Community Passes

History Center of Olmsted County is offering free admission for everyone November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. No passes are needed during this time. 

RPL has collaborated with the History Center of Olmsted County to provide free passes for access to the museum.

To check out a pass, you can visit the Fiction, Movies, and Music desk in the library or stop by the Bookmobile! The library has 5 passes available which allow up to 6 people to have access per pass. You may call ahead to check on availability: 507-328-2305.

RPL has collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide free, seven-day state park passes for you to check out through the Minnesota State Park Library Program. This pass covers the vehicle entry fee to any state park or recreation area, making it easier to visit a new destination or an old favorite.

To check out a pass, you can visit the Fiction, Movies, and Music desk in the library or stop by the Bookmobile! The library has 8 passes available this year, 6 of which are first-come-first-serve, and 2 which can be booked in advance. You may call ahead to check on availability: 507-328-2305.

When you get to the state park, make sure the pass is clearly displayed on your vehicle dashboard so park staff can check for the expiration date. Passes only cover the vehicle entrance fee, so if you’d like to camp, reservations will need to be made and paid for separately. Finally, when you are finished, just recycle the pass!

RPL has collaborated with SPARK Children's Museum in the Apache Mall to provide free passes for access to the museum.

To check out a pass, you can visit the Fiction, Movies, and Music desk in the library or stop by the Bookmobile! The library has 5 passes available which allow up to 6 people to have access per pass. 4 passes are first-come-first-serve, and 1 can be booked in advance. You may call ahead to check on availability: 507-328-2305.