BASE LIBRARY
The Lajes Base Library provides a rich array of materials--stories, ideas, information & news--that will keep our community informed, enriched and entertained.
Visit us in person or go to USAFE Libraries online at http://www.usafelibraries.org/, for USAFE wide library programs and information. You can also get news and info about our Lajes Library. Click on "Your Local Library" from choices available, select "Lajes" from the drop down menu. USAFE Libraries have some really fun and informative services.
Here are some of our favorites:
Local Programs
Mango Languages System
Leaning a language can be fun if it's easy. Mango is designed to teach users simple, practical, and polite conversation skills in a foreign language. No training, downloads or installation required. Users only need an internet connection and a USAFE library card.
Summer Reading Program Program Thursdays at 3 p.m. June 25 and July 9 are for 3-8 yr olds; July 2 & July 16 are for 9-12 yr olds. Reading logs will be given out at registration. Prizes awarded when completed logs are turned in. Party and certificates for both groups on 16 July. Sign-ups begin June 1.
Children's Story Time is offered every Thursday at 3 p.m. Children 5 and under enjoy listening to stories and making crafts.
Library Book Club for adults meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the library.
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.
CSAF Reading List: All books recommended on the CSAF Reading List.
Periodicals: The library has a variety of magazines and newspapers. Back issues may 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 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 .10 cents per page charge. Computer usage is limited to one hour if other customers are waiting.
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, cost is 10 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.
Quiet Study Room: The Quiet Room for studying and research contains six Internet computers.
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