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Overview

Libraries house so much more than books. They are a wonderful resource for professional development and learning. They are also great for finding after-school activities for the kids or researching tutors. You can even learn to tackle home improvement projects and organize events for the whole family. Access these resources, and more, 24/7 with the MWR Digital Library.

Here are just a few resources available through your local or digital library.

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Step up your career

With the research tools available at your local library or online resources, you can:

  • Get resume help
  • Find examples of cover letters
  • Look up new professional fields
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Prepare for your future

If you are working toward a vocational certificate or a college entrance exam, you can:

  • Use the library’s free practice tests for college or vocational programs
  • Sharpen your test-taking skills with study guides
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Get help with homework

The MWR Digital Library is a great tool for homework help for grade schoolers. It provides resources that can help teens with research projects and other school assignments.

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Find after-school activities

Keep your kids (of all ages) engaged after school courtesy of the library. They can:

  • Check out a fun e-book, movie or favorite music on vinyl
  • Attend reading hours with local authors and playgroups
  • Choose an online magazine to feed their interests from several databases

DOD MWR Libraries

The integrated DOD MWR Libraries website offers countless free resources to service members and their families. For children and teens, there are reading guides and homework helpers. For service members and spouses, there are research and reference materials on hundreds of subjects from car repair to mutual funds.

Multiple resources are available for all ages. Database collections may change, so it’s best to check with DOD MWR Libraries to access the most current resources. Below is a partial list:

  • Ancestry.comTMLibrary Edition offers access to more than 7 billion names from more than 4,000 genealogical databases. Censuses from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and more than 150 million military records are available.
  • Britannica®Library allows users to find the most suitable content for school projects or for learning something new through its Children, Young Adults or Reference Center sections.
  • Consumer ReportsTMoffers expert buying advice, ratings, reviews and product descriptions. It also includes consumer reviews and product video clips.
  • O’Reilly® is a leading e-reference resource for technology and business professionals. It offers access to more than 57,000 e-books, videos and tutorials. Technology, digital media and professional development topics are all heavily emphasized.
  • The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports and health. It’s available in print, online and through mobile apps and includes breaking news streams, interactive features, videos and blogs.
  • Small Engine Repair Reference Center helps you complete those do-it-yourself maintenance projects using reference guides, photos and illustrations.

Create your profile and log in today to start researching your ancestry, learning to fix your ride, reading a bestseller or watching a fun flick.

 

Access to DODMWRLibraries.org is also available through your military service:

DOD MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program

Reading jump-starts the imagination. It can open doors to new places and points of view. Gaining access to reading programs for children, teens and adults has never been easier.

During the summer months, the Department of Defense MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program encourages all readers to explore new ideas and discover new information.

Adults and children can join in and record summer reading minutes from home. Remember to log those hours so you can receive incentives and prizes such as gift cards from the weekly drawings. Read books from your home bookshelf or an e-book or audiobook you check out for free from DODMWRLibraries.org.

Get more out of your summer

This summer, try reading books that may be outside your regular choice to expand your horizons and guide you to:

  • Be creative. Reading is an adventure of the imagination. It can also help you unplug and unwind from your daily stressors.
  • Try new things. Read a new-to-you genre, such as science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, biography, thriller or mystery. Learn a new skill, hobby, language or craft.
  • Explore art. When you open a book, you can be anywhere you want — no passport needed. View artists’ work from across the globe without leaving your room.
  • Find beauty in diversity. Read a memoir or biography to step into another person’s shoes and gain a new perspective on life or learn about a different culture or religion.

Enroll — it’s free and easy

To get started, find your installation library and register as an individual or as a family. Keep in mind that the program time frames vary from library to library, so sign up as soon as possible to get the most out of the program. You can also contact your local installation library to learn more.

Make your next career move or keep your kids happy on a rainy day by taking advantage of everything the library has to offer. It’s a centerpiece of your military community and even from home, the digital library can provide a wealth of resources to tackle any project.

 

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