Art

Get free and low-cost passes for cultural destinations like:

• museums
• science centers
• zoos
• theatres

Instructions

1. Log in with your library card and last name on the Discover & Go site
2. Browse for passes by date or by venue
3. Make a reservation
4. Print your pass

Restrictions

• Discover & Go passes are available to Palo Alto Library cardholders age 14 and older. For some attractions, the minimum age will be 16 or 18 and up.
• Patrons must live within the library's service area in order to log in and reserve passes.
• You can have 2 active reservations at a time.
• You can make reservations up to 3 months in advance.
• Active reservations can be canceled only if the pass has not been printed.
• If you reserve a pass and do not use it or cancel the reservation, the unused pass will count towards your limit.
• Some venues have placed a 1-pass-per-year restriction and you will only be able to reserve those passes once per calendar year. You will find details about each pass within the venue information.
• The pass is for use only by the person named and only on the date specified. No photocopies are allowed.
• Valid ID is required for admission with passes to venues.

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Access

• Desktop users: Enter your library account number and PIN with our special link.
• Mobile users: Use library code "paloaltocitylibrary" and then enter your library account and PIN on the following screen. 

This resource is provided by the California State Library and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Development & Support program. Palo Alto City Library has access from Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022.

Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with Skillshare's courses for current and aspiring creatives and professionals.

You can browse thousands of courses in the following categories:

• Create: Animation, Creative Writing, Film & Video, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Music, Photography, UI / UX Design, Web Development 
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This resource is provided by the California State Library and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Development & Support program. Palo Alto City Library has access to limited Skillshare memberships for free from Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022.

Access:

1. Click the Skillshare link
2. Create a new Skillshare account
3. Click the activate button to redeem your unlimited access for 3 months. You do not have to enter credit card information to access.