Library

The Navy MWR Digital Library is always open. With more than 25 online services, it gives sailors, their families, retirees and civilians 24/7 access to a wide variety of material. The Navy MWR Digital Library and ashore and afloat libraries provide academic, research and career-development resources. Sailors can earn college degrees and certificates. They can update promotion packages, prepare to transition or retire and more.

The Navy MWR Digital Library portal has e-books, audiobooks, newspapers and 10,000 full-text journals and magazines. It offers one-on-one tutoring, Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support tests, and College-Level Examination Program practice exams and study guides.

Ashore MWR libraries and resource centers are available on 31 naval bases. Eligible customers can check out a variety of print and audiovisual materials. The libraries provide free access to computers and Wi-Fi. Some have story hours, summer reading programs, classes and book clubs.

Afloat libraries include collections of print and audiovisual materials. They vary in size by vessel. Carriers may have collections as large as 15,000 volumes. Submarines may have collections with only a few hundred items. The fleet gets monthly shipments of paperback books. As a part of afloat library support, the Navy General Library Program provides an “opening day” collection for new ships entering the Navy's active fleet under an agreement with the Naval Sea Systems Command.

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.

Authorized Patrons: All branches of the military, which includes; active duty, reservists, retired service members, civilian and contract employees of the Subbase, and their family members are welcome to use our facility. Patrons are Adults, Young Adults, Preschool and School Age children, and Retirees.

The Library Collection: The Subbase Library and Tickets, both in one facility – are a true favorite with all visitors and patrons at SUBASE. We have many resources available for service members and their families including over 2,000 educational and entertainment DVDs, over 14,000 books for all ages, and over 200 video games for PS4, XBOX One, Nintendo Switch, and over 400 Play-a-ways Audio books and books on CD and cassette tape.

Library Hours:

• Monday through Wednesday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets Hours:

Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*The library is closed on Sundays, holidays, and Saturdays of holiday weekends.

• Social Media @MWRSUBASENLON
• LINK: https://www.navymwrnewlondon.com/

Naval Submarine Base New London Library 164 Grayling Avenue Groton, CT 06349 860-694-3723