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The library, including The Cafe and The Workshop, will close at 2 pm on Friday, October 17. At 6 pm, the newly Haunted Library will host family-friendly frights on the first floor and scary scenes recommended for age 13 and older on the 2nd floor!

Please note that on Friday, October 17, the drive-up window will remain open until 5 pm for hold pickup, holds will not be available after 5 pm, youth materials will be accessible after 6 pm for checkout only at the self-checkouts with a library card, and 2nd floor services, including computers, copiers, printing, internet access will be unavailable after 2 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Saturday, October 18, 2025  |  9 am – 5 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Free Admission to The Morton Arboretum through Explore More Illinois

By: GEPL Staff

Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues like The Morton Arboretum!

Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. If you do not know your PIN or password, or if you have problems logging into Explore More Illinois, please contact Library Services. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have three active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.

Free admission to The Morton Arboretum is for four individuals and free parking for one car. One pass per vehicle. Not valid for group admission. Includes access to the 1700 acre campus, including their seasonal sculpture exhibit and Children’s Garden. Garden hours vary seasonally – please check website before your visit. Not valid for special event admission or for Illumination.

Explore More Illinois users must be 18 years or older. Attractions may require a photo ID in addition to the reservation.

For more information, visit the Explore More Illinois homepage .

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