions of today's top newspapers and magazines from around the world in over 60 languages. Read your favorite titles anytime, anywhere from your desktop or mobile device.

Transparent Language Online
Looking to learn a new language? Choose from 100+ languages, including English as a Second Language, with dozens of dialects to choose from. 

TumbleBook Library
Storybooks, graphic novels, videos, puzzles, playlists, and read-alongs for children in three languages: English, French, and Spanish.