Adventure Passes are BACK, just in time for summer!
Your library card gets you free access to local attractions, thanks to the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass Program. To ensure an fun and effortless experience for you and your family, make sure to read the following guidelines and venue-specific information.
General Information
- Passes are available to CPL cardholders who are 18 years and older and residents of Clinton, Iowa. Your card cannot be expired or have fees of over $10.
- To log in, you will need to use your library card number and pin. If you don't know your pin, please contact the library to reset it.
- One pass to each venue may be reserved once every 365 days.
- Reservations are available up to 90 days in advance. Always verify the open dates of any venue before making a reservation.
- Passes cannot be used for any other special member events.
Cancellations
- If you cannot use a pass at the time you reserved, please cancel your reservation at least one day in advance. If you miss your reservation without cancelling beforehand, you will have to wait 365 days to reserve a new pass. Cancel your reservation by calling the library during open hours at (563) 242-8441.
The Sawmill Museum
The Sawmill Museum is located in the Lyons District in Clinton, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, Historic Lincoln Highway Byway, and just off the Great River Road. The mission of The Sawmill Museum is to preserve, collect, interpret, and explore the history of America’s sawmill, lumber, and forestry industries. Centered around the story of Clinton, Iowa’s rich lumber history, the museum features dynamic exhibits, programs, and events that explore the history of these industries, their current practices, and future opportunities and challenges.
Pass Information
- Admits 2 adults and up to 4 dependents.
- You will need a physical entry pass in order to visit this attraction. Passes are available at the Main Branch.
- Show us the following at the front desk to pick up the pass:
- A copy of your confirmation page (either on your phone or a printed copy).
- Library card or ID which matches the name on the confirmation page.
- You may pick up the entry pass no more than one day before your scheduled visit.
- Return the pass to the library no more than one day after your scheduled visit.
Figge Art Museum
The Figge Art Museum is a premier cultural destination showcasing one of the Midwest’s finest art collections—including notable holdings in Haitian, American Regionalist, and Spanish Colonial art—and offering diverse exhibitions and educational programs that enrich the community through the power of art.
Pass Information
- Admits two adults and all dependents. Not valid for special events.
- Patrons must present their pass confirmation along with a photo ID that matches the name on the pass.
- Prior to making a reservation, please contact the destination to verify hours of operation.
Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo serves an education and conservation center that actively works with other programs on field conservation, coordinated breeding programs, and community education to make sure the incredible creatures we share this planet will stay part of the natural world for generations to come.
Pass Information
- Admits two adults and up to four children who reside in the same household (18 and under). If you have more than 4 children, you will receive 50% off the admission for each additional child.
- You will need a physical entry pass in order to visit this attraction. Passes are available at the Main Branch.
- Show us the following at the front desk to pick up the pass:
- A copy of your confirmation page (either on your phone or a printed copy).
- Library card or ID which matches the name on the confirmation page.
- You may pick up the entry pass no more than one day before your scheduled visit.
- Return the pass to the library no more than one day after your scheduled visit.
Putnam Museum and Science Center
The Putnam Museum and Science Center offers unique, immersive, hands-on learning experiences to over 140,000 people each year, including more than 30,000 school/youth group visitors. We exist to preserve our region’s treasures, educate people of all ages in unique and lasting ways, and connect people to each other as they experience science, history, cultures, and environments throughout time and across the globe.
Pass Information
- Admits up to five guests.
- You must pick up the physical membership card from the Main Branch prior to your visit. Automated paper printouts will not be accepted at the venue.
- Show us the following at the front desk to pick up the pass:
- A copy of your confirmation page (either on your phone or a printed copy).
- Library card or ID which matches the name on the confirmation page.
- You may pick up the entry pass no more than one day before your scheduled visit.
- Return the pass to the library no more than one day after your scheduled visit.
Museums for All
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.
Museums for All is a national, branded access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. It is open to participation by any type of museum — including art, history, natural history/anthropology, and general museums, children’s museums, science centers, planetariums, nature centers, historic houses/sites, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums.