Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Base Library
The Minot Air Force Base Library has a wide variety of services and activities for all ages! Our knowledgeable staff can help you find fiction and non-fiction books to suit any literary craving, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, electronic resources, professional reference services, programs, library orientations, computers, study and small meeting space, and more! Plus, don’t miss out on our many activities for all ages including craft and book clubs, story time for kids, seasonal activities, and reading programs! Keep an eye on our calendar or Facebook Page for all updates regarding events and programs!
Click here to learn more about this year’s Summer Reading Program
Programs & Offerings
Most of the Library’s programs and events are available in-person or both in-person and online. To find out more, check out our Facebook Page. If you want to participate virtually without using Facebook, email mafblibrary@gmail.com, and we will develop an alternative and email access instructions to you. Click the toggles below to expand for details!
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- Books
- CDs
- DVDs
- E-books
- E-magazines
- E-readers
- Games
- Kits
- Overdrive Audiobooks
Programs
- Craft Club
- K9 Reading Friends
- Newbery Book Club
- Second Saturday
- Summer Reading Program
- Sunday Escapes Book Club
- Wednesday Storytime
- Winter Reading Program
Technology
- Computer Lab with CAC and AF Portal Access
- Laminating
- Photocopier
- Printing (regular and poster), click here for details
- Scanner
- Wireless Internet
Learning
- CLEP/DANTES Study Guides
- CSAF Reading List
- Homeschooling Collection
- Language Learning Materials
- Library Orientations/Resource Classes upon request
- Professional Bibliographies
- Test Proctoring Service
Other Resources & Services
- Legos and Tech Toy Kits
- Meeting & Study Rooms
- Online Resources
- Professional Reference Services
- Puzzles and Games
- Resiliency Resources
… and more! Check out our calendar for other exciting activities!
Online Resources
Go to https://daf.dodmwrlibraries.org and log in with your DoD ID number and birth date to access e-books, e-audiobooks, e-video, e-magazines, academic journal article databases, auto repair references, language learning, test preparation, databases for kids, and more!
Winter Resources
Prepare yourself for winter with our North Dakota Winter Survival Guide! We have tips for your first blizzard, driving on ice and snow, beating the Winter Blues, and more! Click here to read our guide. Click the toggles to expand for details!
Road Condition Links
North Dakota Department of Transport Travel Information Map: This continuously updated map gives the most accurate and up-to-date information about driving conditions on North Dakota highways. Click on the highway of your choice (such as US 83 between Minot and the base) and a window containing additional information such as travel speeds with appear.
ND DOT Road Condition App: You can download the app version of the Travel Information Map here.
Minot AFB Public Affairs Facebook Page: The Public Affairs Facebook page is the best place on the Internet to go for Air Force highway and base road conditions and for reporting information. This information can also be obtained by calling the Base Storm Center at 701.723.1190.
Minot AFB Roads, Weather, and Gates Page: Base road condition codes explained plus contact info for road conditions, the gate, schools, and more.
NWS North Dakota Winter Weather Briefing: Includes the ND NOT road condition map, radar, current conditions, watches/warnings/advisories, and more.
Weather Forecast Links
KXMC: In addition to weather forecasts, KXMC posts lists of closings and delays for the local area, including school closings.
Winter Weather Safety Tips
Downloadables
The following files are free, printable .pdf files available to download! Just click on the title of the file you’d like to view. Alternatively, we have printed copies available at our library.
Minot AFB History Walk
Take a walk around the base and learn some of its basic history plus some interesting tidbits. Or just read it! If you print this document double-sided (flip on the short edge), you should be able to fold it into a booklet.
Banned & Challenged Book Questions & Answers
The guide discusses why the Library has banned and challenged book programs, some reasons why people try to have books banned, questions to ask yourself while reading a banned or challenged book, and tips for sharing banned and challenged books with children (Can be printed as a double-sided pamphlet.)
Banned & Challenged Book Reader’s Guide
For more information about censorship and book selection at the Minot AFB Library, try this question-and-answer document.
The “Get to Know Minot” Challenge
Win a prize by participating in this self-guided history tour of Minot. (Can be printed as a double-sided booklet.)
Reading to Your Baby Pamphlet
Baby Steps to Success: Reading to Your Baby in the First Year Pamphlet has tips, tricks and resources to help parents teach their babies the skills they need to talk, learn, read, and love literature.
3D Printing Policy
Library Policy Brochure
Resources for Homeschoolers
Action Rhymes for Little Ones
Frequently Asked Questions
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