Library

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, 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.

Installation libraries are also 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 by location so contact your 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 DOD MWR Libraries

All Defense Department service members and their families have access to the DOD MWR Libraries. These free, online libraries are available 24/7 and offer an incredible collection for both adults and children. Access tutoring, finance and language classes, career transition assistance, car care advice, legal forms and much more. Visit Military OneSource today to see what the DOD MWR Libraries can do for you and your family.

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

MCRD San Diego has one of the few remaining military libraries in the region. The library is located in Building 7, and can be reached at 619-524-1849. Please call the Depot Library for updated information on their hours of operation.

Besides books, of course, the library has both wireless [Wi-Fi] and high speed Internet access, and several PC's with CAC access to help you with your research. All computers have printer access and the latest PC software. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you with any of your research needs. We carry a wide variety of books, including fiction, mysteries, westerns, Sci-Fi, and more. Looking for the latest best-sellers, we've got them!  

Free DVD rental. Over 2,000 titles! Check out ten movies at a time and keep them for three weeks and one week for new movies. We have movies, documentaries, and more. 

Also available:

1. Free Internet, Wi-Fi, copier, fax, iPad, headsets and scanner use.
2. MCRD Library offers free access to tutoring from Tutor.com.
3. Playaway audio-books available. No CDs, No downloads. Just Play. Portable.
4. Mango Languages digital learning language courses for learners of all levels. Register at the library to access over 70 foreign languages and 21 ESL.
5. Suggest your favorite book or movie and we will do our best to purchase the item for you!
6. We can borrow books from all of the 16 Marine Corps Libraries at your request.
7. Educational children’s DVD's [ Baby Einstein, Disney + more ].
8. Award-winning and bestselling novels. Non-Fiction: Americana to World History.
9. Biographies on famous people from A to Z.
10. Travel Guides: Various editions are available.
11. Marine Reading List with all the current titles.
12. Audio Books (fiction and non-fiction bestsellers).
13. Magazines and Newspapers [ Over 30 to choose from ].
14. Database search on magazines, newspapers, and journal full-text articles.
15. Conference Room available for meetings.
16. Children's Reading Room – comfortable, fun, has tables and chairs sized just for children.