Dont underestimate the money-saving might of a humble library card.

You dont have to be a bibliophile to benefit from your local librarys offerings.

Think of the programs as an extension of the mission of public libraries to provide public access to information.

A mother and child look at art in a museum.

Some pass programs, though, are only open to families with children.

Weve highlighted a few programs below.

Check with your local library to see whether it operates something similar.

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Instead of free tickets, some library systems offer discounts on merchandise or parking.

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Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.

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Some passes are disposable and some need to be returned.

Returnable passes include fines if not returned on time, so be sure to read the rules.

Passes to the Atlanta zoo are available for a family of three after checking out the Zoo Atlanta DVD.

All you need is a library card.

The number of admissions varies with each venue and some have waiting lists.

Though not technically a museum, Zoo Miami is also part of the museum pass program.

Library patrons can check out one pass per seven-day period.

Patrons cannot renew the passes or reserve them for a specific date.

Passes are first-come, first-served.

A party of seven can visit the nature and science museum with one museum pass.

The History Colorado Center and Molly Brown House permit only groups of four per each museum pass.

There is no limit to the amount ofpass reservationsyou can make in a year.

Participating arts and culture organizations include the Phoenix Art Museum, Reid Park Zoo and the Sedona Heritage Museum.

Passes expire seven days from check out and do not need to be returned.

Some passes will admit up to four museum visitors.

However, the number of free tickets per pass varies by attraction.

Passes may include the Conservatory of Flowers, Exploratorium, Haas-Lilienthal House and the Museum of African Diaspora.

Online reservationsare available and passes cannot be canceled once printed.

Passes to some museums are only available for families with children.

Themuseum pass programeven includes attractions that arent museums, like the Seattle Aquarium and the Woodland Park Zoo.

Library patrons can reserve one pass up to 30 days ahead of the scheduled date.

New passes become available every day and space is limited.

Museum passes offer free admission for at least two adults, some include four or more.

She covers lifestyle topics for The Penny Hoarder.

Nicole Dow, a former staff writer at The Penny Hoarder, also contributed.

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