From eBooks and magazines to online tutoring and educational databases, your library card gives you access to a number of valuable online resources. Explore these resources that you can access from anywhere, with and without a library card!
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. America’s News is available for Marion residents only.
Search the records of Ancestry.com. May be used in the library only.
Contains information on most major domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for vintage makes starting as far back as 1954. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Biographical information on actors, athletes, inventors, musicians, politicians, scientists, and more. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Where readers discover their next great book. No login required.
Booklist Reader is now an exclusive service for Booklist subscribers and their patrons. Sharing is easy!
Brainfuse provides online academic support to hundreds of libraries throughout the nation. From academic tutoring to career coaching, we offer innovative services designed to meet your patron’s needs.
Carefully developed with community veterans and their families in mind. Brainfuse gathers resources and rigorously screens navigators to ensure veterans get the help they need, when they need it.
“Search America’s historic newspaper pages from 1777-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.” – LoC
Marion has partnered with General Code to offer an easy to navigate system for the public to access the Code of Ordinances. This platform will be updated quarterly as ordinances are approved.
eBooks for your computer and e-reader that sync among your devices. Log in with your library card number and PIN.
With ComicsPlus®, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. The Comics Plus app is also on iOS and the Google Play store for mobile devices. This is for Marion residents only.
With ComicsPlus®, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. The Comics Plus app is also on iOS and the Google Play store for mobile devices. This is for Marion residents only.
Search for current reviews on consumer goods like refrigerators, computers, and vehicles. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Explore the history of Marion and the Marion Public Library! No login required — just click to start exploring.
Need to brush up on your driving skills or study for your permit? Try these online practice tests — no login required!
Iowa prevention, treatment, and recovery resources. No login required.
Full-text magazine and newspaper articles. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Magazine, reference, and newspaper research for grades 6-12. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Find topical news and magazine articles especially for kids. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Fiero Code is a comprehensive, engaging, online platform designed to teach coding from the ground up. Click the “sign up” button to get started.
Discover your family’s military past! Visit the Fold3 Library Guide for instructional webinars, Fold3’s YouTube play list, and more! Use your library card number for access from home.
Discover your family’s military past! Visit the Fold3 Library Guide for instructional webinars, Fold3’s YouTube play list, and more! No library card needed within library.
A research tool that helps locate the grantmakers most likely to fund a project. Includes grant-maker profiles that provide an overview of the funders’ work, along with all of the details needed to find and approach grant prospects.
Access to about three million songs that can be downloaded and kept. Limit of five downloads per week. Log in with your library card number and PIN.
Find ancestors in the complete U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930. The Barcode is your library card number.
Connects Iowa businesses with qualified veterans and their spouses looking for career opportunities. The program also provides resources to help connect veterans and their families with education and in transitioning to a new community.
HooplaDigital provides fun, fast and reliable access to movies, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, and comics & graphic novels. Content is available in one all-inclusive mobile app or website. The platform is simple, intuitive and free. Select the Marion Library when you create your account, and use your library card number to sign in. Hoopla is 10 credits per month for Marion residents. At this time, service is restricted to residents of Marion and our contracting communities (Robins and rural Linn County).
Where business begins in Iowa: planning, funding, regulatory, more!
Access Manuals and Practice Tests from the Iowa DOT here.
Explore Iowa history and culture! No login required — just click to start exploring.
All-in-one resource guides you through the entire job search process including applications and resumes.
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service that provides access to a large collection of films. Set up an account with email and password before using library card to login.
Kanopy Kids highlights films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem through entertaining and educational videos. Kanopy Kids categories include TV Series, Learning Languages, Animated Storybooks, Anime Favorites, Classic Films, and Movies for the Whole Family.
Check out and download magazines, digital books, and audiobooks to your portable media player or mobile device. Full digital copies of your favorite magazines accessible on your computer or mobile device. Create an account with your library card number.
Learn the skills you need to achieve your full potential! LinkedIn Learning helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills. Courses taught by recognized industry experts. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Formerly known as Lynda.com.
This database covers years between 1930-1980s. The obituaries represented are located at the Linn County Genealogical Society Library. No login required.
A full-text database with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works. The Patron ID is your library card number.
A project meant to preserve the stories of those affected by the derecho in Marion, while providing an outlet for community healing.
Marion Sun — Marion, Iowa’s online newspaper — delivers comprehensive news and and community-driven content including city, business, community, school, and arts news.
NextReads newsletters deliver reading recommendations directly to patron inboxes. They are the ideal solution for busy librarians because they save staff time and help build connections to readers.
Your guide to fiction and popular non-fiction. NoveList Plus will help you to answer the question of what to read next. The Patron ID is your library card number.
This website is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.
Learn a new language! Pronunciator is a fun and easy way to learn any of 80 languages. Create an account with your library card number. Apps also available for iOS and Android devices.
Accurate data on 49M businesses and 279M consumers. Available from home through this webpage.
Search titles through the State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO) directory. Items available through Interlibrary Loan.
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
The Gazette and area public libraries have partnered to provide library patrons with free, unlimited access to The Gazette Online on library computers.
US Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers: The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal.
Whether you’re a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can position you for financial success quickly and easily. Value Line’s Investment Tools will help you formulate sound investment strategies, identify timely opportunities and make smart investment decisions. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Search for books and media around the world. Books available through Interlibrary Loan. No login required.
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