The MCCS Libraries maintain a collection of print, audio-visual, early literacy programs, book clubs, and electronic resources for educational, informational and recreational pursuits. Resources and services are available to Marines and families.
COMBAT CENTER LIBRARY
The Combat Center Library offers high-speed Internet, computers (28 available for patron use), books, DVDs, videogames and audiobooks to eligible patrons. Additionally, monthly programs such as Lego Day and Dungeons and Dragons are offered.
Visit DoD MWR Libraries to explore our online collection of books, audiobooks, magazines, streaming video and so much more!
Contact Information
Combat Center Library
Building 1524
6th Street
Twenytnine Palms, California 92278
Phone: 7608306875
Fax: 7608304497
Email: plmsppd@usmc.mil
Follow Combat Center Library:
Hours | |
Monday | 8:00am - 7:30pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am - 7:30pm |
Wednesday* | 8:00am - 7:30pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 7:30pm |
Friday | 8:00am - 7:30pm |
Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
*First Wednesday of the month: 9am - 7:30pm Federal Holiday Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm |
PROGRAMS
SHADOW MOUNTAIN BRANCH LIBRARY
The Shadow Mountain Branch Library offers no-cost WiFi, computers with CAC-readers (4 available for patron use), books, audiobooks, DVDs/Blu-Rays and video games. A phone/tablet charging station is available. The branch library hosts unique monthly programs as well as weekly storytimes and curbside crafts. The annual all-ages Summer Reading Program includes prizes and special programs. The Makerspace provides children in grades 3-12 access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) hands-on activities and resources. 3D printing, assembling robots, musical instruments, telescopes, digital cameras and circuit building are offered. United Through Reading, a no-cost service that allows deploying service members to record a story time to their children, is available. All resources are provided at no-cost to eligible patrons.
Visit DoD MWR Libraries to explore our online collection of books, audiobooks, magazines, streaming video and so much more!
Contact Information
Shadow Mountain Branch Library
Building 692
Del Valle Road
Twentynine Palms, California 92278
Phone: 7608304265
Email: plmsppd@usmc.mil
Follow Shadow Mountain Branch Library:
Hours | |
Monday | 10:00am - 5:30pm |
Tuesday | 10:00am - 5:30pm |
Wednesday | 10:00am - 5:30pm |
Thursday | 10:00am - 5:30pm |
Friday | 10:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Federal Holiday Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm |
PROGRAMS
LIBRARY DETAILS
In order to checkout materials from either of the libraries, patrons must have a library account. Please bring a valid ID card and up-to-date contact information.
Eligible Patrons
- Active Duty Service Members
- Dependent Family Members
- Military Retirees
- GS/NAF Employees
Item Checkout Lengths
- 3 Weeks - All items
Item Checkout Limits
- Books - Unlimited
- Audiobooks & Playaways - 10
- DVD/Blu-ray - 10
- Videogames - 2
- Playaway Views - 1 per Child
Interlibrary loans from other Marine Corps libraries are available upon request.
- CAC enabled computers with Internet access
- WiFi
- Commandant's Professional Reading List
- A collection of print, audiovisual and electronic resources for educational, informational and recreational pursuits
- Online databases provide academic research, professional and recreational material available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Programs for every age group
- Makerspace Program with 3D printing
- Printing and copying - 20 pages per day
- Faxing and scanning - unlimited
- Television and videogames
- CAC enabled computers with Internet access
- WiFi
- A collection of print, audiovisual and electronic resources for educational, informational and recreational pursuits
- Online databases provide academic research, professional and recreational material available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Programs for every age group
- Makerspace Program with 3D printing
- Printing and copying - 20 pages per day
- Scanning - unlimited
- Television and videogames
Visit the library catalog to search for materials in our collection from any computer, smart phone or tablet. Patrons have access to these and many more online resources:
- Britannica Academic An online encyclopedia for various levels and languages.
- eBooks | eAudiobooks | eMagazines Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines through the MWR Digital Library using OverDrive. Registration will give the user access to over 300,000 titles. Patrons can also access Universal Class, ArtistWorks and The Great Courses. Your library's collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds and no limits. See a library staff member for assistance with registration.
- Mango A digital language learning program for learners of all levels, with courses in over 70 different foreign languages, 21 English Language Learning courses, and 44 specialty courses designed to celebrate world cultures.
- Military One Source Provides access to MilitaryTutor.com®, a K-12, multiple-subject online tutoring service with live tutors available 24 hours a day.
- DoD MWR Digital Library for ebooks, research and more please visit the 24/7/365 Digital Library.
- Research Databases Providing information on investment guidance, newspapers, journal articles, health and leisure, automotive repair and many other subjects.