Denver Library of Things and Cultural Passes

Borrow tools, equipment, and experiences such as museum and cultural passes, state-park access, technology, measurement devices, and other rotating Library of Things items.

Eligible Denver Public Library cardholder

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Library access. Eligibility for a public or specialized library card, collection, lending network, or accessible library service. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: Borrow tools, equipment, and experiences such as museum and cultural passes, state-park access, technology, measurement devices, and other rotating Library of Things items.
Who qualifies: Eligible Denver Public Library cardholder
Requirements: Hold the required Denver Public Library card type in good standing and follow each item's reservation, age, loan-period, pickup, return, waiver, and availability rules.
How to activate: Browse the Library of Things, reserve or check out an available item or pass through the stated channel, and complete any required waiver or pickup step.
Cost basis: Included with a qualifying relationship. The benefit adds no separate charge, but the user must already have an eligible card, account, insurance plan, library card, membership, employment, or similar relationship that may itself cost money.
Cost and fees: No additional program fee; card eligibility, underlying library charges, replacement costs, and venue-specific add-ons may apply.
Geography: US, Denver, Colorado
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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Denver Library of Things and Cultural Passes

Entitlement facts

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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