Empire Passes & More

 

What is an Empire Pass?

An Empire Pass allows you to access any NY state park for free! You will not need to pay the parking fee to access parks such as Hamlin Beach, Letchworth, Silver Lake, Oak Orchard State Marine Park, and much more! Visit https://parks.ny.gov/admission/ to learn more about the pass itself.

Lending Requirements/Rules

When you come to the library to borrow an Empire Pass, you will have to read and sign a lending agreement. The agreement is as follows:

  • Must be 18 years old or older.

  • Must have a library card in good standing.

  • The Empire Pass can only be checked out on your own card for 7 days at a time with no renewals.

  • No holds will be placed on Empire Passes.

  • If the Empire Pass is overdue, you will be charged $5 a day until it is returned upon which all fees must be paid.

  • You must return the Empire Pass to the front desk- do not return it to the book drop.

  • If the Empire Pass is lost, damaged, or otherwise returned in an unusable condition you must pay $80 for its replacement.

  • The Empire Pass can only be checked out and returned to the borrowing library (Community Free Library.) We will not send the passes through interlibrary loans.

  • Failure to comply with these policies may result in the patron being prevented from using this service in the future.

Other Important Things to Note

Please note there are additional rules for the passes themselves, the library has no control over these rules. Please visit https://parks.ny.gov/admission/empire-passport/ to read all the rules about the passes.

  • The pass can only be used for one vehicle per park. (Example: You use the pass to get into Hamlin Beach, then hand it over to your friend in the vehicle behind you. Attempting to scan it a second time will not work. Your friend would have to pay the fee.)

  • The pass only covers parking. It does not waive fees for camping, golf, museum or historical site admission, or any other special events happening at a state park.

 

What is an RMSC Pass?

A Rochester Museum and Science Center member pass gives you access to the museum, along with the Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the Cumming Nature Center in Naples, NY. All offer different activities and events you can participate in for free using a RMSC pass.

Lending Requirements/Rules

When you come to the library to borrow an RMSC pass, you will have to read and sign a lending agreement. The agreement is as follows:

  • Must be 18 years old or older.

  • Must have a library card in good standing.

  • The RMSC Pass can only be checked out on your own card for 7 days at a time with no renewals.

  • No holds will be placed on RMSC Passes.

  • If a RMSC pass is overdue, you will be charged $5 a day until it is returned upon which all fees must be paid.

  • You must return the RMSC Pass to the front desk- do not return it to the book drop.

  • If the RMSC Pass is lost, damaged, or otherwise returned in an unusable condition you must pay $120 for its replacement.

  • The RMSC Pass can only be checked out and returned to the borrowing library (Community Free Library.) We will not send the passes through interlibrary loans.

  • Failure to comply with these policies may result in the patron being prevented from using this service in the future.

Other Important Things to Note

Please note there are additional rules for the passes themselves, the library has no control over these rules.

  • A pass covers two adults (18+) and all children under 18 from the same household.

  • A pass gives you free parking and admission to most events, but not all, specifically Planetarium shows. Some Planetarium shows maybe covered in full, while others will only give you a discount when you present your RMSC pass. Please visit their website so you are prepared when visiting the Strasenburgh Planetarium. https://rmsc.org/strasenburgh-planetarium/

 

Fantastic Voyage Passes

What is a Fantastic Voyage Pass?

The Fantastic Voyage passes are provided by the Nioga Library System to serve as an introduction to different local museums! Each pass either permits free entry or a buy one, get one free admission.

A booklet about the different passes we offer is available at the front desk.

The places available:

Fantastic Voyage Pass Rules

  • Must be 18 years old or older to check out a pass.

  • Must have a library card in good standing.

  • The Fantastic Voyage Pass can only be checked out on your own card for 7 days at a time with no renewals.

  • If the Fantastic Voyage Pass is overdue, you will be charged $1 a day until it is returned, up to 5 days, or a total of $5.

  • Only one Fantastic Voyage Pass can be checked out at a time.

  • If the library is closed, the pass may be returned to the book drop. If the library is open, it must be brought to the front desk to be returned.

  • No holds will be placed on Fantastic Voyage passes.