Annual Quilt Show March 18 – 30

Come visit our quilt show in the Santa Fe Room during regular library hours. There are over 30 quilts and quilted wall hangings on display from local quilters!

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 On The Library Lawn

The event will be starting at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 8 and under.

Children will be divided by age for their hunt.

All children will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny!

This event is being sponsored by the Marion Kiwanis Club and the Marion City Library.

There will be a Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Stop by the library and pick up a free pair of Solar Eclipse glasses!

Lunch ‘n Learn: “Moments With Melanie” Wednesday, April 24           The program and lunch will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.                      Cost of the lunch is $5.00. RSVP by April 17.                                         

Melanie Kraus Dunn will be presenting a program providing valuable advice on how to improve our digestive health and well-being. Melanie was a native of Marion and now works as a nurse practioner at Comanche County Hospital and Clinic in Coldwater, KS. 

BOOK SALE Friday, April 26 and Saturday April 27 during library hours. All items will be sold by donation only. Only cash or check will be accepted for payment.  This is also Marion’s city wide garage sale week-end.

Come and spend time in Marion!

Our annual fundraising Plant Sale will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 9 to 3 at the Marion Community Building, 203 N. 3rd St.

Plants offered for sale are Flowering Baskets, Red or Pink Geraniums and Boston Ferns. The cost of each basket is $15 and must be paid by cash or check.

*Plants must be pre-ordered by stopping in at the library or calling 620-382-2442. The orders must be turned in by Wednesday, April 24.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Adventure Begins At Your Library

June 10 through July 12

The summer reading program is for children who have completed kindergarten to completed eighth grade. We also have a program for pre-kindergarten children where a parent or sibling can read books to them. When children reach goals, they can receive small prizes.

Every child receives a free book after the first goal is met!

Magic Show by Adam White

 

“Discover An Exciting New Magic Show That Get Kids Laughing, Clapping, Participating AND Emphasizes The Importance of Visiting Your Library!”

The program will be Wed., June 26 at 10:00 at the Marion Community Center.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome to come!

 

Monday 10 to 5
Tuesday 10 to 5
Wednesday 10 to 5
Thursday 10 to 5
Friday 10 to 5
Saturday 9 to 1
Sunday Closed
101 Library Street, Marion, Kansas 66861
(620) 382-2442
mlibrary@eaglecom.net     
 Janet Marler, Director

Please Join Us In These Programs

Help children love to read by giving them their own books to read.

For more information call 620-947-3184 (opt 5).

Talking Books

Talking Books is a program run by the state.

Any Kansan that is certified as print impaired can apply for the service.

Contact us to learn more.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

This is an ongoing literacy program to help kids to start reading and is available online.

Frequently Asked Questions

For new patrons, the director or  staff member may ask for the last three (3) months paid bill receipts with a current address displayed on it. (Driver’s licenses will not be accepted.) The patron must then fill out an application card, and a reference should be given of a business person in Marion, or if not known, a reliable person in Marion known to staff. The library shall be free to the use of the residents of the library district, subject always to the rules and regulations as the library board may adopt. The library board may extend the use and privilege of the library to nonresidents of the municipality upon completion of the application process.

Using Marion City Library’s On-Line Card Catalog

Visit the Marion City Library and get a library card and number from the staff.

After you have received your card, go to the library’s webpage, http://marion.lib.nckls.org, click on card catalog on the right side of page.
You can search the card catalog from this page by typing in title or author. The page will be displayed showing if it is available or not. If there is a reserve list for that title, you will receive item in order of list.
LOG IN: This is in the upper right-hand corner. (You need to log in to your account to place a hold on items.)

USERNAME: YOUR 4 DIGIT LIBRARY ACCOUNT # 1_ _ _ (The staff can tell you your number if
you don’t know it)

PASSWORD Type in USERPASS the first time you log on
Then create the password you want-You MUST remember this password for
future sessions

Click on My Account to view your items checked out.
On this page will be displayed items out, items on reserve, items lost, items on ILL, history of items checked
out and any fines accrued.

Be sure to log out when finish

To use the Sunflower eLibrary, you must first have a valid library account with the Marion City Library. (To get an account call the library or stop by.)

  1. Search for Sunflower eLibrary in browser.
  2. To sign in, select Marion City Library from the drop-down list of libraries.
  3. Enter your library card number.
  4. Enter the last name of your account using a capital letter at start of name.

The Kansas Library eCard provides access to digital library services available to all Kansas residents regardless of location. Included in the services offered are Universal Classes. Universal Class offers over 500 online courses in more than 30 areas of study. Since Universal Class offers everything from Microsoft Excel to parenting skills, you’ll be sure to find something of interest to learn. These are actual online courses with an instructor, assignments, and lecture materials. Lecture materials can be both text and video. At the end of the course, students with a passing grade will be issued a certificate. Video audit is available on many courses so you can view materials without taking the full class (no certificate for this option).

When does my card expire & how do I renew it?
eCards expire every 3 years. If yours has not yet expired, you will be able to login above and view the expiration date. eCards can be renewed at any Kansas library.

Memorials and honory contributions are intended to serve as a tribute to our loved ones- deceased or living. Funds may be left to the library for a variety of purposes. You can allow the library director and the library board to use the funds as they see fit, or you can create a bequest for a specific purpose. A memorial plate will be placed on the item indicating to whom the item is dedicated. You will be creating something special for your honoree, the library, and the community.  Make checks out to: Marion City Library, 101 Library Street, Marion, KS  66861. Please include the name of the person or persons you wish to honor and any special request, if you have one, for the use of the money, and your name as the donor. 

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101 Library Street, Marion, Kansas 66861

(620)382-2442 mlibrary@eaglecom.net

Marion City Library
5 Star Rating

We are very proud and grateful for the award! It is our third year to receive this award!!! We thank everyone for helping us reach this goal by giving us your support, interest and cooperation in our endeavors to enrich our community.

The ratings are calculated on circulation, library visits, number of programs, attendance and internet use based on library budget and population. 

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