Quite often library users are surprised to find out that almost 350 magazines are available at the New Westminster Public Library, and they can be borrowed like any book, CD or DVD.
In addition to the print collection, New Westminster residents who possess New Westminster public library cards have online access to Zinio, an online company that currently offers over 300 digital magazines and is adding more titles regularly. For those who prefer the print format, keep in mind that Zinio has the advantage of offering the most current issues anytime and anywhere. Moreover, once you start subscribing to a title digitally, the issues you download are yours to keep! Every year the library adds new subscriptions to the print magazine collection based on the most popular topics, as well as recommendations coming from library users. In 2013, six new titles were added.
Beadwork is a real source of inspiration for all passionate beaders, due to its constant supply of stunning jewelrymaking ideas. Sport fans can now enjoy two new publications: Canadian Cycling, an excellent source of information on bicycling news and equipment, and Tennis Magazine, which covers the latest news from the world of tennis.
Sight & Sound is an international film magazine published by The British Film Institute that is recommended to all film lovers.
If you've been looking for a publication that has the latest trends on highend audio equipment and also audio-related news, try Stereophile.
Not too many poetry magazines can be found on the newsstands, but the library has one of the best.
Contemporary Verse 2 (CV2) is a Canadian publication filled with poetry, interviews with poets and reviews.
The complete list of the magazines (and newspapers) that the library subscribes to is available on the library website (www.nwpl.ca). Look under Your Library and then select Collections.
Or come in and browse the magazine shelves at both the main library and the Queensborough branch.
Then sign up from home for a free Zinio account.
Enjoy your magazine, whatever the format.
