Hennepin Library smARTpass

Reserve free or discounted tickets to participating Twin Cities performances, museums, and arts organizations through smARTpass.

Valid cardholder at a participating metro-area public library

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: Reserve free or discounted tickets to participating Twin Cities performances, museums, and arts organizations through smARTpass.
Who qualifies: Valid cardholder at a participating metro-area public library
Requirements: Hold a valid card from a participating metro public library and follow each offer's current availability, date, age, party-size, cancellation, identification, and redemption rules.
How to activate: Sign in to smARTpass with the participating library card, select an available offer, reserve it, and present the confirmation as instructed.
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, Minneapolis and Hennepin County, Minnesota
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

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MACHINE RECORD

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Hennepin Library smARTpass

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Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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