You can now request library museum passes for contactless pickup. Library staff will be wearing masks when they prepare your pass as well as when they place it outside for you to pick up. Coupon passes will be placed in small plastic bags. Returnable museum passes are in plastic DVD covers. The personal protective equipment and bags have been generously supplied by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library.
As of June 8, there are 3 outdoorsy spaces that are open to the public. Please check the institutional websites below to see what locations are open to visitors:
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- Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust)
Website: http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/ - Mass Audubon Society (Drumlin Farm is NOT open)
Website: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/trails - Massachusetts State Parks (DCR)
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-state-parks-covid-19-update
- Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust)
How to Reserve a Museum Pass
Step 1: Reserve the pass you want for the day you want to go on the Library’s Museum Passes page.
Step 2: Wait for the confirmation email that your request is approved.
Step 3: Pick up the pass on the day of your reservation. Come to the parking lot entrance of the library and ring the bell for service. Per town mandate, please wear a face covering when you come.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Step 5: For returnable passes, please return the pass to the book drop in the Library’s parking lot before 9 AM the next day.
Please note:
- Patrons will be asked to stand behind marked cones while a staff member retrieves items.
- For health and safety reasons, we are not able to welcome patrons into the building at this time. All returns should go in our book drops which remain open 24/7.
- Pickup hours are Monday – Friday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.