Flipster provides access to current issues of popular magazines to read on your computer, tablet, or phone. The Flipster app is available for offline reading.

Reading magazines on your computer requires an internet connection.

How many magazines can I borrow?

There is no limit to the number of magazines you can read or download.

Are the magazines always available?

Most magazines are always available, but some titles can only be read or downloaded by a limited number of people at one time. If a title you want isn't available, check back later.

How long can I keep magazines?

You can keep magazines for 2 days, 7 days or indefinitely, depending on the title. If a magazine has an expiry date, this will display at the bottom of the front cover in the app. If no date shows, the magazine will not expire. Expiry dates do not display if you are reading on your computer as the item gets returned as soon as you close your browser. See the List of magazines (PDF) for details about expiry dates.

Do I have to return magazines?

If you are reading a magazine on your computer, it will be returned once you close your browser.

Can I get back issues of a magazine?

Yes. Back issues are available for many titles. To access back issues on your computer, open the most recent issue of a magazine and choose the All Issues menu item in the right column. To find back issues on your phone or tablet, open the most recent issue of a magazine in your browser and choose All Issues from the menu in the top left corner. You may also be able to access content from back issues through the library's other subscription databases - check the Title List of Online Magazines, Newspapers & Journals to see what's available.

Can I get magazines in other languages?

Currently there are only magazines available in English and French.

Can I print from a magazine?

Printing may be available when reading a magazine on a computer, but not from a phone or tablet. The print button is found towards the bottom of the right hand menu when viewing a magazine on a computer. The available print options are determined by the publisher. You may be able to print a single page, a range, or not at all.

How do I delete a magazine once I have downloaded it onto my device?