Borrower Policy / Loan Periods / Fines & Fees
| Item | Loan Period (in Days) | Late Fees per Day | Fine Limits per Item |
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Books |
21 | $ .10 | $5.00 |
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Audiobooks |
Rock's Back Pages
Take a peek at an electronic resource focusing on the music industry. The archive features over 50,000 articles on thousands of artists from ABBA to Zappa, plus over 900 audio interviews with legends from Jimi Hendrix to Kate Bush. Home Page
Services
The Marion Public Library is here to serve the residents of Marion County. Call the Library at (740) 387-0992 for more information or see the list of services below.
We support community-wide early literacy initiatives through My First Library Card and Ohio Governors Imagination Library.
Library Cards
Getting and using your library card
Library cards can be obtained at Marion Public Library. A valid photo ID and current address are required to register for a library card. If the address listed on your photo ID is not current, an additional piece of identification or mail with your name and current address will be needed.
Golden Buckeye Cards
Ohio residents aged 60 or older can register for an Ohio Department of Aging Golden Buckeye Card at the library. More information about the Golden Buckeye Card.
Identification is required at the time of registration to confirm your age and eligibility. This can be a driver’s license or state identification card.
Interlibrary Loan
Marion Public Library partners with many other libraries in Ohio to ensure access to a wide selection of reading material. If you aren't able to find what you're looking for, just ask us!
Any books not found in our collection may be requested in person or by calling the Main Desk at (740) 387-0992. Requests can take up to 3 weeks or more to be filled and you'll be notified when a request is filled, just like you would for other items.
Program Rooms
Marion Public Library offers a full schedule of programing that keeps our rooms very busy.
We do not have spaces to offer to organizations for use or for rent.
Talking Books
What is Talking Books?
Eligible Ohio residents may receive audio, braille or downloadable books or magazines as well as playback equipment from the State Library of Ohio in conjunction with the Cleveland Public Library and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. The State Library of Ohio has more details, including how to apply and the application.
Voter Registration
Register at the main library or any branch library to vote in local, state and federal elections.
Registration deadlines apply.
Contact the Marion County Board of Elections at (740) 223-4090 or click here for more information.