We will be closed Saturday, 5/28 and Monday 5/30 in in honor of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Closings
Now Fine Free!
As of May 1, 2022 we are free of fines and we do not impose late charges for late returns of our materials. The Marion Public Library Board of Trustees and staff want to ensure that everyone has access to the library’s resources with the least amount of barriers. Fines also tend to penalize more vulnerable individuals or families who can’t afford them. We hope this makes it easier for ALL people to use our resources without money creating a barrier.
When you visit the library we don’t like to hassle you about fines. We want to create a welcoming environment. Having a fine-free library makes a more pleasant experience for patrons and staff.
Fines attributed to lost or damaged items will not be waived with late fees. However, if you have charges for lost or damaged materials, please speak with us and we will work with you to find an equitable solution. We want everyone to be able to use the library’s services and materials.
If an item is borrowed from an OWWL member library that still imposes fines, you will be assessed that late fine. The Marion Library is not charging late fines on items we own, or borrowed from other OWWL member libraries, which are checked out in our library.
More questions? Click HERE
Card & Games Club For Seniors
New group forming! The first Friday of each month, beginning May 6. Bring a deck of cards and/or a board game to share.
Fax For Free
As of 4/19/2022 there is no charge for sending or receiving faxes.
Fax number: 315-926-7038
One Book, OWWL Kids
CLICK HERE for a special Storytime video with Mrs. Blue as she reads, Ruby Has a Worry, by Tom Percival.
This spring, libraries across Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties will celebrate family literacy by launching their first community read program: One Book, OWWL Kids.
The inaugural One Book, OWWL Kids selection is Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival.
Beginning March 7 in the Marion Public Library kids can pick up free copy of the book, Ruby Finds a Worry, and a craft kit to make a worry doll. While supplies last.
CLICK HERE for more information and events at neighboring libraries in our OWWL System.
Free Activity Books
Kids can pick up a free activity book celebrating Wayne County’s Bicentennial. These books were produced as a Bicentennial project for elementary age students by a team under the leadership of Marion Town Historian, Caryn Devlin.