Garden Seed Giveaway
We have a variety of garden seeds to give away including vegetables and flowers! Visit the Marion City Library during regular hours and take home seeds of your choice!
Mark your calendars for our annual quilt show.
This year it will run from March 17 through March 29 during regular library hours.
Lunch ‘n Learn with Melanie Dunn Wednesday, April 2 12 to 1 $5.00 Cost RSVP required
Melanie Dunn will be back to speak about nutritional health in her program “Food as Medicine”. She will be talking about increasing chronic diseases in our nation as well as our standard American diet and potential problems with that. She will also talk about ways to minimize risk of disease or manage current health problems and will share some disease specific food plans. Melanie is an APRN-CNP and is a functional nutrition coach. She is originally from Marion but now lives in Coldwater, Kansas and works at the Comanche County Medical Clinic and Hospital.
Craft Night with Janell Holter
Tuesday, April 8th
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost is $5.00
Come make a cute fabric carrot for your door for Easter.
Call the library at 620-382-2442 to reserve your place for this fun class.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19th the library will be having an Easter egg hunt for children ages 1 to 8 years old. The hunt will be on the library lawn with a start time of 10:30 a.m. Children will have an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny!
Thursday, April 24, Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 the library will be having a book sale in conjunction with HWY 56 Sales Scramble. 100 miles of garage sales, flea markets, vendor pop-ups, and eateries from Great Bend to Marion.
All items sold by donation!
Hanging Basket Plant Sale
Mark your calendars on Wednesday, May 7 for our annual plant sale. We will have geraniums, ferns and mixed baskets for $15. Pre-orders will be accepted April 11 through April 25. Once again, we will be at the Marion Community Center the day of pick-up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Payment can be made when placing the order or the day plants are received. We accept cash or check for payment- no credit cards!
This is one of our major fundraisers and we really appreciate our supporters!!!
Self-defense class for Women and Girls!
Saturday, May 17
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$20 per person or $30 Mother/Daughter combo (10+ yrs.)
Call the library at 620-382-2442 to make a reservation
The class will be taught by Cindy Coughenour from Wichita, founder of Fearless and Female. As a professional speaker and self-defense advocate Cindy is certified and trained in many different forms of self-defense. Women will leave this program with knowledge and skills that could someday save their life!
Best Small Library In Kansas 2024

Hours of Operation
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
Contact Us
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
How do I get a Marion City Library Card
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.
How do I use Marion City Library Online Catalog
Using Marion City Library’s On-Line Card Catalog:
Visit the Marion City Library and get a library account number from the staff.
After you have received your account number, 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 ACCOUNT NUMBER IN THE NEW KOHA SYSTEM IS 2686100000_ _ _ _ (The staff can tell you your 4 DIGIT number that you used previously if you don’t know it).
PASSWORD: Type in the last four digits of your phone number each time you log on.
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 you finish.
How do I use Sunflower eLibrary
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.)
- Search for Sunflower eLibrary in browser.
- To sign in, select Marion City Library from the drop-down list of libraries.
- Enter your fourteen digit library account number which is 2686100000 and then the 4 digit number of your previous account.
What is an eCard from the State Library for?
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 eCard from the State Library expire and how do I renew it?
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.
How do I leave a memorial for a loved one?
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 have received this award three years!!! 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.
