Here’s a question students hear often: “What’s the most important skill you should learn?” If you answered time management; critical thinking; or communicating— you’re wrong.
Seriously, though…
One skill we all agree on is financial responsibility or the art of saving money. Specifically, as a college student, money is spent lavishly for our tuition fees, groceries, hanging out, entertainment, rainy days and so much more. As such, saving every bit of money, no matter how small, benefits us. Therefore, getting free tickets to public attractions is not something to pass on.
Public library cards from The Seattle Public Library or the King County Library System can be used to redeem free admission to participating museums.
The museums in question include the Seattle Aquarium, Museum of Flight, Museum of Pop Culture, and more.
- Applying for the card can be done either online through the library website or offline, in person. There are some restrictions.
The Seattle Public Library gives free library cards to those who live in the cities of Seattle and Bothell, or in King County excluding Yarrow Point and Hunts Point. It charges for cards otherwise - The King County Library System gives free library cards to those who live in the are of King County excluding the city of Seattle, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point
To apply, you would need to show valid ID: The Seattle Public Library accepts many forms of IDs and the King County Library System accepts photo IDs
For clarification: the King County Library System (KCLS) and The Seattle Public Library (SPL). They are two different systems. The difference is that the former allows a maximum of two2 passes each month but the latter only allows one.
“KCLS and SPL are two separate library systems. SPL receives operating funds from the City of Seattle to serve residents within Seattle city limits. KCLS serves residents outside Seattle city limits and receives funds from King County taxpayers who live in those municipalities,” according to the KCLS website.
To find out more about the museum passes and attractions that are participating, visit The Seattle Public Library or the King Country Library System.
To find out about the library branches, visit The Seattle Public Library branches or their website or visit the King Country Library System branches, or their website.
