Library

The Air Force Library Program offers resources for airmen, guardians, and their families in all locations and military stages.

Installation libraries play an important role in Air Force and Space Force professional life. They offer technical publications to support job requirements and opportunities for career development. You can earn college degrees and certifications, update promotion packages, prepare for transition or retirement, and more. Many resources are available online through the Air Force website.

Installation libraries also offer community programs such as story times and summer reading programs. There are author and book talks, as well as events to celebrate holidays and Air Force and Space Force heritage events. Most libraries also offer access to computers, internet, and basic office equipment like copiers and faxing services. Programs and services vary by location, so contact your local installation library for more information.

All Defense Department service members and their families can also use the online DOD MWR Libraries. The online libraries provide an array of resources for children and adults. Access free tutoring, finance and language classes, career transition assistance, car care advice, legal forms, and much more. Visit Military OneSource to learn more about the DOD MWR Libraries.

The Air Force Library Program has 91 libraries that serve more than 4.5 million customers. They circulate 3.5 million items annually and house more than 2.7 million print, audio, video and online resources. See what it can do for you and your family today.

Hub Zemke Library at Beale AFB

The Hub Zemke Library is a modern library with a bookstore layout that is available to active duty, retired, civilians, and family members. Library patrons can access over 27,000 physical items: 3858 DVDs; 1070 audiobooks; 50 preloaded Launch Pad tablets for children and toddlers; 500 video games (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch); 60 STEM kits for children and teens; 40 Vox & Wonderbooks for the reluctant reader; and over 20,000 books. If you cannot find something on our shelves, we have an interlibrary loan program from which we borrow from other libraries.

The library offers wireless; military and commercial computers with scanning and free printing; and a fax/copy machine. IT assistance is available. 3D printing for all ages, many children's programs, including Story Time with take-home activities, Monthly Craft Bags, and something fun every month. All ages have a chance to win fun prizes at our Summer Reading Program and Winter Reading Challenge at bealeafb.beanstack.org/reader365.

Our Language Learning and Test Prep sections are massive and include military testing, CLEP, and DSST. Included with our test prep section are digital resources to assist in preparing for your test.

Our collection of Digital Resources includes 3 biography and genealogy; 14 children’s education; 6 adult continuing education; 10 DIY; 4 audiobooks and eBooks; 8 magazines and newspapers; 37 reference and research; 5 STEM; and 3 streaming music and videos.