Explorer Passes

With your library card, check out an Explorer Pass. 

Loan rules for Explorer Passes

  • 5-day checkout, no renewals, no grace period.
  • $10/day overdue fee.
  • $50 replacement fee.
  • Pick up at Hales Corners Library only. Must return to the Hales Corners Library checkout desk.

Hales Corners Library Explorer passes can be placed on hold. However, we have limited the pick-up time to 1-day from when it becomes available.

Passes Available at the Hales Corners Library

Boerner Botanical Garden Pass
Call the library or click here to see what Garden Passes are available

Zoo Pass
Call the library or click here to see what Zoo Passes are available

Zoo Backpacks

When you use a Zoo Pass, be sure to grab one of our Explorer Backpacks for additional fun! Each backpack includes:

    • Children’s binoculars
    • Magnifying glass
    • Clipboard with scavenger hunt and activity sheet (completed scavenger hunt sheets can be turned in for a prize)
    • Limit of 2 backpacks per family.

Loans rules for Explorer Backpacks

    • 5-day checkout, no renewals, no grace period.
    • $10/day overdue fee.
    • $50 replacement fee.
    • Pick up at Hales Corners Library only. Must return to the Hales Corners Library checkout desk.