In addition to the usual library services, Rowayton Library also offers the following:
Library Card Application
Click here to view our requirements for a Rowayton Library Card.
Museum Passes (NEW!)
The Rowayton Library is excited to announce the arrival of Museum Passes! Come up to the Front Desk to check out a pass today.
Museum Pass Policy
- The Museum Pass must be checked out by a patron eighteen (18) years or older.
- The Museum Pass is due back ONE (1) week from check-out date.
- Late passes will be marked as lost and will be subject to a REPLACEMENT FEE until returned.
- Museum Passes must be RETURNED to the Front Desk, NOT the Drop-Off Bin.
- One (1) pass will be allowed to be checked out AT A TIME.
- LOST or HEAVILY DAMAGED passes will be subject to a REPLACEMENT FEE on the patron’s account. The replacement fee will depend on the VALUE of the Museum Pass lost. This can range from $25 - $1,500.
- FAILURE to pay the replacement fee will result in the inability to use that patron’s account. This includes the inability to check out other Museum Passes, Books, DVD, CDS, and other Library equipment.
- Returning museum passes LATE TWICE will result in losing museum pass privileges for SIX (6) MONTHS.
Museum Passes We Offer and The Benefits:
American Museum of Natural History
- See Library Front Desk for Rules and Benefits
- Free General Admission for 2 Adults
- Children under the age of 18 are FREE
- 10% discount to the Museum Store
- 10% discount to the Bruce Cafe
Connecticut Beardsley Zoo (NEW!)
- 1 (one) Daily use per pass
- Discounted admission for $10/person for up to 6 people (any age)
- Physical card required for discount: no printed photocopied, or digital versions
- Each pass provides a 20% discount on General Admission for up to 4 guests
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
- Up to 4 Children (under the age of 18) FREE with a purchase of 1 Adult Admission
- Adults MUST PAY Admissions and Media Passes
The Frick Collection (NEW!)
- Priority access to the museum, no reservation
- 20% discount to concert and lecture tickets
- Up to 4 Adults or Students FREE, plus $5 admission for up to 2 additional guests
- Children under the age of 12 are FREE
- 10% Discount ON-SITE and ONLINE at the Guggenheim Store
The Museum of Modern Art / MOMA PS1
- Up to 5 Adults Free, plus tickets of $5 per person for 5 additional guests
- Children under 16 are FREE
- 10% discount in MOMA Stores
The Shore Line Trolley Museum (NEW!)
- 50% Discount Pass on up to 4 individual. Limit to once per day and cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons
- Buy One Get One Free: Valid one free admission with each purchase of one admission. Not to be combined with other discounts. Limited to use by one family per day.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum Of Art (Updated Benefits!)
- Each pass provides up to 1 free General Admission OR up to 2 free Youth ( ages 12-17) General Admission with a purchase of 1 Adult or Senior Admission
- Passes may be used to register for daily public tours at no extra cost
- Passes CANNOT be combined with other discounts or group rates and do not apply to films or special event ticketing
- Additional fees during annual fundraisers, including Fine Art & Flowers and Festival of Tree & Traditions
- 2 Adults and 2 Children (under the age of 17) are FREE
- Complimentary Audio Guides
- 20% discount in the Museum store
Notary Services
Do you need your paperwork notarized? Our Notary Public is available to notarize your documents free of charge. A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Please schedule an appointment for a notarization.
Required Paperwork
If you need something notarized, please bring two forms of ID containing your signature, one of which must have a photo.
Examples of Acceptable IDs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport
• Credit Card with Signature
Unacceptable IDs
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
Before You Arrive
Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. Please don't sign the document(s) until you appear before the Notary Public.
If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
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