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Books are just the beginning!

Did you know the Town of Ulster Library offers
FREE museum passes? 

 

***Please see below for specific information about each pass. All passes must be picked up at the Town of Ulster Library.***

 

Located on the historic Rondout waterfront, the Hudson River Maritime Museum was established in 1979 to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret a collection of historical artifacts related to  the maritime heritage of the Hudson River and its tributaries. This is the only museum in New York State exclusively dedicated to this mission.

Our passes can be checked out for up to one week and will grant you admission to the Hudson River Maritime Museum exhibits and the Riverport Wooden Boat School exhibit. Multiple passes can be checked out on one library card.


The mission of Mohonk Preserve is to protect the Shawangunk Mountains region and inspire people to care for, enjoy and explore their natural world.

These passes can be checked out for up to three (3) days. Only one pass can be checked out per library card. Redeem pass at one of the 4 trailheads or visitor’s center for a wristband good for the Mohonk Preserve’s lands only. Children 12 and under do not need a pass when accompanied by an adult. Parking is first come, first serve. Trail map provided.

*Pass does not grant entry to Mohonk Mountain House or Minnewaska State Park.


This pass admits two people to the Motorcyclepedia Museum and can be checked out for up to three days. Open 10AM-4PM Fri-Sun & 4-8PM Thu.


 

The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. This pass provides unlimited day use vehicle entry to most state parks and recreation facilities.

To find out more about the pass and to see a list of locations which accept the pass, click here and download the PDF next to ‘NYS Parks’.


The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is a presidential library in Hyde Park, New York. Located on the grounds of Springwood, the Roosevelt family estate, it holds the records of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States.

This pass entitles one group of five individuals free admission to the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, not the President’s Home or any of the other Roosevelt sites. The pass bearer must bring ID for entry on the day indicated on the pass. This pass can be reserved at the library or online via the Ulster County Library Association.



 

… And look at what else you can borrow with your library card!

 

***Items must be checked out at the Town of Ulster Library.***

Do you need access to a computer? Well, come to the library and check out one of our Chromebooks. Our computers come with a mouse, charger, and case. If you have vision difficulties, ask us about our accessibility options.

Chromebooks can be checked out for 2 weeks. Please note that only Town of Ulster residents age 18 or older are eligible to check out Chromebooks.


No internet access? You can pick up a Wi-Fi Hotspot from your library and get connected!

Wi-Fi Hotspots can be checked out for 2 weeks. Please note that only Town of Ulster residents age 18 or older are eligible to check out Hotspots.


Want to fish but don’t have a pole? We’ve got you covered! We have fishing poles to check out and a handy tackle box you can keep for your next adventure.

Fishing poles can be checked out for 2 weeks.

 


Music lover? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we have the coolest ukuleles in town.

Ukuleles can be checked out for 3 weeks.

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