The Michigan Activity Pass presented by The Library Network begins its second year on May 24, 2014. This project is supported in part by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program is a partnership between Michigan’s nearly 400 public libraries, including the Rochester Hills Public Library, and 70+ arts and cultural organizations.
The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide reduced cost or complimentary access to arts and cultural organizations across the state. “This program gives our patrons an opportunity to visit venues that otherwise they may not take the time or money to see”, states Rochester Hills Public Library Director, Christine Lind Hage. According to Melissa Davis, Knowlton’s Ice Museum director, “The program benefited us because passes go out to almost 400 libraries across the state. We had people coming who drove all the way across the state just to visit the museum as a result.” Some of the participating cultural partners include the Gilmore Car Museum, the Michigan Science Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Meadowbrook Hall and many others.
Beginning May 24, library users with a valid library card from any one of the Michigan’s 400 public libraries, including the Rochester Hills Public Library, can print a pass, either from home or at the library, to one of the 70+ participating cultural institutions at the www.michiganactivitypass.info website. Some cultural partners offer complimentary or reduced price admission; others, discounts in their gift shop or other exclusive offers for MAP pass holders only. Each Michigan Activity Pass expires one week from the date it is printed. The Rochester Hills Public Library will have five passes available per week for each of the participating organizations.
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For a list of the participating organizations and more information about the Michigan Activity Pass, go to www.michiganactivitypass.info, the Rochester Hills Public Library’s website at www.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900. The Rochester Hills Public Library is located in downtown Rochester, two blocks east of Main Street off of University Drive on Olde Towne Road.
