MAP Passes are available to Poughkeepsie Public Library District library card holders * who are 18 years of age or older, have a valid email address, and have no outstanding fines. *Passes to FDR Presidential Library & Museum are available to all Mid-Hudson Library System card holders.
Book up to two (2) passes on same day to combine visits to nearby venues. These may be local places or destinations on getaway trips to the Adirondacks, Albany, Berkshires, Boston, CT coastline, Danbury or Hartford, NYC, Springfield, and Vermont.
Always confirm hours and visiting information on destination’s website.
Failure to cancel a pass you do not use may result in suspension of pass privileges.
Pass Types: Printable passes, called Print on Demand. Physical passes, called Pick up/Return.
Print on Demand passes: Reserve for day of visit and marked “Closed” when Destination is closed. Always check their hours. Print pass when reserving at home or contact the Library to print it for you after reserving pass. Take the printed pass to entrance on specific date printed on the pass.
Pick Up/Return passes: Reserve for day of pick up and marked “Closed” when Library is closed. On holidays a venue may be open, but Library closed, so reserve a day early. Check out pass (inside pouch) for three (3) days including pick-up date, day to use pass, and day to return.
- Library card barcode must match reservation at check-out.
- Return to library branch where checked out, and you may use Book Drop to return.
- A $5.00 per day fine if returned after due date (okay to use drop box after closing time).
- If not returned within one week, pass is considered lost, and a replacement cost fined.
When Reserving: Reserve up to 60 days in advance. Under the date, find destination and request. You’ll need library card’s barcode. Follow the prompts. You’ll receive confirmation email and a reminder email 2 days before a reservation. You may add a Text reminder. For Print on Demand passes, select “Print Pass” to print from home and bring to destination on date printed on pass.
Cancelling a Pass Reservation: Use “My Passes” button by logging in with library card barcode, and clicking on pass to cancel, or call the Library. If reservation is in 24 hours or less, “My Passes” directs you to call the Library to cancel for you. Failure to cancel a pass, so that others may use it, may result in a suspension of reservation privileges.
Questions? Call the Reference Desk at (845) 485-3445 x 3702.
Admits: VIP Library Pass is two (2) people for free admission AND four (4) Discounted Tickets for 4 addtional people for discounted entrance of $17 for Adult, $15 for Seniors, and $12 for Youth, when present the Library Pass at Box Office. They accept either the Printed Pass or a Digital Display on your mobile phone. Library Pass Holders do not need a timed-entry reservation. If group size is larger than the two free entrances and four additional discounted admissions -- , you may purchase additional admissions at the Box Office or online: Adults (16-64) $28; Srs. (65+) $23; Youth (5-15) $19; Children (under 5) free. Pass is not valid for special events. Check their calendar to avoid or plan around any closing of exhibits due to special events held on the day of your visit. Open 10 AM – 4 PM, except some seasonal Winter Mondays and 3 holidays.
Restrictions: Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in museum unless needed for a medical reason. Food or beverages may only be consumed on the public concourse or any of the on-site restaurants, but are not allowed in the museum’s exhibits. To shoot hoops on Center Court (if available), must be wearing appropriate footwear, and staff will provide your group with a sanitized basketball.
BHOF accepts Both a Printed Pass OR Digital Pass displayed on a mobile phone. Print pass when reservation is made with Print Button, or save as PDF. To display pass digitally on phone or re-print pass: Use emailed reservation or text reminder. Click on "Pass Info Center" and/or "View Pass Info" to display.
Admits: VIP Library Pass is two (2) people for free admission AND four (4) Discounted Tickets for 4 addtional people for discounted entrance of $17 for Adult, $15 for Seniors, and $12 for Youth, when present the Library Pass at Box Office. They accept either the Printed Pass or a Digital Display on your mobile phone. Library Pass Holders do not need a timed-entry reservation. If group size is larger than the two free entrances and four additional discounted admissions -- , you may purchase additional admissions at the Box Office or online: Adults (16-64) $28; Srs. (65+) $23; Youth (5-15) $19; Children (under 5) free. Pass is not valid for special events. Check their calendar to avoid or plan around any closing of exhibits due to special events held on the day of your visit. Open 10 AM – 4 PM, except some seasonal Winter Mondays and 3 holidays.
Restrictions: Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in museum unless needed for a medical reason. Food or beverages may only be consumed on the public concourse or any of the on-site restaurants, but are not allowed in the museum’s exhibits. To shoot hoops on Center Court (if available), must be wearing appropriate footwear, and staff will provide your group with a sanitized basketball.
BHOF accepts Both a Printed Pass OR Digital Pass displayed on a mobile phone. Print pass when reservation is made with Print Button, or save as PDF. To display pass digitally on phone or re-print pass: Use emailed reservation or text reminder. Click on "Pass Info Center" and/or "View Pass Info" to display.