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600 South Washington Street Marion, Indiana 45693-1992

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In the Beginning:

The Marion Public Library (MPL) serves the community of Marion, IN. Marion city has a total population of 31,320 - 52 percent females and 48 percent males. The median age is 36.2 years. Twenty-two percent of the population is under 18 years and 16 percent is 65 years and older.

Vision of MPL:

To serve our community as a vital and reliable information resource as we prepare for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.

To encourage people of all ages in the pursuit of learning and personal excellence.

To provide a community meeting place.

To preserve a record and memory of our community's past.

Mission of MPL:

The mission of the Marion Public Library is to provide public access to ideas and information for opportunities for life-long learning and development of, by, and for all persons who use library-connected resources in the library and beyond, in cooperation with other libraries, assisted by knowledgeable and friendly employees, in an appropriate environment, by authority of applicable laws, and in accordance with library board adopted policies and procedures.

As all patrons are served and helped to access desired information, materials, and services, the library will place emphasis on the following areas in accordance with community needs to accomplish its ongoing mission:

REFERENCE: The library provides timely, accurate, and useful information for community residents.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: The library assists students of all ages in meeting educational objectives established during their formal or self-directed courses of study.
EARLY EDUCATION: The library encourages young children to develop an interest in reading and learning through services for children, and for parents, caregivers, and children together.
POPULAR MATERIALS: The library provides recreational print and audiovisual materials to meet a wide range of tastes and aptitudes and to reflect the diversity of the community.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: The library serves as a gathering place for community activities and meetings by providing meeting rooms and programs.
LOCAL HISTORY AND MUSEUM: The library preserves materials and objects which tell the history of Marion and Grant County.

Administration:

	Mary Eckerle, Director
	Debbie Kirkwood, Meeting Room Coordinator
	Jonie Riddle, Business Manager
	Sigrid Cole, Office Assistant

Library Board Members:

	Jane Cline, President Terms: 2 (Expires: 12/31/14) Original Appointment: January 2007 Appointed by Board of School Trustees of Marion

	Dr. Jeremy Case, Vice President Terms: 2 (Expires: 12/31/16) Original Appointment: January 2009 Appointed by Common Council of City of Marion

	Mike Cline, Secretary Terms: 3 (Expires: 12/31/16) Original Appointment: October 2007 Appointed by Grant County Board of Commissioners

	Kelly Turner, Treasurer Terms: 4 (Expires: 12/31/14) Original Appointment: November 1997 to complete unexpired term Appointed by Mayor of City of Marion

	Dwight Ott Terms: 3 (Expires: 12/31/13) Original Appointment: April 2004 to complete unexpired term Appointed by Board of School Trustees

	Debra Enyeart Terms: 3 (Expires: 12/31/15) Original Appointment: January 2004 Appointed by Board of School Trustees of Marion

	Mike Owen Terms: 4 (Expires: 12/31/13) Original Appointment: January 1998 Appointed by Grant County Council