Services

The Marion Public Library and its branches offer many services to the residents of Marion County. Please call the library at 740-387-0992 for more information.

Computer Classes

All computer classes are free.

Registration is required: call (740)387-0992 Ext. 1

COMPUTER CLASS SCHEDULE 2013


Date	Class	Time
May 1	Microsoft Excel 2010 Beginners	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
May 6	Microsoft Word 2010 Beginners	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
May 8	Computer Basics & Internet Skills	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
May 13	Microsoft Excel 2010 Beginners	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
May 15	Photo Editing & Sharing	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
June 3	Computer Basics	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
June 10	Internet Skills - Beginners	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
June 17	Microsoft Excel 2010	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
June 24	Internet Skills - Beginners	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Connect Ohio computer classes can be taken online.
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Golden Buckeye Cards

If you are 60 or older you can register for your Ohio Department of Aging Golden Buckeye Card at the library. You can register for this card at the Patron Services Desk of the main library or at any branch library. Please bring identification that confirms your age. This can be a driver’s license or state identification card. More information [2]

Government documents

Since 1979, the Marion Public Library has served as a depository for Federal, State, and Local government publications. As a depository, we provide free public access to a vast array of informational resources from many government agencies through the Federal Depository Library Program under the services of the Government Printing Office. The State Library of Ohio supports the state’s government agencies by distributing documents to public and academic libraries. Local government information includes ordinances, zoning, and environmental issues.

The resources may be found in print, microform, or Web-based. Most government documents can be checked out from the library with the exception of those specifically designated as “Reference”. Many of the documents are located in their own area of the library collection, while others are in the circulating non-fiction collection, pamphlet files, and audio-visual materials. Online sources for government documents may be reached via www.gpoaccess.gov [3] or www.firstgov.gov [4]. Individual agencies and departments usually have direct web addresses as well. (Example: www.irs.gov [5], www.ssa.gov [6], www.epa.gov [7], etc.). State agencies and offices are also accessible on the Web through www.ohio.gov [8]. or through individual department websites (www.dnr.gov [9], www.ag.state.oh.us [10], www.unemployment.ohio.gov [11], etc.)

Homebound delivery

What is it?

We will deliver library materials to your residence every two weeks or once per month depending on your needs. You can tell us your general preferences for library materials, or give us specific requests and we will strive to fulfill them. Marion Public Library provides this service free of charge to adults living within the city limits who have difficulty visiting the library or who live in a retirement or nursing home.

How does it work?

Start by calling the library at (740) 387-0992 to request homebound delivery. When you are being registered, let us know what types of materials you'd like to borrow from the library. Library staff will select your items and then deliver the materials right to your door!

What can I borrow?

Almost all library materials are available to homebound patrons. Books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs can all be delivered to patrons on this program.

What if I forget to return items?

Homebound patrons do not accrue fines. If you can't find an item, let us know so we can give you more time to look for it. All items are expected to be returned in the same condition as they were delivered.

Interlibrary Loan

Books, census microfilm, and some audiovisual materials are available with this service. Materials may be requested in person or by calling the Patron Services Desk at (740) 387-0992. Requests may take up to 3 weeks to be filled. The patron will be notified by phone when a request is filled or unfilled. Interlibrary Loan materials must be checked out in the name of the patron making the request. Microfilm never leaves the building. No renewals on interlibrary loan items.

Library Cards

Getting and using your library card
Applications are available at all locations. Bring a piece of identification with your name and current address printed on it (driver’s license or utility bill, for example).

Patrons 18 and older qualify for an unrestricted library card. This card allows access to all library materials.

Patrons age 12 – 17 qualify for a unrestricted minor's card. This card allows access to all materials in the library, with the exceptions of DVDs, Videos, and Framed Art.

Children ages birth – 12 can get also get an unrestricted library card. A parent or guardian may restrict the library card for a child under 12 to materials in the Youth Dervices Department. When the child turns 12, a restricted card will be changed to unrestricted status.

A minor applicant must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign the application form. In the case of a minor applicant, the parent or legal guardian must show ID as described above.

Meeting Rooms

One large (capacity 50) meeting room and one smaller meeting room (capacity 25) are available. Both rooms include a sink and a small refrigerator. Apply for use through the office of the Library Director [12].

Meeting Room Policy [13]

Overdue notification

Overdue notifications will be made by a phone call from our automated phone system instead of a paper notice. Calls will be made from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday, only. No nights. No holidays. No weekends. If you would prefer to receive your notices via e-mail, please call the Patron Services Department at (740) 387-0992, ext. 708, with your valid e-mail address.

Talking books

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides special equipment and books on cassette or in digital form through state and local agencies to serve citizens with visual impairments. Marion Public Library serves as Marion’s local agency, and provides Talking Books cassette/digital players to eligible individuals who are unable to read due to blindness, severe visual handicap, or physical limitations.

Books and magazines on specially formatted cassette tapes or digital players are delivered to the patron’s residence through normal mail delivery. These materials are sent from the Cleveland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Application for this service is made at the library through the local coordinator. If necessary, the coordinator may meet with the patron at their residence to help fill out the application and demonstrate the equipment. There are no fees for this service.

This program is also available to patrons with learning disabilities who may benefit from the use of taped textbooks. These patrons must be certified on the application form by their medical physician in order to be eligible. Recording for the Blind, located in New Jersey, is the agency which tapes the textbooks and mails them to the patron. There is a fee associated with this program. For more information about this service, contact the Talking Books program coordinator at the Marion Public Library at (740) 387-0992.

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 for more information [14].