October 2025

Fort Bend County Libraries announces the launch a digital-media platform – PressReader – offering unlimited access to thousands of online magazines, including exclusive, digital access to The Economist.

PressReader is a library service that provides access to both U.S. and world news, along with thousands of popular magazines, all in a user-friendly reading app, making selections available offline for reading at any time, from any place.

Library cardholders can enjoy digital print replicas of thousands of magazines from more than 140 countries/regions, in 40+ languages.

With exclusive features like personalized newsfeeds, instant translation between 20 languages, text-to-speech functionality, article sharing, and advanced discovery tools, PressReader offers an unrivaled reading experience.

From local scoop to global headlines, dive into stories shaping the world! With PressReader, users can stay informed, entertained, and connected with their library card.

Popular titles include Time, Elle, GQ, Vanity Fair, US Weekly, and many more.

This robust digital resource can be found in the eLibrary tab of the library system’s website, on the Digital Resources & Databases page.    

For more information, inquire at any location in the Fort Bend County library system.