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 MacDill AFB Library, co-located with the Education Center, is open to all military personnel (active, reserve, and retired) and dependents with a valid military ID card. Civilians taking classes or working on the base may also use the library. Anyone outside the MacDill community who desires access to the library should call or email for more information at 813-828-3607 or emailhttp://macdillfss.com/library/.

These resources include:

• Library Online Catalog
• Enjoy FREE access to digital magazines, digital comics, The Great Courses videos, and music lessons (Artistworks).
• Professional reading list titles for Air Force, Army, Navy, & Marines
• Large assortment of books on tape and CD, including foreign language courses
• Music, Movies, & More
• Children's fiction and non-fiction, including picture books

Library Amenities:

• Fax service. Outgoing fax for DSN, local and toll free numbers: 10¢/page. Incoming faxes: 10¢/page. Long-distance faxes: Up to 10 pages: $1.00, Up 11-20 pages: $2.00, etc. Check with the Front Desk.
• Computer lab with Internet access, scanner, Microsoft Office applications and multimedia capabilities.
• Quiet Study Carrels
• Wireless Internet Access
• Interlibrary Loan Services
• Research Assistance from Professional Librarians
• Multi-media Listening Stations
• Children's Room
• Sun Patio

Hours of Operation

Facility/Computer Lab/Curbside Service:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30am to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9am to 4 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Federal Holidays and some Holiday Weekends