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.

The Kadena Library has a huge collection of books that cover a variety of interests and topics. If you want to know if we have a specific book before traveling to us, please click the link below to search our collection. To sign-up for a library card please visit us in person to register!

The Kadena Base Library offers many different online resources that are free to use. For information on how to access these resources please come by the library! There are resources that help with everything from music lessons to IT courses.

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Go on a reading adventure, learn a new skill with one of our online resources, or use one of the unique items in our Things collection, or stop in for one of our recurring programs or one-off special events!

Kadena library has a large selection of fiction and nonfiction for all ages and the space to sit and enjoy reading! Whether it’s novel, a how-to book, a magazine or newspaper, a movie, or an online resource, we strive to have something for everyone.

In Person Services Include:

• Free Wi-Fi
• A computer lab with 30 single-sided pages of free printing per day
• Minors without a parent present must have their dependent ID card with them for computer use
• Programs and special events for pre-readers, children, teens, and adults
• DVD checkouts with no rental fee or late fees
• Free 3D printing available, ask at the front desk
• Conference Room available for reservations (no minors)/ max capacity 10 people
• Free checkout of items from our “Things” collection such as board games, novelty cake pans, ukuleles, and tarot card decks
• Free delivery of inter-library loan materials

FACILITY HOURS & LOCATION:

• Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The library is closed for US federal holidays, some Japanese holidays, and as needed (i.e. maintenance, emergencies, training).

Located in building 451

DSN: 634-1502
Cellphone: Please dial 098-938-1111 wait for the dial tone and then enter 634-1502

Remote access to online resources such as:

• Free eBooks and audio books
• Free movies and music
• Learning and research databases such as EBSCO and GALE

Account Information

The sponsor's DEROS and work information/email must be provided in order to create an account for each family member. If parents would rather not have their children have their own account, the child can be added to one of the parent's accounts.

Library accounts with the items that are 30 days overdue are placed in a “blocked” status and the sponsor’s chain of command is contacted.

Kadena Library