Welcome to Marion County Libraries!

Our Mission

Our mission is to give access to ideas in various media while being responsive to the needs of the community within convenient hours and pleasant surroundings. The libraries hope to satisfy recreational and practical interest by use of both traditional and emerging technologies and up-to-date collections of all materials and media.

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Our Goals

To serve the community as a center of reliable information through popular print and non-print collections, technology, and programming.
To support educational, civic, and cultural activities of groups and organizations.
To provide opportunity and encouragement for children, young people, and adults to educate themselves.
To provide opportunity for recreation through use of literature, technology, music, films, and other art forms.

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May at Beene Pearson

Meetings

Agenda

Marion County Public Library Board

Regular Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Orena Humphreys Public Library

5:00 PM

Call To Order

Roll Call

Public Comment

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Treasurer’s Report

Library Reports:

Beene-Pearson Public Library: Anna Henderson

Orena Humphreys Public Library: Cathy Black

Executive Director Report: Anna Henderson

Regional Library Report: Kate Huddleston

Friends of the Marion County Libraries Report

Committee Reports:

a. Budget and Finance

b. Communications

c. Personnel/Nomination

d. Policy and Bylaws

e. Strategic Planning

Old Business

Regular Meeting Minutes from January

New Business

2026-2027 Audit contract
2026-2027 Budget approval
2025-2026 Budget adjustment

Adjournment