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Michigan library card gives discounts to state attractions


The Van Buren State Park is one of hundreds of attractions that offers discounts or free access via the Michigan Activity Pass. (WWMT/File)
The Van Buren State Park is one of hundreds of attractions that offers discounts or free access via the Michigan Activity Pass. (WWMT/File)
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Libraries have always been a home for adventures. Shelves filled with books highlight stories and tales stretching back through time.

For Michiganders, a library membership could also provide your family's ticket to free fun.

The Activity Pass

For 12 years, The Michigan Activity Pass has offered library card holders access to free and discounted attractions around the state. In 2019 the program added 33 new destinations bumping its total to more than 450 locations.

The program is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Recreation and Park Association and the Library Network.

You can find out if your local library participated in the program by going online and looking for a pass.

Using the program

Library card holders access and print out Michigan Activity Pass discounts online.

To use the program, you would need to fill out basic information including your zip code and library branch.

The program then could offer you destinations based on the distance you want to travel. You could select any of them to get more information about the deal the pass provides.

Next you'll be prompted to pick a date and time for your pass. Then, you would need to fill out an information sheet.

Afterwards, print out your pass and bring it along. The program said you will need to have your pass with you to get access.

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