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Library Pass Program

What it is...

A Museum and Cultural Pass Program for the entire family, providing Schenectady County Public Library families with the opportunity to get reduced or free entrance fees into many of our outstanding historic and cultural venues.

Library Pass Program Guidelines:

Passes are available from the Central Library of the Schenectady County Public Library located at 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.
Passes must be returned to a staff member at the Circulation Desk of the Central Library during regular library hours. Do not use a Drop Box.
Passes are available to Schenectady County residents (18 and older) who possess a valid library card.
Passes are first-come, first served; there are no requests or renewals.
One pass per family at any one time.
Loan period: 2 days.
Overdue fee: $5 per day.
Season: Contact individual organizations for schedule and hours.
If a Library Pass is lost or stolen, the replacement fee is the responsibility of the card holder.

Participating Organizations:

Adirondack Museum
Rt 28N & 30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812, 518.352.7311
- 15% discount on admission to Museum for the Library Card holder & family.
- Library Card and Discount Card must be presented at Museum.
- Replacement fee: $75
Bennington Museum
72 Mian Street, Bennington, VT 05201, 802.447.1571
- Pass admits 2 adults to museum and research library.
- Children and students under 18 admitted free.
- Includes 10% discount in museum gift shop.
- Replacement fee: $50
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, 518.377.2191
- Pass admits 1 family of 4- must include 1 adult 18 years or older.
- Pass does NOT include SRV rides (Simulated Reality Vehicle rides).
- Replacement fee: $50
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002, 413.658.1100
- Free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
- Includes discounts in the museum shop and café.
- Replacement fee: $50
Hancock Shaker Village
Rts 20 & 41, PO box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202, 413.443.0188
- Free admission for 2 adults and 4 youth (7-17).
- Children 6 and under free.
- Replacement fee: $75
The Hyde Collection: Historic House & Museum
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, 518.792.1761
- Pass admits 1 cardholder and family (2 adults and children under 18)
  to Museum Complex.
- Discounted admission to ticketed special exhibits.
- Included in admission: audio guides by cellphone, family activities, lectures & programs (excluding special events).
- Replacement fee: $65
Mabee Farm Historic Site
1080 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, 518.887.5073
- Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under 18 for house tour.
- Replacement fee: $50

Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262, 413.298.4100
- Pass admits 4 persons.
- Children 5 and under free.
- 10% discount in the museum store.
- Replacement fee: $50
Old Stone Fort
145 Fort Road, Schohari, NY 12157, 518.295.7192
- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children (6-17).
- Children 6-17 free.
- Replacement fee: $10
Schenectady Civic Players
12 S. Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305, 518.382.2081
- Pass admits 1 adult or child.
- Pass must be presented at the Box Office prior to 7:30 pm.
- Pass subject to seat availability after 7:30 pm.
- Contact Box Office for additional seating information.
- Replacement fee: $55
Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308, 518.382.7890
- Pass admits 2 adults and all children under 18 living in the same household.
- Pass includes admission to Planetarium.
- Replacement fee: $50
USS Slater-Destroyer Escort Historical Museum 141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202, 518.431.1943
- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children
- Children 5 and under free with family
- Replacement fee: $50

The Schenectady County Public Library Pass Program is made available through the generous support of the Friends of the Library and in cooperation with our community partners.