New York Times

Access The New York Times for FREE!

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Stay informed, inspired, and connected with free access to The New York Times, available to RCLS patrons.

What You Get

Enjoy unlimited access to one of the world’s leading news sources, including:

  • Breaking news and in-depth reporting
  • Games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Crossword
  • Cooking recipes and guides
  • Product reviews from Wirecutter
  • Opinion pieces and cultural coverage
  • Seared salmon with citrus and arugula salad recipe on a phone
  • Wordle game screen showing recent guesses and keyboard layout
  • The New York Times app displaying an article about wind turbines in Spain
  • Baseball player in Seattle Mariners uniform preparing to pitch
  • Wirecutter article on the best personal blender with product images

How it Works

Getting started is quick and easy through mobile or web:

  1. Click the access link.
  2. A code will auto-populate in the redemption field.
  3. Click “Redeem“.
  4. Either register for a free account or log in to your existing account.
  5. You will then receive a confirmation screen displaying when your access will expire.
  6. You will have complimentary access to The New York Times for 24 hours.
  7. Once your access code expires, you can simply repeat the process from step one to redeem the code again.

If you receive a notification of “Code already redeemed” your access from the pervious day has not yet expired. You can log in and access NYTimes.com or the app directly.

Read Anywhere

Access your free subscription on:

  • Desktop or laptop
  • Tablet or smartphone
  • The New York Times app

Start Reading Now!

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