Ancestry Library Edition
Search the records of Ancestry.com. May be used in the library only.
Your library card gets you access to a number of valuable online resources, archives and databases while at The Marion Public Library.
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.
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. For help getting started, download instruction sheets here.
With ComicsPlus®, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. The LibraryPass app is also on iOS and the Google Play store for mobile devices.
With ComicsPlus®, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. The LibraryPass app is also on iOS and the Google Play store for mobile devices.
Resource for consumer health to support the relationship that exists between patient and physician. Use your library card number to login.
Search for current reviews on consumer goods like refrigerators, computers, and vehicles. The Patron ID is your library card number.
Searchable archive of historical Cedar Rapids newspapers, other local resources, and historical books. Not currently available on iOS mobile devices. No login required.
Searchable archive of Marion directories, historical newspapers, and other local historical resources and book. Not currently available on iOS mobile devices. No login required.
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.
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. (At this time, service is restricted to residents of Marion and our contracting communities: Alburnett, 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.
This is an app for children based upon popular VOX™ Books. iVOX delights and engages curious young minds with immersive storytelling technology.
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.
Legal forms to use in Iowa and other states. Offers simple answers to everyday legal questions. No login required.
Check out and download magazines and digital audiobooks to your computer, 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.
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.
Check out and download digital audiobooks and ebooks to your computer, e-reader, or portable media player. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Please note, you cannot use our Overdrive downloadable ebook and audiobook services unless you live in Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Robins, Alburnett, or rural Linn County.
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.
Offers a wide variety of small business information, business plans, and a help and advice section. The Patron ID is your library card number.
If you are mechanical by nature — or wish you were! — let this resource be your guide! Log in using your library card number.
Online animated talking picture books for kids. Use your library card number to log in. Or download the app to your iPhone or Android! Complete the process to select the Marion Library, and use your library card number for access on-the-go!
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.
Provides full-text of nearly 340 trade and industry related periodicals. 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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