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Marion City Library Presents

All Aboard The Orphan Train!

A Traveling exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex, Concordia, KS

This traveling exhibit gives viewers a general overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

On Display September 15 – October 5

M-F 10am – 5pm; Sat. 9am – 1pm

                                                    Marion City Library  101 Library St., Marion, KS   (620-382-2442)

                            Orphan Train Riders                             

Wednesday, September 24th at 1 p.m. in the Kansas Room of the library. Sara Jane, granddaughter of an Orphan Train Rider, will be sharing stories of some of the Orphan Train Riders. Sara Jane is the Emeritus Dean of the Panhandle State School of Liberal Arts.

Everyone is welcome to attend. The Orphan Train exhibit will also be on display for everyone to see.

Fall Craft Class

Join us to make this turkey centerpiece with instructor Janell Holter Tuesday, October 7  in the Santa Fe Room from 6:00 to 7:30. Cost is $5.00 for all the supplies. 

Please RSVP by October 1st to ensure there will be enough supplies.

Lunch ‘n Learn…

Fall Gardening with Bret Toews

Wednesday, October 15 from 12 to 1. Cost for the meal is $5.00

Bret, extension agent for the Chisholm Trail Extension Office, will be presenting a gardening program covering mulching, composting, fall plantings, and gettings the garden beds ready for winter.

Please RSVP by October 8 at 620-382-2442

Program by author Dan Ferguson 

       Thursday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Santa Fe Room

“Radiant Rays From Mr. Sunshine” is more than just a sports biography-it’s an exploration of Ernie Banks’ lifelong dedication to teaching life lessons through his actions.

It shows how his influence transcended the realm of sports, touching hearts and inspiring people across the globe. It is a tribute to a man whose legacy continues to impact lives, long after his departure from the baseball field.

Dan E. Ferguson holds a Doctor of Ministry in pastoral counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is certified as a mental health life coach. For 43 years, he served as pastor of 13 different United Methodist Churches, including Eastmoor in Marion.

 

Trick or Treat Main Street

Friday, October 31 from 4 to 5

Library staff will be giving out free books to children at the Shelter Insurance Office on Main Street.

Christmas Craft Class with Janell Holter

Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Cost is $5.00 for supplies.

Janell will be teaching how to decorate a book with Holiday greenery for a centerpiece. Attendees will also be doing a Christmas ornament . Please RSVP by November 7th.

Mark your calenders for Marion’s Holly Jolly Christmas Saturday, November 29th.

Santa will be visiting children at the library from 10 a.m. untill 11:30 a.m.

We will be accepting Letters to Santa that day until December 10. Do not forget to include the child’s name and address so they can receive a reply from Santa!

Christmas Home Tours will be Sunday, December 7 from 1-4. Tickets will be $5.00 and must be purchased at the library.

More information will be coming soon.

Best Small Library In Kansas 2024

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 account number from the staff.

After you have received your account number, go to the library’s webpage, https://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.

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  fourteen digit library account number which is 2686100000 and then the 4 digit number of your previous account.

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. 

Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.

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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. 

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