PARKS PASS PROGRAM
The Alhambra Library has partnered with the California State Library in offering our library cardholders free vehicle day-use passes to over 200 participating state park units operated by the California State Parks and Nature Explorer Backpack Kits. The backpacks include a Parks Pass, a luggage tag, a pair of binoculars, an orienteering compass, a magnifying glass, a California Trees & Wildflowers pocket guide, a California Wildlife pocket guide, and two leaflets of parks information.
The Parks Pass:
- Is available to check out with a valid Alhambra Library card - 1 pass per card user only.
- Is valid for 21 days from the time of checkout.
- Is not renewable. When the pass is returned, patrons may check it out again if it is available, otherwise a hold can be placed on one.
- Incurs a late fine of $1.00 per day.
- Can be placed on hold if all passes are checked out. Place a hold using your account in the Library Catalog. Or visit a Help Desk to place a hold or call (626) 570-3212. Held passes remain on the Hold Shelf for a maximum of 2 days.
- Is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or fewer or one highway-licensed motorcycle.
- Is to be returned to the Alhambra Library Check Out Desk (Overdue passes will be deactivated and replacement charges will apply.)
The Nature Explorer Backpack Kit:
- Is available to check out with a valid Alhambra Library card – 1 backpack per card user only.
- Is valid for 21 days from time of checkout.
- Is not renewable. When the backpack is returned, patrons may check it out again if it is available, otherwise a hold can be placed on one.
- Incurs a late fine of $1.00 per day.
- Can be placed on hold if all backpacks are checked out. Place a hold using your account in the Library Catalog. Or visit a Help Desk to place a hold or call (626) 570-3212. Held backpacks remain on the Hold Shelf for a maximum of 2 days.
- The Parks Pass included in the backpack is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or fewer or one highway-licensed motorcycle.
- And all of its contents must be returned intact and in good condition. Library staff will check the backpack upon return for all contents and condition.
- Is to be returned to the Alhambra Library Check Out Desk (Overdue passes that accompany the backpacks will be deactivated and replacement charges will apply.)

Detailed information on the California State Library Parks Pass Program, including full terms and conditions and a list of eligible parks, is available online at CheckOutCAStateParks.com.