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<\/p>\nYou’ve seen those\u00a0 infomercials that tell you to order some\u00a0 wonderful miracle\u00a0 product that you can’t live without and once they’ve almost got\u00a0 you hooked…they throw in…”But wait…there’s more!”\u00a0 And then they tell you about some great\u00a0 thingamajig that goes along with the other thingamajig and there you are…ordering.\u00a0 \u00a0Well friends,\u00a0 that’s what’s going on\u00a0 with a New York , Queens or\u00a0 Brooklyn Library card!!!!<\/p>\n
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Use that library card to\u00a0 borrow those books, do that\u00a0 research, watch that\u00a0 movie, attend that\u00a0 lecture, use their restrooms\u00a0 and then..to reserve a free museum pass<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span> .\u00a0 All you have to do is go to the The day the program was announced, July 15th, the NY City Library received over 5000 on-line\u00a0 applications for library cards usually it’s about 290!\u00a0 \u00a0But wait there’s more…over 9,500 free passes to the\u00a0 Met Museum, Whitney and MoMa\u00a0\u00a0are now\u00a0 reserved-sold out (well not sold ’cause it’s free).\u00a0 There are 33 institutions in Culture Pass\u00a0 and more coming. One caveat – you can only go\u00a0 once a year to each venue.\u00a0 Good news is that a pass can be for 2 to 4 people depending on the institution.\u00a0 This City and Library\u00a0 initiative is focused on allowing more access to the culture\u00a0 this City has to offer that\u00a0 may not otherwise be affordable to many.\u00a0 \u00a0The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum\u00a0 is on the list and\u00a0 its ticket alone\u00a0 can be $33 for one person.<\/p>\n Right now(July 23) all passes are gone, but as of August 1 and the first of every month thereafter\u00a0 reservations are open again.<\/p>\n My friends from across the country talk to me about the cost of living in NYC and discuss how their\u00a0 rotisserie chickens are only $4.99\u00a0 and gasp at my $8.99.\u00a0 Of course, they’re right, but you can’t beat the quality\u00a0 and quantity\u00a0 of\u00a0 free-bees\u00a0 this City offers.\u00a0 (Let’s not talk about apt costs and parking-that’s a whole different story)\u00a0 BTW the Met Opera’s free\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0summer HD\u00a0 outdoor series starts on\u00a0 August 24th\u00a0 – more info in my next post.<\/p>\n AS ALWAYS, LOVE THIS CITY!<\/strong><\/p>\n KAY’S NOTES:\u00a0<\/strong>(Now that\u00a0 news of Culture Pass has hit all the papers and social media\u00a0 many of you are probably well aware of this\u00a0 program; however,\u00a0 I thought I would be remiss if I didn’t write this post just in case.)<\/em><\/p>\n IMPORTANT TO KNOW:<\/strong>\u00a0From Culture Pass website:\u00a0Dozens of organizations participate in Culture Pass, from children\u2019s museums and public gardens to historical societies and heritage centers. View the full list of participating organizations to see what interests you \u2014 whether it\u2019s fine art or history, nature or photography.\u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/www.culturepass.nyc\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n GOOD TO KNOW<\/strong>: (FROM NYPL website) There are\u00a0\u00a0\u00a092 locations<\/a>\u00a0to get a library card or you can\u00a0\u00a0apply for a library card online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Disclaimer: I try for correct info\u00a0 on my posts, but no guarantees people.<\/em><\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Or…Want a free pass to a NYC museum?\u00a0 \u00a0Pull out that library card! 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\nCulture Pass website<\/a><\/em> enter your library card number and password and select the venue of your choice.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0If you don’t have a library card now’s the time to get one.\u00a0 Anyone who lives, works or studies in New York State can get a NYPL library card and even if you’re just visiting there’s a short term\u00a0 visitor card available (didn’t know that).<\/p>\nCulture Pass is <\/span>THE\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0hot ticket<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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