1. StudentAccess– Students can use their Student ID as the barcode and the last 4 numbers of their ID as the password.
2. Library Card– Anyone with a McDowell County Library Card can get access by entering the library card # as the barcode and their PIN as the password.
All students in grades K-12 with a library card can use the service to get help with homework, class projects, papers—even test prep! We would love to help your students be better prepared for class each day by providing one-to-one assistance when they need it most: on-demand at homework time. Tutor.com helps you help your students by:
1. Providing Personalized, On-Demand Student Support
Every Tutor.com session is one-to-one between tutor and student. There is no appointment needed and they can access the service from home. Your students get help with their own specific questions or assignments—right when they need it.
2. Extending the Learning Day
When the bell rings at the end of the day, learning does not have to stop. Our tutors are available to help your students when they are struggling with homework after school and on the weekends. Tutors are available to them all week from 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. Tutors who speak Spanish are available all week from 3 p.m.- 10 p.m.
3. Engaging the Student One-to-One Tutor.com is committed to student learning. Their highly vetted expert tutors will never simply provide homework answers to your students, but instead guide them to find the answer on their own.
4. Impacting Student Achievement
95% of students who use Tutor.com say it helps them complete their homework and improve their grades. Students come to class more prepared and ready to learn!
5. Building Confident Learners
Students also report that Tutor.com helps them feel more confident in their schoolwork.
Tutoring is available in all core K-12 subjects – math, science, English, social studies and writing, including AP-level assistance. Students can access live, online tutoring from any Internet-capable device throughTutor.com/McDowell
Due to COVID-19 the McDowell County Public Library System has adjusted some of the services it offers. Service times vary by location, so please call ahead whenever possible.
For the protection of library visitors and staff, we ask anyone coming into the library to wear a face covering. If you are unable to wear one, we are able to accommodate you by providing curbside assistance. If you forgot to bring one, we can provide you with a free mask.
To assist students and patrons who are working remotely, the library is providing a work and study space by appointment. The appointments are for one hour, but can be extended to an additional hour depending on availability.
Browsing the Collection
Patrons are now allowed to make an appointment to browse the library collection, children’s area or DVDs for check-out at the Marion and Old Fort Libraries during select days of the week. Each location also has a maximum capacity for visitors.
Marion Library: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 20 person capacity.
Old Fort Library: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 10 person capacity
These appointments can only be made the same day.
These appointments are for 30 minutes, but can be extended to an hour. One family unit is allowed in the children’s area at a time for 30 minutes.
We have self-checkout stations for patrons to check out their items. A library staff member will be available for this process.
Computer Labs Reopening
We have seven stations available in Marion, and four stations in Old Fort. The computer labs are available during our normal operating hours.
Computers will be available by appointment. Patrons can call the library and make their reservations for the current day only. We are limiting use to one-hour, but will extend the session for another hour depending on availability.
Again, to encourage social distancing, we are allowing only two people per computer station. Once you have arrived for scheduled time, you will need to call the library to be allowed in.
McDowell County Emergency Management has opened a non-emergency call center for questions concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The number for the COVID-19 Hotline is 828-559-9683 or 527-6687. The current hours for the hotline are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The number is for non-emergency information for the public concerning the Coronavirus.
