Get to know the Marine Corps Community Services General Library Program. It has something for Marines and families in all locations and military stages.

Installation libraries

Installation libraries play a key role in Marine professional life. They offer academic and research resources and chances for career development. Marines can earn college degrees and certificates, update promotion packages, prepare to transition, retire and more.

Installation libraries are great for leisure too. They provide books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, DVDs and audiobooks. Most locations also offer access to computers, internet and basic office equipment, like copiers and fax machines.

Installation libraries are also great community centers. They host book clubs, story times, game nights and multicultural activities. Some offer makerspaces and private webcam access for video calls with deployed service members. Programs vary by location so contact your installation library for details.

Marines and their families also have online access to the Marine Corps Community Services Digital Libraries and the Navy Digital Library.

The DOD MWR Libraries

All Defense Department service members and their families have access to the DOD MWR Libraries. These free, online libraries are available 24/7 and offer an incredible collection for both adults and children. Access tutoring, finance and language classes, career transition assistance, car care advice, legal forms and much more. Visit Military OneSource today to see what the DOD MWR Libraries can do for you and your family.

Whether you are on installation or online, check out the amazing array of resources available from the Marine Corps Community Services General Library Program.

The MCCS Libraries maintain a collection of print, audio-visual, early literacy programs, book clubs, and electronic resources for educational, informational and recreational pursuits. A valid military, dependent or civilian employee ID is required to borrow materials. (Students must bring proof of current enrollment). Dependents of active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel are entitled to use the library in the name of their military sponsor, unless otherwise requested by the sponsor.

*Per Base Order 1710.31A, children 9 years old and below are not allowed to be left alone anywhere aboard Base. Parents are responsible for their children at all times while using the library.

The library offers summer reading programs for adults, teens, and youth.  Storytimes for preschoolers are presented at the Harriotte B. Smith Library on Thursday mornings at 10- 10:30 a.m. TAG is the Teen Advisory Group at the Harriotte B. Smith Library for ages 12 to 18. Rosetta Stone is now available (almost all languages) on MarineNet for Marines with a status of active or reserve. Mango Language software is available at the library for all authorized patrons. Phone number is 910-451-1979 with regular hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday closed. 

The John A. Lejeune Education Center Research & Study Center (Bldg 825, Stone Street) 910-450-9845 is set up for students to use while attending classes and co-located with the classrooms for ease of access to conduct research and study as required. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on weekends and holidays.

At Camp Johnson, the library (Building M-607) is open Sunday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone number is 910-450-0844.