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.
Open Thurs. May 5 to Mon. Oct. 24, 2022 on Thurs - Mon, 10 am - 5 pm.
Admits: Two (2) Admissions, plus children under 13 are always free with a recommended Timed-Entry Tour Reservation Booking on their website for the date of the library pass, then selecting a Guided or Self Guided Studio Tour or a Grounds Pass, and selecting the Time and entering Promo Code in caps: POUGHPASS at checkout for each of two passes that pop up below at no charge (free may be applied to adult, youth, senior or military tickets). Enter children (under 13 free) or additional ticket purchases. Arrive 30 minutes early to park, check-in, use restrooms, and walk to Studio for tour. Show your PPLD library card, your library pass reservation (either printed or displayed on a mobile device from your emailed MAP pass confirmation or text reminder under View Pass Info), and your online timed-entry reservation at Admissions. Walk-in requests for tours depend on availability. Masks are optional but encouraged for households w/ immunocomprised individuals. Chesterwood follows Covid MA guidelines: https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-updates-and-information Download the property map.
Grounds Only Pass: Enjoy the stunning Berkshire mountain views, formal gardens, Woodland Walk, climb the Ledges Trail, and picnic on tables in the former apple orchard. Starting July 1, 2022, the annual outdoor contemporary show will be on view on the grounds. The Grounds Only ticket does not allow entry into the Studio or permanent collections at the Barn Gallery.
Restrictions: Admissions sells bottled water, but no food. You may bring a picnic. The Library Pass covers standard admission only. Do not park on lawn or driveway.
Hours: Open Thursdays – Sundays, 10 AM – 5 PM, May 5 - Oct. 24, 2022. Chesterwood reopens in May, 2023.
Physical Address: 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA (70 miles from Poughkeepsie.) It is just off Route 183 in Glendale section of Stockbridge, MA.
GPS Address: Follow these directions as Chesterwood advises that Google maps and some GPS systems’ directions are incorrect and will lead you to single-lane dirt roads.
This Pass Printed when Reservation is Made OR Confirmation Email or Text Reminder Accepted on Your Cell Phone when You Display Pass under View Pass Info. To re-print pass: Login to "My Passes" with Library's barcode or find your emailed PPLD confirmation for Library Pass. Click on "Pass Info Center" and click on "View Pass Info" to display. To print, right click mouse, select print.
Open Thurs. May 5 to Mon. Oct. 24, 2022 on Thurs - Mon, 10 am - 5 pm.
Admits: Two (2) Admissions, plus children under 13 are always free with a recommended Timed-Entry Tour Reservation Booking on their website for the date of the library pass, then selecting a Guided or Self Guided Studio Tour or a Grounds Pass, and selecting the Time and entering Promo Code in caps: POUGHPASS at checkout for each of two passes that pop up below at no charge (free may be applied to adult, youth, senior or military tickets). Enter children (under 13 free) or additional ticket purchases. Arrive 30 minutes early to park, check-in, use restrooms, and walk to Studio for tour. Show your PPLD library card, your library pass reservation (either printed or displayed on a mobile device from your emailed MAP pass confirmation or text reminder under View Pass Info), and your online timed-entry reservation at Admissions. Walk-in requests for tours depend on availability. Masks are optional but encouraged for households w/ immunocomprised individuals. Chesterwood follows Covid MA guidelines: https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-updates-and-information Download the property map.
Grounds Only Pass: Enjoy the stunning Berkshire mountain views, formal gardens, Woodland Walk, climb the Ledges Trail, and picnic on tables in the former apple orchard. Starting July 1, 2022, the annual outdoor contemporary show will be on view on the grounds. The Grounds Only ticket does not allow entry into the Studio or permanent collections at the Barn Gallery.
Restrictions: Admissions sells bottled water, but no food. You may bring a picnic. The Library Pass covers standard admission only. Do not park on lawn or driveway.
Hours: Open Thursdays – Sundays, 10 AM – 5 PM, May 5 - Oct. 24, 2022. Chesterwood reopens in May, 2023.
Physical Address: 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA (70 miles from Poughkeepsie.) It is just off Route 183 in Glendale section of Stockbridge, MA.
GPS Address: Follow these directions as Chesterwood advises that Google maps and some GPS systems’ directions are incorrect and will lead you to single-lane dirt roads.
This Pass Printed when Reservation is Made OR Confirmation Email or Text Reminder Accepted on Your Cell Phone when You Display Pass under View Pass Info. To re-print pass: Login to "My Passes" with Library's barcode or find your emailed PPLD confirmation for Library Pass. Click on "Pass Info Center" and click on "View Pass Info" to display. To print, right click mouse, select print.