Arden G. Hill Memorial Library

The Malmstrom Base Library is named for the long-time Malmstrom Librarian, Arden G. Hill, who designed our lovely, technologically up-to-date building, building 1152, just next door to the Bowling Center. We have lots of services to offer our military community:

• Over 45,000 books and audiovisual materials
• Movies in DVD and VHS for kids and grown-ups
• Audio Books in CD, Playaways, cassettes, and online
• E-books available from Overdrive, NetLibrary and other internet sources
• Best Sellers and New Books from McNaughton Lease Books
• Access to databases for magazines, journals, and Do-It-Yourself resources
• Over 100 magazines and journals IN PRINT, for All Ages.
• 20 computers for public use which include 4 military LAN, 2 in the children’s area, 2 in the Young Adult area—all with printing and scanning
• WIRELESS is available throughout the Library
• Coin-op copier and a calling card Fax machine available to the public
• Paperback Exchange for kids, teens, and adults (with hardbacks, VHS movies and audiobooks), Magazine Exchange, and the Travel/Road Map Exchange

Programs

Programs for Kids » | Programs for Teens/Young Adults »

Educational Programs

Resources » | Databases (pdf) »

Database of the Month - Overdrive

Overdrive “Overdrive: leading digital media services” for e-books, e-audio books, music and video downloads. “Borrow” an e-audio book or e-book from Overdrive, downloaded it to your computer, MP3 player, iPod, iPad, Kindle or another compatible device.

Stop by the library to get instructions to access the Overdrive library. Free to airmen and their families, retired military, civilian employees, and contractors only.

Online Classes

Take one or more online class from over 500 offered live instructors, in subjects including computer programs, arts & crafts, real estate, homeschooling, science, test preparation and more.

These are non-credit courses and are provided for your personal enrichment. These courses are not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing or educational requirements.

Stop by the Library for the access and password information. No cost to you!

Before you go, Mango

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To get started click on this link: MANGO »

Now Offering Transparent Language Online™

Transparent Language Online™ • An effective, fun, and engaging experience for language learners of all levels
• Combining top-of-the-line courses with lots of great, supplemental resources for over 80 languages
• The ultimate language-learning system
• For more information, contact the library

Displays

helo1 January: A special display will highlight the 40th Helicopter Squadron and will include patches, plaques, model helicopters and books on helicopters.

Black History February: A special display will highlight Black History Month; a celebration of the struggles, victories, and contributions of African Americans. Reading is one of the best ways to learn about and collectively remember people and cultures - the display will include authors and biographies on black leaders, inventors and blacks in the military.

Internet Access

The library offers wireless Internet access as well as Internet access on our patron computers.