Magazines & Newspapers

Alameda Newspapers Collection

Access to six Alameda newspapers:

Alameda Daily Star (1908)
Alameda Daily Times (1908)
The Alameda Post (1869)
Alameda Times Star (1877-1971)
The Daily Encinal (1869-1908)
The Evening Times-Star (1909-1912)

Available on a library computer or on the Alameda Free Library Wi-Fi network only.

California Digital Newspaper Collection

The California Digital Newspaper Collection is a growing repository of historical California newspapers published from 1846-present.
The repository is run by UC Riverside’s Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research.

Consumer Reports

As a library user you have unlimited access to:
Ratings and reviews for over 8,500 products
Test scores on performance, safety, and reliability
Expert buying guides and how-to videos
Latest news on recalls, health, money & food

If accessing the site outside of the library, a library card is required.

Libby Magazines

Enjoy over 5,000 popular eMagazine titles for all ages with no wait and no limits. Libby titles are compatible with most mobile devices.

New York Times (Digital Subscription)

Thanks to the funding from the Friends of the Alameda Free Library we are excited to offer All Access to the New York Times Digital Subscription which includes the News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and the Athletic.

Newsbank

Full text access to the San Francisco Chronicle (1985-), East Bay Times (2016-), Alameda Times Star (2001-2016), Alameda Journal (2001-) and hundreds of newspapers throughout the United States. Diverse source types include printed and online newspapers, newswires, transcripts and videos.
If accessing the site outside of the library, a library card is required.

Newsbank: Heritage Hub

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Newsbank: Heritage Hub [link to site]

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704-today. Heritage Hub helps you identify relatives, uncover new information and unknown family members. Includes coverage from all 50 states.
If accessing the site outside of the library, a library card is requ