Marion County Library, serving an area of 35,000 residents, has a collection of 72,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 960 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 720 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 10 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $60,000. Patrons make 58,000 visits annually, and check out materials 72,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.