Use our online reservation system to check out a free pass to a nearby museum or park! Each pass is valid only for the day listed on the pass. Passes are only valid for general admission; they can not be used for special events. No more than 2 active reservations are allowed at a time, and they must be for 2 different destinations. If you need to cancel a reservation, please call the GPL Reference Desk at (574) 533-9531 or send us a message.

To reserve a pass, you need to have a valid Goshen Public Library Adult resident or non-resident card. A pass can be reserved up to 30 days in advance.

How to get an Experience Pass:

1. Check if a pass is available on our web page or visit the Reference Desk at the library. Before making your reservation, please check the museum or park’s website to be sure they are open for general admission that day. Sometimes there are changes in hours, special events, or unexpected closings.
2. When reserving most passes, cardholders will get a pass with a timed receipt. This can either be printed out or presented digitally on a phone at the museum or park. Two exceptions are the Ox Bow Park and the Adventure Backpack passes. You can reserve the passes online, but you will need to come into the library and check them out at the Reference Desk. The Ox Bow Park Pass has a 3 day loan period. The Adventure Backpack Pass has a 5 day loan period.
3. When a pass expires, it cannot be used further. The date of use is listed on the receipt. The Ox Bow Park and Adventure Backpack passes must be returned to the library on the due date.
4. Library cardholders may be asked to present an ID with the pass when visiting, and IDs must match the name on the pass.

Adventure Backpacks (Indiana State Parks)

1. Adventure Backpacks (with the Indiana Parks letter pass) are checked out for 5 days.

2. The letter pass should be with the backpack at all times. Once you show the pass at the park entrance, it should be placed back in the backpack.

3. The letter pass allows any person(s) in a family sized vehicle to enter any Indiana State Park free of charge. (No commercial sized vehicles, RVs, or camper vans may use the entrance passes).

4. The passes are good for the whole day, but you must leave the park at closing unless you have made arrangements with the State Park for overnight stay. The pass does not allow for free camping at the park.

5. The Adventure Backpack and all contents must be returned on the due date to the Goshen Public Library’s Reference Desk.  There will be a charge of $50 if the LETTER PASS is lost.  Failure to return on time MAY RESULT IN A BAN FROM USING PASSES AGAIN. 

Included in the Adventure Backpack:

• Letter Pass 
• Indiana Recreation Guide
• 3 Field Guides: Indiana Birds, Trees & Wildflowers, Wildlife
• Compact Binoculars
• Flashlight
• Multi-tool 
• Bug Spray

Available Passes:

If you have any questions please call the GPL Reference Desk at (574) 533-9531 or send us a message.