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Access the Lakeland Ledger Collection, Tampa Bay Times Collection, USA Today Collection, and America's News online for free with your library card.

  • Blue background with The Ledger logo "L" and text "The Ledger"; link to Lakeland Public Library Lakeland Ledger Collection

    Lakeland Ledger Collection

    With the Lakeland Ledger Collection, you can explore Lakeland history through local news, events, and people . Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

    This service is also available remotely 24/7 on any device. All you need is your library card! To get started, visit the Lakeland Ledger Collection online

  • Blue background with text "Search the Tampa Bay Times Collection"; link to Lakeland Public Library Tampa Bay Times Collection

    Tampa Bay Times Collection

    Explore Tampa history through local news, events and people with The Tampa Bay Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

    This service is also available remotely 24/7 on any device. All you need is your library card! To get started, visit the Tampa Bay Times Collection online.

  • Blue background with text "Search the USA Today collection"; link to Lakeland Public Library USA Today Collection

    USA Today Collection

    Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online from the USA Today Collection.

    This service is also available remotely 24/7 on any device. All you need is your library card! To get started, visit the USA Today Collection online.

  • Computer monitor on desk with text Introducing America's News. Find vetted information on any topic, anywhere; link to Lakeland Public Library Newsbank

    America's News

    Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.  This service features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Lakeland Ledger Collection.

    You can access America's news anytime, anywhere with your library card.  To get started, visit America's New online.

  • The New York Times logo with text Enjoy Complimentary Access to NYTimes.com compliments of Lakeland Public Library and three devices displaying The New York Times

    New York Times Online

    Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply  looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com news compliments of the Lakeland Public Library within any Lakeland Library or enjoy All Access New York Times (News, Games, Cooking, Audio, and The Athletic) remotely with a free 24-hour access link.

    Start exploring the New York Times online at your local Lakeland library or on the go! Here's how:


    In library: 

     

    Offsite: 

    • Get a free 24-hour access link
    • Click the Redeem button to claim the free digital access code
    • Create an account with your email or login if you already have an account
    • Browse articles from New York Times News, New York Times Audio, New York Times Games, New York Times Cooking, and The Athletic for up to 24 hours with this access link. After 24 hours, you will need to visit Library website and click the Offsite link again to get a new one-day access.