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A Wealth of Knowledge and Fun

Your library card gets you access to a number of valuable online resources, archives and databases while at the Marion Public Library.

America’s News

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.

Auto Repair Source

Auto Repair Source ™

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.

Biography Reference Center

Biography Reference Center

Biographical information on actors, athletes, inventors, musicians, politicians, scientists, and more. The Patron ID is your library card number.

BookPage

Book Page

Where readers discover their next great book. No login required.

Booklist

Booklist Reader is now an exclusive service for Booklist subscribers and their patrons. Sharing is easy!

Brainfuse

Brainfuse

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.

Brainfuse VetNow

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.

Chronicling America

“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

City Code | City of Marion

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.

Cloud Library

CloudLibrary

eBooks for your computer and e-reader that sync among your devices. Log in with your library card number and PIN.

ComicsPlus – Children’s Library

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.

ComicsPlus – Full Library

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.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Search for current reviews on consumer goods like refrigerators, computers, and vehicles. The Patron ID is your library card number.

Driving-Tests.org

Driving Tests

Need to brush up on your driving skills or study for your permit? Try these online practice tests — no login required!

EBSCO Host

EBSCO Host

Full-text magazine and newspaper articles. The Patron ID is your library card number.

Explora for Students

Explora for Students

Magazine, reference, and newspaper research for grades 6-12. The Patron ID is your library card number.

Explora Primary Schools

Explora Primary

Find topical news and magazine articles especially for kids. The Patron ID is your library card number.

Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a comprehensive, engaging, online platform designed to teach coding from the ground up. Click the “sign up” button to get started.

Fold3

Fold3 – Home Edition

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.

Fold3

Fold3 – Library Edition

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.

Foundation Directory Online

Foundation Directory

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.

Freegal

Freegal Downloadable Music

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.

Heritage Quest

HeritageQuest Online

Find ancestors in the complete U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930. The Barcode is your library card number.

Home Base Iowa

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.

Hoopla

Hoopla

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).

IA Source Link

IA Source Link

Where business begins in Iowa: planning, funding, regulatory, more!

Iowa DOT

Iowa DOT

Access Manuals and Practice Tests from the Iowa DOT here.

Job & Career Accelerator

Job & Career Accelerator

All-in-one resource guides you through the entire job search process including applications and resumes.

Kanopy

Kanopy

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

Kanopy Kids

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.

Libby

Libby Digital Books, Audiobooks, and Magazines

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.  

LinkedIn Learning

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.

Linn County Obituary Index

Linn County Obituary Index

This database covers years between 1930-1980s. The obituaries represented are located at the Linn County Genealogical Society Library. No login required.

Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center

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.

Marion Derecho Digital Archive

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 Sun — Marion, Iowa’s online newspaper — delivers comprehensive news and and community-driven content including city, business, community, school, and arts news.

NextReads Newsletter

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.

Novelist

Novelist

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.

People’s Law Library

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.

Pronunciator

Pronunciator

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.

Data Axle Reference Solutions

Reference Solutions

Accurate data on 49M businesses and 279M consumers. Available from home through this webpage.

SILO Book Locator

SILO Book Locator

Search titles through the State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO) directory. Items available through Interlibrary Loan.

The Gazette – Archives

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 – Daily

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

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.

Value Line

Value Line

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.

WorldCat

WorldCat

Search for books and media around the world. Books available through Interlibrary Loan. No login required.