1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-3412
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
1101 6th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-3412
Monday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
MPL will be closed and/or have modified hours the following days in 2023:
Sunday, January 1: Closed
Friday, April 7: Closed
Sunday, April 9: Closed
Monday, May 29: Closed
Tuesday, July 4: Closed
Monday, September 4: Closed
Friday, November 10: Closed
Wednesday, November 22: Open 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24: Closed
Sunday & Monday, December 24 & 25: Closed
Sunday, December 31: Closed
The library’s parking lot is located on the south side of the building. Patrons can enter and exit the parking lot from both 11th and 12th Streets.
When the parking lot is full, free, on-street parking is available on 11th Street and 6th Avenue. Additional free, on-street parking is available throughout Uptown Marion.
In addition to returning items at our Information Desk, MPL has three book drops:
MPL has two options for picking up materials on hold:
When placing materials on hold, patrons should select “Marion Public Library” to pick up materials inside the library, and select “Marion Drive Up” to pick up materials in the drive thru.
Restrooms can be found on the library’s main level, right off of the parking lot entrance, as well as the second level in the hallway next to the public computers. A family restroom is available on the main level in the Youth Collection. Baby changing stations are available in all restrooms, and an adult changing station is available in the main level restroom.
The library also has a caregiver’s room for nursing caregivers, or other patrons who would like additional privacy. Patrons looking to use this room should ask staff at the Youth Services Desk to unlock the door.
MPL strives to ensure library services are accessible to all individuals.
A wheelchair is available for in-library use on a first come, first served basis from the Information Desk on the main level.
MPL is certified Sensory Inclusive through KultureCity. KultureCity promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all patrons with sensory issues who visit the library. The library’s Social Story and available resources can be found here.
To keep patrons and staff safe, MPL has the following safety equipment in place:
From field trips and school tours to group meeting requests, library staff is available to provide tours for patrons of all ages. If you’re interested in having a tour at MPL, fill out the form below and our staff will be in touch! Tour requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure staff availability.
