COMBAT CENTER LIBRARY

PROGRAMS

SHADOW MOUNTAIN BRANCH LIBRARY

PROGRAMS

In order to checkout materials from either of the libraries, patrons must have a library account. There are two ways to open a new library account. The first option is to visit either of the two libraries on base and open an account at the service desk. Please bring a valid ID card and up-to-date contact information. A library card will be issued at this time. The second option is to sign-up online. If you choose the online option you will not get a library card until you visit the service desk at the library.

Eligible Patrons

• Active Duty Service Members
• Dependent Family Members
• Military Retirees
• GS/NAF Employees

Item Checkout Lengths

• 1 Week - Items with "New" Sticker
• 3 Weeks - All other items

Item Checkout Limits

• Books - Unlimited
• Audio Books & 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 and Microsoft Office
• WiFi
• Commandant's Professional Reading List
• A collection of print, audio-visal 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 - 5 pages per day
• Faxing and scanning - unlimited
• Television and videogames

• CAC enabled computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office
• WiFi
• A collection of print, audio-visal 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 - 5 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 including Academic and School Editions, Spanish Reference Center, and a Modern Encyclopedia.
• 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, no checkout periods, 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. 
• Navy MWR Digital Library for ebooks, research and more please visit the 24/7/365 Digital Library or download the Navy MWR Digital Library Brochure.
• Research Databases Providing information on investment guidance, newspapers, journal articles, health and leisure, automotive repair and many other subjects.

Service members can stay connected with their families throughout a deployment. United Through Reading allows service members who are about to deploy an opportunity to record themselves reading a story to a child in their life. This program is free of charge and is done in private at the service member’s convenience. Please call the Shadow Mountain Branch Library or stop by to set up an appointment.