LIBRARY

*MOVIES ARE BACK AT THE BASE THEATER*

PHONE: (813) 828-3607

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Facility/Computer Lab/Curbside Service:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 7pm

Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 9am - 4pm

Closed Sundays, Federal Holidays and some Holiday Weekends

Email: 6FSS.FSDL.Library@us.af.mil

CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MONTHLY LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Library Resources Workshops 4–5PM  | 2nd Wednesday of the Month

Teen Book Club 4PM | Check Calendar for Date; Ages 14+

Crochet Club 4–5PM | Check Calendar for Date; Ages 12+

Chess & Checkers Club 4–5PM | 4th Wednesday of the Month

Adult Book Club 5PM | Check Calendar for Date


DAF LEADERSHIP ONLINE BOOK CLUB

February 15—April 4 Book Selection:
One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams by Chris Fussell with Charles Goodyear


YOUTH BOOKMARK CONTEST

For ages 18 and under. Starts in March, designs due to library staff by April 27, 2024. Winning bookmarks will be professionally printed and available at the library. Click here to learn more.

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DIGITAL RESOURCES LIBRARY

Gain access to all Air Force Libraries digital resources at the click of a button!
Resources include The Wall Street Journal, ArtistWorks, Comics Plus, Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, Universal Classes, EBSCOhost Research Databases and many more!
View all digital ebook and audiobook options on one page!
There is a world of knowledge at your finger tips!

Join us on the second Wednesday of the Month to learn more about the DOD MWR Digital Resources Library! Each month we will focus on a different topic. Topics will include using Mango, Libby, and navigating EBSCO Research Databases. Click here for more info.

Follow the link to log in using your 14-digit library card number and your 4-digit pin.
Give the library a call if you need any assistance.

ABOUT US

The MacDill AFB Library, co-located with the Education Center, is open to all military personnel (active, reserve, and retired) and dependents with a military ID card. Civilians taking classes or working on the base may also use the library. Anyone outside the macDill community who desires access to the library should call or email for more information.

AMENITIES

  • Fax service. Outgoing fax for DSN, local and toll free numbers: 10¢/page. Incoming faxes: 10¢/page. Long-distance faxes: Up to 10 pages: $1.00, Up 11-20 pages: $2.00, etc. Check with the Front Desk.
  • Computer lab with Internet access, scanner, Microsoft Office applications and multimedia capabilities.
  • Quiet Study Carrels
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Interlibrary Loan Services
  • Research Assistance from Professional Librarians
  • Multi-media Listening Stations
  • Children's Room
  • Sun Patio

LIBRARY ONLINE CATALOG

Find out if your favorite book or that hard to find novel is at the MacDill library. Simply search the online catalog and if a copy is available you may either visit the base library to check it out in person, or you may reserve a copy of the book by placing it on hold. When the book is ready, the library will contact you by phone or email and you have 3 business days to pick up your book.

Your username is your library card and the password is the 4-digit# assigned by the MacDill library, which should be handwritten on your card. If you would like to change or have forgotten your password stop by the front desk or call us.

LIBBY, BY OVERDRIVE
AT YOUR MACDILL LIBRARY

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Download the app and learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

Use your DoD library card number and credientals to access these LIBBY extras today!

Unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels and comics to library patrons on any web connected device. 

FREE MANGO LANGUAGE SERVICES

Log in and access hundreds of languages. Must have a current library card to register.

GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY

Find all the information available at your DoD library in one place. eReference book titles on a multitude of subject areas. 

MILITARY ONESOURCE

Military OneSource's DoD MWR Digital Library provides access to resources for Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard members and DoD civilians, plus their family members, without the need for a CAC or Library card.

MilitaryOneSource provides a wide range of services, including: language translation services, non-medical counseling, tax consultation & filing, health & wellness coaching, financial counseling, child & youth behavioral military & family life counseling, and MORE!

Click above logo, log in (first-time users must create an account first) and select any of the Libraries links under "On & Off Base Living".

Questions? Call 800-342-9647.
(Live Online Chat is also available.)

PROFESSIONAL TUTOR ANYTIME

Get help from a professional tutor anytime you need it with Tutor.com. These services are FREE for all Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve members and all dependents of military personnel. Tutors are online and available to help 24/7.

They offer assistance in 16 different subject areas, writing an effective resume, and professional proofreading. Free mobile companion "Tutor.com To Go" for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch is also available.

Select the logo to ensure you meet eligibility requirements; then set up your free account!

Help with Tutor.com

MOVIES, MUSIC & MORE

Hoopla is a digital media service that allows users to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on their computers, tablets, phones, or TV. With no waiting, users can borrow up to 5 titles per month. These titles can either be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later via the hoopla app (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and Roku). PLEASE NOTE: Site does NOT support Internet Explorer (IE).

Access Hoopla through www.dodmwrlibraries.org.

PRESSREADER DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS

Delivers digital access to over 7,000 full text, fill page format newspapers from more than 120 countries in over 60 difference languages.

Access Pressreader through www.dodmwrlibraries.org.

FREE ONLINE BUSINESS & TECH LEARNING

Register to use the O'Reilly Online Learning App

CONTINUING ED COURSES

Over 500 online continuing ed classes! Visit the front desk for your access code. If you already have a Universal Class account you can access your account from the Overdrive Libby App. 

 

LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY DoD TEST PREP

The Learning Express Library is specifically tailored to accommodate the needs of current and retired service members with assistance in various testing prep, military transition to civilian careers guidance, career certification prep, test prep and resources available for elementary, middle school, high school and college students, popular software programs tutorials (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop), and much more. Please note: Patrons can only register for this service through a library staff member. Please call the library for access.  

HELPFUL LINKS

Air Force Magazine

Airman Magazine

Air University Library

Air War College

Defense Technical Information Center (Search research reports & DoD websites)

Statistical Resources on the Web: Military and Defense (University of Michigan Documents Center)

Open CRS (Congressional Research Service Reports)

USA.gov (U.S. Government Information)

City of Tampa

Weather 

MacDill AFB Website

MacDill Thunderbolt (base newspaper)

ONLINE TUTORING

Get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing and test prep in every subject! tutor.com offers free, unlimited online tutoring. To take advantage of this FREE service, first, stop by the front desk to get a password.

Then, visit tutor.com to get a tutor!

Get started TODAY!

FLORIDA BEACHES

Plan a beach day with the family! Visitflorida.com offers tons of outdoor options around the area.

EMAIL US!

Tell the Reference Librarian what books, DVDs, or activities you want at the library. 

Access the AMC/MacDill Library Online Catalog

PROGRAMS ON BASE

Visit the MacDill Youth Center page for more info

PROGRAMS OFF BASE

The Hillsborough County Public Libraries offers a calendar of events for teens in the area.

MACDILL ITT

Visit the MacDill ITT page for all things Orlando or find tickets to local attractions!

PLANNING FOR COLLEGE

Visit the U.S. Department of Education website for tips on planning for college and applying for financial aide. 

  • Address:

    8102 Condor St. Bldg. #252

    MacDill AFB, FL 33621