A national day of reading celebrated by all our public library partners in Ireland. Let’s take a peek at how their patrons used PressReader that day.
was Ireland Reads day.
February 25th, 2021
How many minutes of reading would that be in a year?
23,955,315 minutes in total. That's about 45 years worth of reading!
in a single day.
of reading were banked
of
65,631 minutes
How? With a feature we call Remote Access. When near their local library, readers can connect to the WiFi, and bring home their favorite titles on PressReader, all without stepping inside. Best of all, we ensure our publishing partners continue to be compensated when their articles are read remotely on PressReader.
Does your local library offer PressReader? Visit our
HotSpot Map
to find
a PressReader library near you.
95.74% of readers accessed PressReader remotely.
closed, yet their resources are open.
Libraries may be
73% of readers used the PressReader app to read their favorite newspapers and magazines, and over 50% experienced it on a larger screen like their tablet.
Did you know? PressReader offers readers the option to read titles through page view and text view. What’s the difference? Page view displays newspapers and magazines in their original layout—it’s as if they were printed on your screen.
It’s like a pocket library.
Swipe. Tap. Read.
Morning coffee and today’s trusted news. They make a great pair, don’t you think?
The second most popular time to read was between 10 pm and 11 pm. It appears the Irish must love reading their favorite newspapers and magazines as a way to unwind at the end of their day.
8 am and 9 am.
to read was between
The most popular time
876 different titles were read in a single day.
Readers chose from 7,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world, available in 18 languages and in 29 major categories. Let that sink in. Readers could find titles about anything they were interested in. This was especially true when learning about a new hobby or interest.
#NewYearNewHobbies
for everyone.
There’s content
Libraries in Ireland may be closed during lockdown, but that hasn’t stopped them from providing readers a way to escape with newspapers, magazines, books, and comics.
The world continues to stay at home to remain safe and healthy, so it’s essential to find balance by keeping ourselves informed and entertained.
Libraries in Ireland may be closed during lockdown, but that hasn’t stopped them from providing readers a way to escape with newspapers, magazines, books, and comics.
The world continues to stay at home to remain safe and healthy, so it’s essential to find balance by keeping ourselves informed and entertained.
A national day of reading celebrated by all our public library partners in Ireland. Let’s take a peek at how their patrons used PressReader that day.
was Ireland Reads day.
February 25th, 2021
How many minutes of reading would that be in a year?
minutes in total. That's about 45 years worth of reading!
23,955,315
of reading were banked in a single day.
65,631 minutes
How? With a feature we call Remote Access. When near their local library, readers can connect to the WiFi, and bring home their favorite titles on PressReader, all without stepping inside. Best of all, we ensure our publishing partners continue to be compensated when their articles are read remotely on PressReader.
Does your local library offer PressReader? Visit our
HotSpot Map
to find a PressReader library near you.
95.74% of readers accessed PressReader remotely.
their resources are open.
Libraries may be closed, yet
73% of readers used the PressReader app to read their favorite newspapers and magazines, and over 50% experienced it on a larger screen like their tablet.
Did you know? PressReader offers readers the option to read titles through page view and text view. What’s the difference? Page view displays newspapers and magazines in their original layout—it’s as if they were printed on your screen.
It’s like a pocket library.
Swipe. Tap. Read.
Morning coffee and today’s trusted news. They make a great pair, don’t you think?
The second most popular time to read was between 10 pm and 11 pm. It appears the Irish must love reading their favorite newspapers and magazines as a way to unwind at the end of their day.
8 am and 9 am.
between
to read was
popular time
The most
876 different titles were read in a single day.
Readers chose from 7,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world, available in 18 languages and in 29 major categories. Let that sink in. Readers could find titles about anything they were interested in. This was especially true when learning about a new hobby or interest.
#NewYearNewHobbies
for everyone.
There’s content

What were
people reading?
Top 5 topic interests

Lifestyle breakdown
Entertainment breakdown

What were
people reading?
Top 5 topic interests

Lifestyle breakdown
Entertainment breakdown
The library card is similar to a premium membership card, yet one that’s accessible to anyone. Libraries play much larger roles in the lives of their patrons: some libraries provide access to educational courses and lectures; others offer savings on cultural attractions like museums. Another valuable benefit is the ability to access digital newspapers and magazines simply by logging in with your library card.
PressReader access
Library card perk:
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We saw considerable activity from librarians, both public and academic, who ensured their patrons and students knew that their library is still available as an online resource.
Ensuring citizens stay
informed and connected to trustworthy opinions and ideas, Librarians are just the heroes we need right now.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Ireland celebrated a new national day of reading by inviting people of all ages to pick up something to read and enjoy. Ireland Reads is a public library initiative that is part of their government’s ‘Keep Well’ campaign. We gladly joined Ireland to share this excellent cause and are overjoyed to see an increase in readership, contributing to the country’s mental well-being.
Stuart Hamilton, Head of Libraries Development, LGMA
“Ireland Reads saw the Irish public read for over 930,000 minutes and, we hope, led people to discover again the power of reading for wellbeing in their lives. We hope Ireland Reads kickstarts a year of reading for those who took part and we want people to keep up reading whatever they enjoy – be that books, eBooks, audiobooks, or online newspapers and eMagazines on the PressReader service.”
What is Ireland Reads?
The library card is similar to a premium membership card, yet one that’s accessible to anyone. Libraries play much larger roles in the lives of their patrons: some libraries provide access to educational courses and lectures; others offer savings on cultural attractions like museums. Another valuable benefit is the ability to access digital newspapers and magazines simply by logging in with your library card.
PressReader access
Library card perk:
We saw considerable activity from librarians, both public and academic, who ensured their patrons and students knew that their library is still available as an online resource.
Ensuring citizens stay informed and connected to trustworthy opinions and ideas, Librarians are just the heroes we need right now.
• How the UK’s Surrey Public Libraries keeps communities safe, informed, and connected
• How Johns Hopkins University is supporting their community during COVID-19
• PressReader on location with Vimmerby Public Library
Related articles:
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Ireland celebrated a new national day of reading by inviting people of all ages to pick up something to read and enjoy. Ireland Reads is a public library initiative that is part of their government’s ‘Keep Well’ campaign. We gladly joined Ireland to share this excellent cause and are overjoyed to see an increase in readership, contributing to the country’s mental well-being.
Stuart Hamilton, Head of Libraries Development, LGMA
“Ireland Reads saw the Irish public read for over 930,000 minutes and, we hope, led people to discover again the power of reading for wellbeing in their lives. We hope Ireland Reads kickstarts a year of reading for those who took part and we want people to keep up reading whatever they enjoy – be that books, eBooks, audiobooks, or online newspapers and eMagazines on the PressReader service.”
What is Ireland Reads?
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