Our second mural celebrating our 90th Anniversary has been begun! Our talented artist is Mark Middlestaedt of 2nd Nature Creations. Isn't he doing a fabulous job? Check back often, we'll be updating his progress! And be sure and stop into the library--it's even better in person!
We're so excited to share the progress of our 90th anniversary mural with you! It's almost finished--be sure and stop in and see it in person!
Check out our awesome baskets--you need not be present to win!
GRAND PRIZE: NEW AMERICAN GIRL DOLL "MARIE GRACE"
1st PRIZE: SONY DVD PLAYER AND MOVIES
2nd PRIZE: MUSTANG FAMILY ATTIRE
3rd PRIZE: MEMORIES BASKET WITH TWIST CAMCORDER
4th PRIZE: GOURMET GOODIES
Stop into the library to purchase tickets. Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00. Good luck!
Stop in to the library today to check out our Winter Reading Program, and some great books to go along with it! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Local Libraries Receive Grant to Install Electronic Door Openers
The Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS) has been awarded Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds to improve accessibility at five (5) of our members libraries' locations be retrofitting entrance doors with electronic door openers.
The participating libraries are Marion Public Library, Black Creek Village Library, Kimberly-Little Chute Public Library (2 locations), and Weyauwega Public Library.
Installing automatic door operators will ensure that public library collections, services, and buildings are fully accessible to patrons with disabilities and their families and advocates. The openers will also provide convenience for the elderly, children and people carrying heavy loads or pushing strollers.
Black Creek Village Library director, Rebecca Buchmann, notes, "We see many patrons with disabilities who come in with a friend or family member to help them , but we fear that there are others in the community who are not using the library simply because they physically cannot enter the building. Installing door openers will help us meet our mission to provide equal access to information for all the members of the community,"
The Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS) is one of the 17 library systems in Wisconsin. We support 16 public libraries in Outagamies and Waupaca counties.
This project is supported by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
When most of us think of the library, we think of books. And that's true, Marion Public Library has a wonderful selection of books for all ages, fiction and non-fiction. But did you know our library has so much more than books? Here's some other great things we have to offer here at Marion Public Library:
-Videos and DVDs- We have an extensive collection of videos and DVDs here at the library! You'd be surprised--we even have new releases that you'd find at the video store. And even better--checking a video out from the library is FREE, and you can have them for a full week!
-Audio Books- Don't have time to read a book? Have trouble seeing? Taking a long car trip? Audio books are for you!
-Playaway- These are the same as audio books, except they're in MP3 form. All you need is a AAA battery and ear buds (ear buds are available at the circulation desk) and you're in business.
-Puzzles, Puppets, Educational Toys, Video games and Books on Tape and CD- We all know what the weather has been like this week. Are the kids bored with their same old toys? Bring them to the library! There's so much to choose from, they're bound to be having fun before you know it.
-Magazines- Can't afford to subscribe to all the magazines you want to? You're in luck! You can stop in and sit on a cozy chair and read the latest issue, or back issues of magazines are available for checking out. The library also has newspapers for you to enjoy, too.
-Computers and Wireless Internet- Sometimes it's hard to get internet access, or you don't have access to a computer at home. Come visit the library, and use one of our computers, or bring your own laptop and use our wireless internet! What better place to work on a project or online work than in the library setting.
The best part? All of these are available for no cost to you! Come in soon and take advantage of the wonderful materials to choose from at Marion Public Library!
Do you bring home a lot of books after visiting the library?
Are you tired of carrying them all, or using a flimsy grocery store bag?
We're here to help!
Next time you stop at the library, pick up one of these bags! They are on sale for $3, and have a ton of space for all of your library books, movies, and whatever else you check out. Ask at the front desk for one today!
Did you know you can earn Book Bucks at the Marion Public Library? It's easy! Here's how to do it:
~Check out a book that qualifies for book bucks. Signs can be found around the library for types of books that will earn book bucks.
~Complete a Summer Reading Program Reading Record, and win book bucks by spinning the world!
What do you do with book bucks? Shop, of course!
Save up your book bucks for fabulous finds at Miss Trinitie's General Store! Miss Trinitie has stocked her store with many wonderful items, for all ages.
Stop at the library today to start earning your book bucks!
| 90th Birthday Party Basket Raffle | Mar 21 - 6:00 pm |
| Monday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
