MUSEUM PASSES
To reserve or pick up passes in person, go to the Children’s Desk.
Click to reserve passes online.
- The Library offers free passes to participating museums around Long Island and New York City.
- Each museum allows a certain number of guests per pass. You will need to pay for additional guests beyond the limit.
- For print-on-demand passes, select the date you want to visit the museum. It is only good for that one day.
- For pick up/return passes, select the day you want to pick up the pass at the library. Pick up/return passes have a 3 day loan period (loan period includes the day of pick-up and day of return).
- You may reserve passes online or in-person with a South Country Adult library card and photo ID. Museum pass borrowing does not extend to local use only library cards.
- To ensure fair usage, you can check out 24 passes over the course of a year. An Empire pass may be borrowed up to 3 times per month. The other passes can be checked out 2 times per month. Failure to cancel your reservation the day before the reservation date will be counted against your limits.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
BUY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SHOW YOUR LIBRARY CARD FOR A DISCOUNT:
GO TO THE PATRON SERVICES DESK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Scroll down for details on each venue. Venues are listed alphabetically.
Adventureland Discounted Tickets
We are out of tickets for the 2026 season. Come back here for the 2027 season.
CM Performing Arts Center
20% off the main stage show, family theatre and teen productions ticket prices. Limit of 6 tickets per purchase. Not valid on our VIP seating or combined with any other or discount. Not applicable to prior purchases. Not applicable on special events.
Copy the code SCTYCM, then click here, select your show, time and date, seats and where you see the space to enter a promotion code, enter SCTYCM and apply code. The discount also applies to children’s shows.
The library discount also applies to the category COVER BANDS. Copy the code SCTYCM and click here to use it.
CRESLI Whale Watching Tours
Check back in spring 2027 to see if tours will be available again.
The Gateway Playhouse MAIN STAGE SHOWS
Check back for future discounts.
The Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse or Not So Scary Adventure for Kids
Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse is for ages 13 and older. Get $10 off each ticket at https://thegateway.org/Library. Not valid Friday and Saturday. The discount will be activated automatically, no codes are necessary.
Not So Scary Adventure for Kids is great for children 3 years and up with their families. Get $5 off each ticket at https://thegateway.org/Library. The discount will be activated automatically, no codes are necessary.
Long Island Aquarium Discounted Tickets
You can buy child/senior tickets and/or adult tickets at a 20% discount at the Patron Services Desk. Tickets do not expire. Library Price: $29.50 + tax for child/senior, $41.50 + tax for adult. (Please note that when the entrance fee at the aquarium increases, the price of our discounted tickets may increase too.)
Please purchase at the Patron Service Desk. Available while our supply lasts. Be sure to check the aquarium website for hours and procedures.
Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island
Copy code BPSC26 and use here for a $5.00 discount on Barefoot in the Park (September 18th – October 4th, 2026)
Copy code FRSC26 and use here for a $5.00 discount on Frankenstein (October 9 – 25, 2026)
Check back for discounts on future shows.
Peconic Ice Rinks
Show your South Country Library card at Peconic Ice Rinks ( 5789 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY) and get a $2.00 discount on a public session. Check their website for public sessions.
Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center
Experience the world of cinema at this non-profit art house theater in the heart of Patchogue. Visit the PlazaMac website for a schedule of films. Then pick up a two-for-one (BOGO) ticket at the library’s Patron Services Desk and use it at the Plaza box office to buy one ticket, get one free. Both tickets must be used at time of purchase.
Splish Splash Discounted Tickets
Check back for discounted summer 2027 tickets.
Stony Brook Basketball LIBRARY DAY
Join us for our Stony Brook Basketball Doubleheader! This is a single admission double header. Purchasing a ticket grants you access to both games.
Monday, November 02, 2026. Stony Brook Women’s Basketball vs Molloy – 4:30 pm. Stony Brook Men’s Basketball vs Old Westbury – 6:31pm. Gates and Will Call open one hour prior to tipoff.
Option 1: $11.50 – access to both games and a Stony Brook hat. Use discount code “SBU” here.
Option 2: $20.00 – access to both games, and all-you-can-eat burgers, hot dogs, popcorn and water and a Stony Brook hat. Food service begins approximately 5:30 pm and runs through halftime of the men’s game. Use discount code “SBU” here.
*Time and date subject to change, no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets purchased at the gate reflect an increased price. For handicap accessible seating, or group tickets (20 or more), please contact the ticket office at (631) 632-WOLF or seawolvestickets@stonybrook.edu.
The Suffolk
South Country Library cardholders can get a discount on select shows at The Suffolk. Discount is not available for every show, discount amount may vary. Please bring your South Country Library card with you to the show.
IN OCTOBER: Click on the show title and enter the code “SCLO” to get the discount.
Asi Wind’s “AWE” – Friday, October 2 at 8:00 pm. A Night with the Cast of The Sopranos – Sunday, October 4 at 7:00 pm. Uptown: A Celebration of Motown & Soul – Friday, October 16 at 8:00 pm. Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton – Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 pm. Bat Out of Helloween: Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror – Sunday, October 18 at 8:00 pm. Postmodern Jukebox – Thursday, October 22 at 8:00 pm. Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute – Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 pm. Booker T. Jones – Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 pm. Rocky Horror Picture Show – Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 pm & Midnight
Check back for discounts on future shows.
Theatre Three – Children’s Theatre
Use the code LIBRARY15 for 15% off children’s shows at Theatrethree.com.
Elephant & Piggie’s: We Are in a Play! – Sep 25 2026 – Oct 24 2026
Barnaby Saves Christmas – Nov 21 2026 – Dec 27 2026)
Total Eclipse: The Princess Squad – Jan 22 2027 – Feb 20 2027
Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz – Mar 6 2027 – Apr 24 2027
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! – May 22 2027 – Jun 13 2027
Wildlife Conservation Society includes Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo
DIRECTIONS: Use promo code SCL. To buy discounted tickets online, enter promo code SCL here. Please be aware that prices are subject to change.
This sales transaction is completely through the Wildlife Conservation Society. Please read their guidelines carefully, as tickets are only valid for the day/time you select, and sales are final.
FOR THE BRONX ZOO: A flex pricing plan is in place at the Bronx Zoo. Prices vary depending on day of week and time of day. Prices can also be affected by holidays, special events, and weather conditions. Admission is free on Wednesdays, but advance timed tickets are required, and they are released on the Monday before the Wednesday visit. While free, this limited admission only includes basic park entry; main attractions and many animals may not be accessible.
AFFORDABLE THINGS TO DO ON LONG ISLAND WITH KIDS
For information about affordable things to do with children, take a look at the Summer 2026 Affordable Things to Do on Long Island list compiled by the Children’s Librarian Association of Suffolk County. Though titled as a summer list, some places are year-round.
SMALL BUSINESS DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Want to save more money? Check out theSmall Business Discount Program for discounts at local businesses.