Henderson Hall (Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall)  Morale, Welfare and Recreation

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. They can 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.

And installation libraries can be 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 so check by 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 Morale, Welfare and Recreation Digital Library

All Department of Defense service members and their families have access to the MWR Digital Library. It never closes: It is free, 24/7 online. It offers an incredible collection for both adults and children. Programs include:

For children

• BookFlix pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction titles. That reinforces early reading skills and builds real-world knowledge.
   
• Explora Primary has a database of fun, colorful resources. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can study animals, music, health and history. They can learn about people and places, science, math and sports.
   
• Gale in Context: Middle School provides reference content to help students complete assignments in literature, science, social studies and history. Offerings include videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources and much more.
   
• NoveList K-8 Plus offers recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers and librarians can find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
   
• Tutor.com for military children gives kids free access to online tutoring and homework help. Expert tutors provide support with more than 16 subjects. Tutors can help with tonight's homework or catch children up on missed concepts and lessons.

For teens

• EBSCO LearningExpress provides eLearning tutorials, practice tests, eBooks, flashcards and articles. They help users build skills in a wide array of core subjects for success in class, on the job and in life. Options include preparation for CLEP, DSST, ACT, SAT, GRE and more.
   
• Interactive: Science provides a comprehensive view of the most-studied science subjects. This includes biology, chemistry and earth and space science. Reference and periodical content allows further understanding.
   
• FreedomFlix brings history to life by capturing dramatic and defining moments in American history. It does this through dynamic eBooks with embedded popup features. Look for maps, timelines, virtual tour clips, primary source videos and audio clips.
   
• ScienceFlix offers more than 50 complete units of study. There are more than 6,500 science-related assets in a variety of media. Students get a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, interactive features and more. This is also a great resource for young children.
   
• TrueFlix has dozens of units to supplement social studies and science core curricula learning. Students can improve literacy skills, build content-area knowledge and cultivate critical skills for academic success and college and career readiness. Young children can also benefit.

For adults

• Academic OneFile has millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources. It has extensive coverage in key subject areas. They include biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental science, history, marketing, political science and psychology.
   
• Ancestry® Library unlocks family stories through billions of U.S. and international records.
   
• BrainHQ can improve brain health. It uses clinically proven personalized brain training exercises.
   
• Britannica Library provides three sites in one: Children, Young Adults and the Reference Center. Do research, school assignments, work on special projects, or explore unique interests. Users can store research in a personal My Britannica account.
   
• Business Plan Builder helps aspiring entrepreneurs and those who want to grow small businesses or nonprofits. Its step-by-step process and recognized tools help users complete business plans and other key documents.
   
• Career Transitions helps users map their military experience to civilian jobs, write a resume and cover letter, practice interviewing, find job announcements and more.
   
• Chilton Automotive Maintenance Library provides information for tackling vehicle maintenance and repairs with confidence. It covers thousands of year, make and model combinations. That includes the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.
   
• Consumer Reports helps users find the best deals, ratings and reviews on thousands of popular consumer items. It’s one of the most respected sources.
   
• EBSCO Audiobook Collection offers more than 2,000 audiobooks in different subjects and categories for download. Log in with an EBSCOhost account (software download required).
   
• EBSCO eBook Collection has more than 3,000 titles with fiction, history, health and medicine, self-help, business, economics, law and more.
   
• EBSCO LearningExpress provides eLearning tutorials, practice tests, eBooks, flashcards and articles. They help users build skills in a wide array of core subjects for success in the classroom, on the job and in life. This includes preparation for CLEP, DSST, ASVAB, GRE and more.
   
• Entrepreneurship teaches how to plan, fund start or manage a small business. Resources include sample business plans, how-to guides, articles and websites.
   
• Fold3 Library Edition is a premier collection of historical U.S. military records and unique military content. It brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos and personal documents. It spans the Revolutionary War through today.
   
• Gale Health & Wellness offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia and much more. It covers a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.
   
• Gale in Context: Science is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Content includes full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos and more.
   
• GreenFILE contains well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact on the environment. EBSCOhost provides it.
   
• Kanopy gives access to more than 30,000 award-winning films and documentaries anywhere, anytime with any device.
   
• Legal Forms offers a wide selection of state and state-specific legal forms. Users can draft specialized documents in many legal subject areas. They include premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord/tenant and much more. There is also a comprehensive attorney state directory and dictionary of legal definitions.
   
• Mango Languages is a digital language learning program for learners of all levels, with courses in more than 70 different foreign languages, 21 English language courses and 44 specialty courses. Mango's language-learning methodology simulates the way people learn a foreign language through everyday conversation.
   
• Military and Intelligence gives military personnel access to scholarly journals, magazines and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated annually, this library resource contains hand-selected content supporting key subject areas. They include governmental policies, socioeconomic effects of war and structure of the armed forces.
   
• Morningstar Investment Research Center has information on stocks and mutual funds. Visit the Investment Classroom to hone investing skills and explore dozens of articles and videos about the stock market.
   
• National Geographic Virtual Library has every article of National Geographic magazine from 1888 through 1994. Search vivid photographs and historic articles.
   
• PressReader Digital Newspapers provides interactive, digital access to nearly 7,000 of the world’s best newspapers and magazines. Browse articles and other key elements such as pictures, advertisements, classifieds and notices in full-color.
   
• RBdigital eBooks and Audiobooks has a library of digital content for download or home computer or mobile device.
   
• RBdigital Magazines has a large assortment of popular news and special interest digital magazines to read or download. Use your PC, smartphone or laptop. Use the access key MOSDOD to create an account.
   
• O’Reilly Online Learning (previously Safari Books Online) gives access to more than 57,000 eBooks, videos, live learning and interactive coding sandboxes and tutorials.
   
• Small Engine Repair Reference Center has hundreds of reference books with original photos and illustrations of engines. There are motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, tractors, generators and more.
   
• Stingray Qello Concerts streams the world's largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries on-demand to just about any digital device. From the 1920s to today's hottest artists, Qello Concerts spans more than 30 genres, from classical to rock, reggae to country. Enjoy more than 1,700 live moments in music history.
   
• Teachables provides access to more than 15,000 teacher-created, vetted printables to support instruction. Download activities for any pre-K to 8th-grade subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing and beyond. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, teacher supports, and skills sheets.
   
• Universal Class offers more than 500 lifelong learning courses in more than 30 subject areas. Many offer continuing education units. Professional instructors design and lead them to build deeper understanding and mastery. There are videos, assignments, quizzes, tests and options for social media interaction. Students can take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.
   
• U.S. Major Dailies provides full-text, same-day access to five major U.S. newspapers: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. Content updates by 8 a.m., Eastern time each day.
   
• Weiss Financial Ratings offers access to financial literacy tools on retirement planning, home and mortgage, insurance strategies, and saving for your child’s education.

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

Henderson Halls does not have a library. Quantico is the closes Marine Corps library. The United States Marine Corps General Library program supports the quality of life and well-being of Marines and their families amidst diverse circumstances. Lifelong Learning Headquarters (LLHQ) extends library services to remote Marines, coordinates policy, and manages reporting requirements for the installation General Libraries. Sixteen General Libraries and 11 branch libraries provide collections of 60% professional and academic materials and 40% leisure reading to eligible patrons. An Integrated Library System and General Library websites provide online access to additional resources and services.