MUSEUM PASSES
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).
You may reserve passes online or in-person with a South Country Adult library card and photo ID. To reserve passes online, click here.
To reserve or pick up passes in person, please go to the Children’s Desk.
To print out our museum pass brochure, click here
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Adventureland Discounted Tickets
Available for purchase at the Patron Services Desk, while supplies last.
Discounted library price: $31.50 + tax per ticket
Regular Price: $49.50 general (2-24yrs) / $39.50 adult
Expiration: valid from June 1, 2025 to October 5, 2025
Season starts March 22, 2025.
Be sure to check the Adventureland website for days/hours and other important information before visiting.
Green Key Parking Permit Pilot Program (one-day parking permits for Suffolk County Parks and Beaches)
$5.00 per pass, while supplies last. Because of high demand, limit one (1) pass purchase per day. Must show your adult South Country Library card. Go to the Patron Services Desk to buy a one-day parking pass for $5.00. You’ll fill out a quick survey on your cell phone and receive the pass via email. Passes are valid while parking is being charged (typically Memorial Day 2025 through Labor Day 2025).
The one-time use parking permit is good for Blydenburgh County Park, Cathedral Pines County Park, Cedar Point County Park, Cupsogue County Park, Indian Island County Park, Lake Ronkonkoma County Park, Meschutt County Park, Montauk County Park, Shinnecock East County Park, Smith Point County Park, and Southaven County Park.
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.
Click here, select your show, time and date, seats and enter the code SCTYCM when you see the space to enter a promotion code. Click apply code.
CRESLI Whale Watching Tours
Join CRESLI and the Viking Fleet in search of whales, dolphins, pelagic birds, and more on an educational whale watching tour out of beautiful Montauk!
Discounted prices: $60 adult tickets, $30 child tickets (ages 5-12). This is a $25 savings on each ticket.
Select a date for your whale watching tour. Then stop at the Patron Services Desk of the library to get an instruction sheet and date-specific discount code. Subject to availability.
Click here for additional information on the CRESLI or for the Viking Fleet whale watching tours
June 29 – Sep 08, 2025. Boat sails 2:00-7:00 pm on Wednesdays & Sundays (and select Saturdays) and 10:00 am-4:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays.
The Gateway Playhouse
FOR SUMMER 2025: Get a discount for the Children’s Theater Summer Series. The discount is 20% off each ticket. (Excludes our “Premium” seating).Go online here. There is no code needed.
For other mainstage productions, call the library to check for availability, then stop at the Patron Services Desk of the library to get a Gateway voucher for 50% off the current main stage show. Follow the voucher instructions to purchase discounted tickets online. Limit of 10 tickets per voucher, not valid for premium seats, limited to current/specific show, while supplies last.
Need premium seats, can’t get a voucher in time, or want to buy tickets for a different show? Go to the Small Business Discount Program to get the Gateway code for a 10% discount instead.
Long Island Aquarium Discounted Tickets
Please note that this discount ticket has changed. Now you can buy child/senior tickets and/or adult tickets at a 20% discount. Tickets do not expire.
Library Price: $28.00 + tax for child/senior, $39.00 + tax for adult (20% discount off regular price)
Please purchase at the Patron Service Desk. Available while our supply lasts. Be sure to check the aquarium website for hours and procedures.
Splish Splash Discounted Tickets
$44.99 + tax PER TICKET
2025 Promo Code: SOUTHCOUNTRY25
- Go to https://www.splishsplash.com/buy-tickets/open-day/select-visitors
- Select the desired number of tickets under “Corporate partner”
- Enter the promotional code SOUTHCOUNTRY25, in the discounts section (near the bottom of the page). Must enter code to get discount
- Click on “Continue” to proceed to payment.
This sales transaction is between you and Splish Splash. If you have any issues or questions, please contact Splish Splash directly. Be sure to check the Splish Splash website for hours and procedures.
Wildlife Conservation Society includes Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link here and enter promo code SCL. 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 2025 Affordable Things to Do on Long Island list compiled by the Children’s Librarian Association of Suffolk County.
SMALL BUSINESS DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Want to save more money? Check out the Small Business Discount Program for discounts at local businesses.