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Air Force
Library
53476 Wichita Street
Building 412
McConnell AFB, KS 67221-3606
316-759-4207
312-743-4207
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Library programs differ by branch of service. You may have access to things like tutoring, educational courses, online programs and a variety of print and electronic materials. Hours, contact information and closings can be found here or by calling your installation’s 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 McConnell Base Library is located in the Education Wing of the Robert J. Dole Community Center on McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. The Library offers more than 20,000 books for leisure, education and reference reading. The library collection also contains audiobooks, DVDs, video games, board games, around town activity passes and more for check-out. In addition they have study materials for CLEP and DANTES tests and other major study guides. The Library has ten internet-accessible CAC-enabled computers and three military computers. Free Wi-Fi is available in the library as well as options for scanning, printing and faxing. There is also a children’s room which offers books, DVDs, audiobooks, educational tablets, thematic backpacks and more for check-out. There are also two educational children’s computers for children of all ages.
The Library offers many programs for all age groups (preschool through adults) throughout the year. Some of their regular programs include a weekly Story Time, STEM Club, school-age and teen programs, adult programs as well as a Summer Reading Program for all age groups.
Who can use the Library? Military members and their families, military retirees and their family members, DoD civilians (both NAF and APF) and their family members, DoD contractor personnel working on the installation and students taking courses on base may use the base library.
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