Got an Oakland Library Card?

If so, then you can go to wide variety of wonderful museums and other cool places in the Bay Area for free!  Places such as the Asian Art Museum, the California Academy of Sciences (save a bundle!), the California Shakespeare Theater and the Exploratorium.  

This brilliant program is called Discover & Go.  The only thing you need is an Oakland library card.  If you already have one, it's very easy.

And if you don't, sign up - it's free, but you have to be a California resident and apply in person.  So just come on over here one day soon, grab a bite for lunch and meet some lovely people at one of the many branch libraries.  For hours and locations, click here.

Then, with your library card in hand, sign up for a PIN. (It's really simple. The library card number that they require is right on the card itself.)

Next, go to the Discover & Go page which lists the participating organizations. Read the instructions - you will have to enter your library card number and that new PIN.  After that, you can see which venues have free passes available on a particular date.  Some places have other restrictions as well, so click on the name, read the details, and get ready to see some great sights. You may even catch us at the Cal Shakes' production of Hamlet in September.

All brought to you by your (my!) local public library.  I love it.