Last Updated on November 17, 2022
There are so many cool things that you can do with a Florida public library card. Different libraries around the state offer interesting perks and features for their cardholders, such as a library of things to checkout from (karaoke machines, kayaks, power tools, and more) at Leon County Public Library or a collection of online educational classes and workshops at Jacksonville Public Library.
For more information on different things your Florida library card may offer you, check out Cool Things to Do with Your Library Card in Florida.
Real Florida Reader
This summer, another awesome feature that you will be able to access with your library card is FREE admission to Florida State Parks through the Real Florida Reader pass. With the Real Florida Reader program, Florida State Parks, and the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services have partnered together in a collaboration that encourages Florida residents to visit their libraries and state parks.
There are 175 state parks in Florida. With the exceptions of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife, Skyway Pier, and Weeki Wachee Springs state parks, the Real Florida Reader pass provides free admission to the other 172 parks!
More Information
This initiative will be going on through September 12, 2022. To gain free admission to a Florida State Park, visit your local library and use your library card to checkout a Real Florida Reader Day Pass.
The pass provides daytime admission to Florida State Parks and is good for one vehicle with up to 8 people. The Real Florida Reader pass does not include camping or any other fees. The number of passes circulating varies with each library.
For more information on the availability and distribution of Real Florida Reader passes, please check with your local library.
Go outside this summer and enjoy some of the many beautiful state parks Florida has to offer!
Learn more about the Real Florida Reader Pass.
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