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Library of Things

Ignite Possibilities

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library items–“Things”–you can check out, just like a book! This collection complements the Marion Public Library’s mission to ignite possibilities through personal life experiences.

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Inventory

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Fort Building Kit

Fort Building Kit

Horseshoe Game

Horseshoe Game

Hover Soccer Ball

Hover Soccer Ball

Jenga Set

Jumbo Jenga Game

Play Impossible Gameball

Play Impossible Gameball

Metal Detector

Metal Detector

Outdoor Exploration Kit

Outdoor Exploration Kit

Party Fun Kit

Party Fun Kit

Trekking Poles

Trekking Poles

Wonderboom Speaker

Wonderboom 2 Speaker

Spikeball Set

Spikeball Pro

Bocce Ball Kit

Bocce Ball Game

Reading Accessibility Kit

Reading Accessibility Kit

Sensory Kit

Sensory Kit

Yardzee Yard Farkle Kit

Yardzee & Yard Farkle Game

Adjustable Metal Detector

Adjustable Metal Detector

Laser Tag Set

Laser Tag Night Vision Set

Yoga Kit

MeditationRelaxation Kit

Meditation/Relaxation Kit

Therapy Lamp

Stainless Steel Punch Bowl & Ladle

Marion Public Library
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1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
319-377-3412

Hours

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.

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Library of Things Guidelines

  • To check out a “Thing,” you must have a Metro Library Card in good standing (fines under $20).
  • “Things” are only holdable at the Marion Public Library and can be placed on hold from our online catalog. They cannot be placed in a book drop, Hy-Vee drop box, or returned to another library.
  • “Things” check out for 14 days.
  • There are no renewals.
  • You can only check out one “Thing” at a time (one set per library card).

Please take care of “Things” and return them in the same condition you got them. You are responsible for any damaged and/or missing pieces. The Marion Public Library will do our best to provide clean and fully functional equipment, but we cannot provide extensive technical or mechanical assistance. If you encounter any unforeseen hardware or software failure, please bring the “Thing” to our checkout desk and describe the problem(s) you experienced.