Marion County Library

If you’re a Marion County, AR resident, Marion County Library cards are FREE!

The first thing you need is an ID or Driver’s License. It does NOT have to be an Arkansas ID.

The second thing you need is proof of address. This will need to have both your name and your PHYSICAL address listed to count. We will accept proof in print or digital form.

What counts as proof of address?

• Voter Registration
• Vehicle Registration
• Fishing License
• Utility Bill
• Amazon Account Shipping Information
• Etc

We will also accept proof of land ownership in Marion County.

If you are NOT a resident of Marion County:

• Searcy County – $10/year
• Baxter County – $25/year
• Any other county – either your county’s non-resident fee, or $30, whichever is less

Please note, we can only accept cash.

We have no minimum or maximum age limit to get a card.

However, anyone under the age of 18 will only be able to get a card if their parent or guardian has one as well. Both parent/guardian and minor must be present to receive the card. Minors do not need to provide ID or proof of address.

At this time, to get an E-Card, you must be 18 years or older.

Those with Established Cards, E-Cards, or Internet Cards are all able to use our computers.

If you do not have a card with us, we can create a free Internet Card for you. These are good for a year and are only for computer use. To get one, all you need to bring in is a valid ID or driver’s license. It does not have to be an Arkansas ID.

Yes, cards expire after a year. We renew cards to verify that your address, phone number, and email are up-to-date.

To renew your card, please come into the library, call us at (870)449-6015, or email us at mclibrarystaff@marioncountyar.gov.

You can get a new card in the Library for $3.00. If you aren’t able to immediately replace your lost card, we can also check out to you after seeing valid ID.

We can send both text and email notifications at your request.

Each card can check out up to 20 items. A family can have 50 items out total.

Special Limits:

• Up to 6 DVDs total
  • Maximum of 2 of these can be TV series
• Up to 3 Games total

Most Books (non-new, new JUV, new Tween, new YA) – 3 weeks

New Books (Adult) – 2 weeks

Magazines – 2 weeks

DVDs, DVD Players – 1 week

Telescope, Microscope, Projector – 1 week

Games – 1 week

Leapfrogs – 1 week

Fishing Poles – 1 week

Yes, most items are renewable. They will auto-renew once, and staff is able to renew another time after that.

Items that are on hold for another patron cannot be renewed. If you need a few extra days, please contact staff for help.

You can have up to 3 items on hold at a time. When they are available, you will receieve a text, email, or call from us.

Items are held behind the desk, and can be held for 3 days. If you need extra time to pick up an item, please contact staff for help.

Please inform staff about the item as soon as possible.

The first day an item is overdue, fines are not applied. After that, it is .25 cents a day for each item that is late.

Fines will have to be paid in the Library. We can only accept cash.

You do not have to pay your fines in total. Payment plans may be put in place if necessary.

We have lots of fun and useful things you can do!

• Read books
• Read local newspapers
• Hang out alone or with friends
• Bring your kids in to play
• Charge your electronics
• Use our computers (with a free Internet Card)
• Enjoy free coffee on Wednesdays
• Play board games
• Put together puzzles
• Read new issues from a variety of magazines
• Free snacks for teenagers

We also have some fun programs, such as:

• Marion County Library Book Club
• Marion County Library Games (Wednesdays at 10 AM)
• Marion County Library Crafts (Wednesdays at 11 AM)

No, our weekly events are free to the public. However, our Gaming and Crafting programs are for ages 12 and up.

It depends on the event. We will inform patrons if they will need to sign up.

This is due to how much space we have available in the library. Our programs will always be free.

Yes, yes, and yes!

Our printer is available for patron and non-patron use. Staff is more than happy to help anyone use the printer.

Please note, we can ONLY accept cash.

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any notary services at this time.

If you have a local bank, they may be able to help you. We also have the contact information for a traveling notary. Please call us for her information.

Library Board Meetings are held in the Library. They are held once a month at 5:00 PM. Currently, they are being held on the third Thursday of the month.

A list of all regular meeting times can be found on our Library Board page.

Please check our Facebook page for notification of any special meeting times.

At this time, we do not have any meeting rooms. However, you are welcome to hold a meeting inside the Library. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a quiet or private space.

We have an option to request items on our Library Catalog!

Once you’ve logged in, simply go to “My Account”, where you’ll find a tab called “Reserves / Requests”. There you will find a form you can fill out to let us know if we’re missing something.

Inside the library, we have Material Request Forms available by the front desk. You can fill these out and hand them in to the staff.

We will do our best to work on your requests, though we cannot guarantee we will be able to buy every item.

Unfortunately, currently we are not part of any ILL system.

Yes! To reserve an item online, you need to go to our Catalog and sign in to your account. From there, you can search for whichever item(s) you’re looking for. Once you click on it, it will bring up that item’s record in our system.

On top of the record, there will be a button that says “Reserve This Item”. All you have to do is click that, and we’ll take care of the rest! Once we have the item for you, we will call, text, or email you to let you know it’s waiting for you in the Library.

On your Libby app, choose “Add Library”. Look for Marion County, and make sure it’s for Yellville, AR. Our Library is called “ArkansasLibrary2Go”.

Once there, you should be able to log in. Your account number will be the number found on the back of your library card — the WHOLE number. If you have not changed it, your password should be your phone number without any spaces or dashes. If your area code is 870, your password is your phone number MINUS the 870.

If you need any help or have any questions, please feel free to call the library at (870)449-6015.

To change your password, go to our catalog here.

In the top right corner, log into your account. Once logged in, click the “My Account” button that is also in the top right corner. In the pop-up, make sure you are in “Account Info”. Find “Secure password: Update your password”.

You will be asked to input your current password, and your new one.

Please keep track of your new password. Library staff cannot see changed passwords. We are able to reset them if need be.

Your account has likely expired. Please call the library at (870)449-6015 or come in to the Library to renew.

Please check our Employment page for an up-to-date answer.

Please call us or email us at mclibrarystaff@marioncountyar.gov with “Donations” in your subject line.

Please call us or email us at mclibrarystaff@marioncountyar.gov with “Decorating” in your subject line.

Please call us or email us at mclibrarystaff@marioncountyar.gov with “Programs” in your subject line. We also have an Online Suggestion Box where you can list your ideas.