Flipster
In 2023, KFPL will be moving to Libby (by Overdrive) for our digital magazine collections. Patrons will enjoy access to a much larger collection on January 3, 2023.
Accessing Flipster
Flipster offers free digital access to 27 popular magazines. Anyone with a KFPL membership can access Flipster, either on the web or through the iOS or Android app.
Download one of the handouts below for instructions on how to access Flipster:
Once you're online or in the app, just use your Library Card Number (Patron ID) to login and start reading.
Features
Finding and Reading Magazines
Once you've signed into Flipster, you'll be able to browse through the collection and search for a specific title. Download the Getting Started with Flipster guide and Flipster Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about how to access magazines and use the Flipster viewer.
Back Issues
Back issues for each of the magazines in the collection are available. The method for accessing these issues will depend on the device you are using to access Flipster.
Desktop or Mobile Web Browser
To access back issues in your desktop or mobile web browser, open the most recent issue of a magazine and select the All Issues menu item in the right column to see all available issues.
Mobile or Tablet App
To access back issues in the mobile app, tap on the info icon associated with the magazine you are interested in. From the Details Screen, you can browse all available back issues. (Available now in iOS, coming soon in Android).
