The New York Times Online

The New York Times Online

The New York Times Online is available in three editions: English, Spanish and Chinese. Headlines are updated throughout the day.  Readers have access to:

  • News: Understand the world with original reporting from 1,700 journalists.
  • Games: Spelling Bee, Wordle, The Crossword and more.
  • Cooking: Recipes, advice and inspiration for any occasion.
  • Wirecutter: Independent reviews for thousands of products.
  • The Athletic: In-depth, personalized sports journalism.

Accessing The New York Times

  • Checkout limit: 24 hours remote access. After 24 hours you can return to this page and redeem another access code.
  • Mobile apps are available only for remote access. If you're connected to the Library's WiFi inside the library you will not be able to use the mobile app version.
  • The New York Times recommends using the newest version of the Chrome browser for the best loading and browsing experience. More information on this topic can be found in the New York Times Help Center., opens a new window
  • Articles from 1923-1980 are not available for in-library access. However, patrons can access 5 articles per day from this date range via off-site access.
  • The archives for 1851-1922 and 1981 - present are unlimited.

Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older.  The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy.  By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy.

When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability. 

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