But they do have a photocopier. If you want to actually take the magazines home, try your library branch's Magazine Exchange. The theory is, you bring a few in, you take a few home. If the library really doesn't have what you want, it might be worthwhile to check out the local colleges and university libraries. PCC and MHCC are mandated by their charters to serve their districts, so as long as you can prove you live in their districts, you can use their libraries.
Many public universities have similar agreements.
The best way to seriously check out your reading material is over coffee. But you knew that already. Therefore, it is imperative to go to a place with a cafe. They also have books. It is very dangerous.