Services offered by the Marion Public Library include:

A collection of over 100,000 books, books on tape, videos, CDs, newspapers and magazines
Free library cards for area residents
Reciprocal privileges to patrons of participating Open Access Iowa Libraries
Member of the Metro Library Network
Reference services, in person and by telephone
Interlibrary loan
Computer lab with Internet access
Storytime for preschoolers ages 3-5
Children's and Young Adults' reading programs
Special programs, events, and activities
Individual study rooms
Meeting rooms
Microfilm reader-printer
Photocopier
Fax
Iowa Communications Network Distance Learning Classroom
Drive up book and media return
Book returns located at local Hy-Vee stores
Tours of the library
Monthly calendar
Handicapped accessibility