eMagazine Information

Flipster eMagazines


Getting started

Access the digital magazines available at your library through a variety of platforms.

  • Access Flipster online using the web browser of your computer or mobile device.
  • Offline viewing available via the Flipster app for iPads and iPhones, Android Phones and Tablets, and side-loaded to Kindle Fire Tablets.
  • Search by title, keyword, or browse by category.

How do you access Flipster?

Via a computer, tablet, or phone:

Click on the Flipster link on your library’s website, enter your library card information to access the site where you can browse available magazines. You can then click on a magazine to view it within your browser. This means that you can access Flipster from any computer, your phone, or your tablet, as long as you are connected to the Internet. A list of magazines is available here.

The Flipster app:

The Flipster app offers offline viewing of downloaded content on your mobile devices. To download the free Flipster app, search the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store for "Flipster - Digital Magazines." Installation instructions for the Kindle Fire app available here.

  • Browse for and download popular magazines to read offline
  • Access digital table of contents for each magazine
  • Read articles in text view
  • Tap highlighted areas to jump to articles and related websites
  • Track percentage of magazine read

Searching Flipster Online:

The Flipster Home screen is the default search screen and offers the ability to search for titles by keyword, as well as browse by Category, Latest Issues, and All Issues.

To create a Basic Keyword Search:

  1. From the Home Screen, enter your search terms in the Find field and click Search. A Result List of magazines that match your search is displayed.
  2. Click on a title or the Read This Issue link to read it in the Flipster viewer.

Frequently Asked Questions


Tutorials

Flipster on Desktop Computers - Tutorial

Flipster app for Android Devices and Kindle Fire Tablet - Tutorial

Flipster app for iPad and iPhone - Tutorial