Services

Public PCs

  • The library offers free WiFi in and around the building.
  • Public PCs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
    • The public PCs have the following programs installed on them: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Firefox, and Adobe Reader.
    • We are unable to install any other programs on the public PCs. 

Printing Services

  • Available paper sizes: 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, & 11 x 17
    • Paper pricing: black and white is .10¢ a page, color is .25¢ a page
    • Individuals on personal computers may also print by saving documents on a flash drive or emailing the saved documents to mcplprints@gmail.com and then asking for the prints at the circulation desk.
    • When you print on both sides, you will be charged for each side.

  • Faxing is free and receiving a fax cost .10¢ a page

  • Small amounts of pages can be scanned for free and sent by email or placed on a USB. 
    • If you need to scan a large number of pages we ask that you schedule with us ahead time.

  • The library has a laminator that is available to the public with lamination materials available for purchase at the circulation desk.
    • Laminating pouch: business card size is .25¢, 3.5 x 5.5 is .50¢, 8.5 x 11 is .75¢, and 11 x 17 is $1.

Additional Services

  • Test proctoring is available by appointment.
  • Notary services are available.
    • Notary services are free of charge.
    • Please bring a valid ID with you and DO NOT sign the document beforehand.

Design Den

The Design Den at the Marion County Public Library (MCPL) is a place for community members to connect, discover, and create. The library strives to provide enriching opportunities for people to learn new skills and collaborate. The Design Den provides access to a variety of tools that allow patrons to make, explore, and tinker.

Click here to view a list of available equipment.

The Design Den is open during normal library operating hours. If you are interested in learning how to use these different tools, please email sam.morris@marioncopublic.org or call (270) 692-4698.

Large Format Printing

The library offers large format printing as a part of our services. In order to submit a print job, we ask you to send a pdf with the size and material you want to print on to sam.morris@marioncopublic.org. The library request 3 business days to complete your order. If you are requesting walkthroughs or runthroughs for a sports team, we have to ask for a longer turnaround time, as these jobs take more time to complete.

Bookmobile

Our Bookmobile travels throughout Marion County, providing books, book discussions and book-based music programs to organizations and individuals unable to travel to our facility. These include:

  • The Village of Lebanon
    • Assisted Living
  • Loretto Motherhouse
  • Lebanon Housing Authority
  • Home bound individuals and children in homeschooling programs.

For more information, please contact the library at 270.692.4698.

Checkout policy for bookmobile Patrons:

Each card has a checkouts limit of 15 items, 4 of which may be 14 day items per normal library policy. Checkouts must be returned on time before more books can be checked out to retain the library’s collection.

Patrons can call and see if their checkouts are available for renewal any time within the business hours of the library. 14 day books can be renewed twice per library policy. Due dates are printed on the checkout slip every patron receives when checking out items.

The library does not charge late fees, but does charge for items if they are never returned or are returned damaged.