For public libraries
Give patrons access to the Newsreel app — trustworthy, nonpartisan news with daily briefings, quizzes, and streaks. Track community engagement with a real-time leaderboard.
We have a lot of great products that get underused, but Newsreel really stands out. As a library director and a parent, I want all of my family to use this.
The challenge
Adults under 30 now trust social media as much as national news organizations (Pew Research). Libraries can offer the trusted alternative, and patrons sign up in 60 seconds.
What’s included
Every story, quiz, poll, and streak. Unlimited.
A real-time leaderboard that tracks patron engagement.
Journalist-written and fact-checked. No ads, no agenda.
Pricing
One flat annual price, based on the population you serve.
Funding
Most libraries fund Newsreel through existing budgets, LSTA and IMLS grants, state library funds, or Friends-of-the-Library support. We'll help you identify the right source and give you ready-to-use language for the application.
Privacy
Newsreel is ad-free with no third-party ad trackers, and we never sell patron data. Our approach is built to align with the ALA's patron-privacy principles.
Pricing is a flat annual fee based on the population your library serves, from $1,000 for under 25,000 up to $5,000 for large systems. See pricing →
Patrons sign up in about 60 seconds and get full access to the Newsreel app. You can see how many patrons are using it through a real-time community leaderboard.
Yes. Most libraries fund Newsreel through existing budgets, LSTA and IMLS grants, state library funds, or Friends-of-the-Library support. We'll help you identify the right source and provide ready-to-use application language.
Yes. Newsreel is ad-free with no third-party ad trackers, and we never sell patron data. Our approach is built to align with the American Library Association's patron-privacy principles.
Schedule a demo to see how Newsreel works for public libraries.