Looking to make the most of the last days of summer? Want to plan some day trips or special outings any time of the year? Don’t forget your library card! It can provide you with great deals all across the state and beyond, with Explore More Illinois.

Explore More Illinois is a service provided by the library that delivers instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theaters, and other fun and local cultural venues. Simply go to the Explore More portal at bit.ly/explore_more_illinois and enter your library card number and PIN to get started. (Don’t remember your PIN? Contact the library at 309-274-2719 or stop by to reset it.)

Attractions close to Chillicothe that offer deals through Explore More Illinois include the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Soulside Healing Arts, Wheels O’ Time Museum, Children’s Discovery Museum (Normal), Normal Theater, and Community Players Theatre (Bloomington). 

Want to venture farther afield? Architecture and art aficionados, history buffs, outdoorsy folks, and curious minds of all sorts can find something to pique their interest from Rockford to Springfield and from Quincy to Danville. You can even pop across the border to museums in Kenosha and Davenport!

Ready to explore Illinois? Find a list of all attractions and their offers when you log in with your library card at bit.ly/explore_more_illinois. If you have questions, call Chillicothe Public Library at 309-274-2719, or stop by to talk with a friendly staff member.

Chillicothe Public Library is located at 430 N. Bradley Ave., Chillicothe, IL, and is open 9am–5pm Mon. & Fri., 9am–8pm Tue.-Thur., and 9am–4pm Sat.