We’re excited to announce the launch of Explore More Illinois, a new program that provides FDL library card holders with access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, park districts, theatres, and other cultural venues! This program is sponsored by RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) and expands upon FDL’s successful partnership with the Peoria Riverfront Museum to offer museum passes to patrons. Easily accessible online, patrons can access Explore More Illinois by clicking on the logo above and logging in with their library card barcode and password. Patrons can also go directly to exploremore.quipugroup.net and choose their home library from the drop down menu. Once logged in, view currently available offers or search by date, attraction name, or location. Adults can make short-term reservations for tickets for a specific date and can have two active reservations at a time. A photo ID must be shown at the attraction on the day of the reservation, as well as either the printed passes or a smartphone showing the digital passes.

Users should cancel the reservation(s) if they’re unable to attend; otherwise, the reservation will count as being used. Please note that once a pass is printed or downloaded, the reservation cannot be cancelled.

Currently participating attractions include:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum – Springfield
Chicago Children’s Museum – Chicago
Discovery Center Museum – Rockford
DuSable Museum of African American History – Chicago
Kidzeum of Health and Science – Springfield
Peoria Riverfront Museum – Peoria
And more!

More attractions are expected to be added as the program grows, so check back for updates. And of course, ask a librarian for more information or assistance!