Checking Out Community Passes

Making its home in one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, Union Station, The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of our region and offers a broad range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture, to science, industry and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum. Learn more about the museum and how to plan your visit at durhammuseum.org, opens a new window.

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This pass admits up to 2 adults and 6 children at one time. Pass can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Pass can be returned either in person or in the library drop box.

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Dates the Durham Museum passes are unavailable for use:

• June 30th

• August 5th

• October 7th-8th

• October 24th

• November 24th-26th

• December 1st

• December 30th

• May 2nd-28th

Founded in 1913, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska’s oldest conservation organizations and one of the largest private nature centers in the nation. Learn more about Fontenelle Forest and how to plan your visit at fontenelleforest.org, opens a new window.

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This Pass is a household level admission (Two adults living in the same household, and 6 children, or grandchildren (under age 18.) Giftshop Discount of 10% available with use of pass. Pass can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Pass can be returned either in person or in the library drop box.

Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards consistent with environmental stewardship. It provides memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all. Learn more about Lauritzen Gardens and how to plan your visit at lauritzengardens.org, opens a new window.

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Pass benefits extend to the named library cardholder who made the reservation and are not transferable. The patron who makes the reservation must be present and included in the visiting party. 

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A library pass is only valid for daytime general admission.

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Pass admits two adults and 6  children at one time. Pass can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Pass can be returned either in person or in the library drop box.

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Dates the Lauritzen Garden passes are unavailable for use:

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• November 16th and 17th

• December 10th

• January 8th-12th

Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children's Museum has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works and learn through play. It is Omaha’s primary participatory museum and provides a variety of hands-on exhibits, workshops, programs, presentations and special events that put children in touch with their ever-changing world. Learn more about the museum and how to plan your visit at ocm.org, opens a new window.

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Pass admits two adults and 6 children. Pass can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Pass can be returned either in person or in the library drop box.

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A library pass holder can only check out the pass for their family once every 30 days.

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Discover something unexpected with Pottawattamie Conservation.

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Since 1960, our team has been passionately working to provide unique and meaningful opportunities for visitors to engage with the outdoors in Pottawattamie County something that we believe is more important than ever. 

 

Major recreation areas within the park system include Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Mt. Cresent Ski Area, Narrows River Park, and Olde Town Park ad well as six habitat areas. County parks offer more than 100 campsites, modern and camping cabins, rental facilities including lodges and shelters, fishing ponds, river access, and miles of low-impact recreation trails.

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Pass admits one vehicle only. Pass can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Pass can be returned either in person or in the library drop box.