Hill AFB  Morale, Welfare and Recreation

The Air Force Library Program provides an avenue for airmen and their families to continue their professional and self-developmental educational pursuits, as well as resources for productive use of leisure time. Libraries also procure mission-essential technical publications to support requirements of military personnel. Many online products, including downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and college-level practice tests, are available from installation library websites and on the Air Force Portal. Air Force libraries house a variety of print and audiovisual materials for checkout to eligible customers. They also offer customer-use computers with internet access, free of charge, and most have wireless internet capabilities. Many installation libraries conduct special programs, such as story hours and summer reading programs for children, as well as a variety of classes, author and book talks, and holiday and Air Force heritage events.

The Air Force Library Program consists of 91 libraries (73 general, seven academic and 11 scientific and technical), as well as 10 geographically separated library branches in Europe and eight learning resource centers in Southwest Asia. The Air Force Library Program also oversees procurement and distribution of educational and recreational materials to more than 150 remote sites and contingency operations in 40 countries around the globe. Air Force libraries serve more than 26.5 million customers, circulate 5.5 million items annually and house more than 5.6 million print, audio, video and online resources.

The Gerrity Memorial Library is available to active duty military, retired military, DOD civilian personnel and family members Library items available for check-out include bestsellers, fiction and non-fiction for adults, young adults, and children. It also includes audio-books, music, CDs, and DVDs as well as Test study guides (CLEP, DANTES, SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, Officer Candidate Test, Civil Service) which are available in both print and electronic formats. Registered library users have access to an extensive collection of downloadable audio-books and ebooks. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the library as well as a 16 station computer lab. For more information on the Gerrity Library visit their website or call DSN 312-777-3833/2533 or 801-777-3833/2533.