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The
Base Library
is located in Building T-208 |
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Lajes Base Library is dedicated to
increasing the opportunity for our members and families
to study and explore through our library.
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online at
http://www.usafelibraries.org/,
for USAFE wide library programs and information. Click
on "Your Local Library" from choices available, select
"Lajes" from the drop down menu, to find news and
information about your library here at Lajes Field or
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Hours of Operation: |
Mon&Fri 1000-1800
Tue-Thu 1200-2000
Sat&Sun 1200-1600
American Holidays 1400-1800 Closed on
Portuguese Holidays |
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ProgramsReading
Enrichment is offered second and fourth Thursdays of the
Month at 3:00 pm.
Children are introduced to the joys and benefits of reading
through themed stories, crafts, and activities.
Join the 2007 Summer Reading Program!
Detectives, Grades 1st through 6th,
please join the library staff for weekly activities June 19th
through July 31st at 3:00 pm. Weekly story hour
for preschool through kindergarten continues Thursdays at
3:00 pm.
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Collection and Services
Books:
The Lajes
Base Library has over 20,000 books in its collection. This
includes adult fiction and nonfiction as well as juvenile
fiction and nonfiction books. Bestsellers are available through
the McNaughton lease book collection. Reference books are
available for in-library use. Special collections include the
CSAF books, book club books, and the Portuguese section for
books on Portugal and the Azores. CLEP study guides and videos,
and DANTES study materials are available for checkout.
Periodicals: The library subscribes to 100 magazines and
newspapers. Back issues of the periodicals can be checked out.
Audiovisual Materials:
The library
has a collection of over 3900 videos and DVDs available for
loan. The collection includes entertainment, children’s, and
documentary films. New titles are regularly added to the
collection. Over 400 music CDs, including rock, country, rap
and jazz are available for loan. Fiction and nonfiction books
on tape and CD are also available.
Online Databases: Online databases, including Gale and
FirstSearch, are available with access to academic journals for
abstracts and full-text articles. Students will find information
needed for research papers, professional military education,
health and wellness, practice tests, and many other topics on
the online research databases at the library.
Customer-use Computers:
The library
has 18 customer-use computers with Internet access and printing
capability. There is a .05 cents per page charge for black and
white printing and a .35 cents per page charge for color
printing. The library computers are primarily for education and
research use, but e-mail may be accessed. Computer usage will be
limited to one hour if other customers are waiting. College
students, including those enrolled in distance learning courses,
will have first priority for use of the library computers.
Wireless
computer access is available throughout the library!
In addition to the Internet access computers, the
library also has three computers without Internet access for
children under 10 years old.
Copy Machine: The only public-use copier on base is
located at the Base Library. Copies are .05 cents per page.
Paperback Swap: A free paperback exchange is available in
the library. This is a great way to recycle old paperbacks.
Interlibrary Loans: The Lajes Library provides an
interlibrary loan service to obtain books not available locally
but which are needed for education or research purposes.
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