The New York Times Online

The Stanislaus County Library provides free unlimited online access to the New York Times inside all libraries.

In addition, get 72 hours of unlimited access on a home computer or mobile device through our website.

Getting Started

Access on library computers or WiFi:

  1. Access The New York Times
  2. Select “Log In”
  3. If you have an existing nytimes.com account, log into that account.
  4. If you do not have an account, select "Create one" to set up an account using your email address.

Access from outside the library:

  1. Complimentary 72 hours of access available here.
  2. Select "Redeem"
  3. Select “Log In”
  4. If you have an existing nytimes.com account, log into that account.
  5. If you do not have an account, select "Create one" to set up an account using your email address.
  6. Once you have created your account, you are logged in. You will receive an email confirmation of your 72 hours of unlimited access to The New York Times online.
  7. To redeem another 72 hours of access, please select the link on Step 1.

Explore the New York Times

Here's a wide-ranging list of nytimes.com sections to explore:

  • Books - A variety of information on the literary world, including the Book Review podcast.
  • Guides - How to do all sorts of things, from planning your finances to telling a good story.
  • The Learning Network - Fresh classroom resources — from lesson plans and writing prompts to news quizzes, student contests and more — all based on the articles, essays, images, videos and graphics published on nytimes.com.
  • Lens - The New York Times' photography blog.
  • ScienceTake - Combines cutting-edge research from the world of science with stunning footage of the natural world in action.
  • Video - Includes The Daily 360 - immersive, 360-degree videos from around the globe - and The Last Word, a series of video interviews with influential people, kept confidential until after the subject's death.
  • Well - Health, both mental and physical, for you and your family.