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Your library card unlocks so many of our services and resources. Apply now to get your card and enrich your life with everything the library has to offer.
Find all of the details about borrowing books and other materials from the library including how to Renew, Hold, or Return what you’ve checked out, in addition to helpful information on Check Out Periods and Fines.
Renewing your materials is very simple – choose the option below that’s easiest for you!
You will not be able to renew your materials if you have $20.00 or more in fines, if there is a hold on the item you wish to renew, or if you have reached the limit of how many times you can renew your item. Most items can be renewed twice. Quick Picks cannot be renewed.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to return your library materials. Materials can be returned to any of the metro libraries: Cedar Rapids (downtown or Ladd branch), Marion, or Hiawatha. Cake pans, games, puzzles, and vinyl cannot be returned through a book drop. Please return these items inside the library during normal operating hours.
You may also use the book drops located in local Hy-Vee stores. If you can’t find the drops, just ask at the Hy-Vee Customer Service desk and they’ll point you in the right direction.
For more details on our library cards and policies, please review our Circulation Policy.
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.
You can apply using our online form and get a temporary library card number. You are not able to access our online and downloadable services with a temporary card number, although this does allow you to enter your details for yourself.
For more information on the three different types of cards, see below or (click here to see types).
Library card applications for Metro and Metro Lite cards for children from birth through age 13 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Both child and guardian must be present.
If you don’t have current I.D., you can get a Quick Library Card that limits you to checking out no more than three items and limits your holds to five. Quick Cards must be renewed after 12 checkouts.
Whichever card you apply for, you’ll get your card right away and can start taking advantage of all the services we offer.