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Barr Memorial Library

Barr Memorial Library, the 2020 and 2014 Federal Library of the Year, offers a wide range of services and resources to the Fort Knox community. Our dedicated staff will make sure you find what you are looking for and are able to utilize all the resources available to you at our facility.


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Library Services

Soldiers, their families, retired military, DoD civilian employees, members of the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, on-post students, and contractors are eligible for a library account.

As patrons of the Library, you and your family have access to:

  • Self-checkout of more than 100,000 items including books, audiobooks, movies, music, and video games
  • Downloadable content including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMusic, and eMovies
  • Online Databases for research and homework help
  • Computer stations with Internet and printing capabilities
  • Personalized help with your questions
  • Events, classes, and storytimes
  • Author events with national and international best-selling authors
  • Summer reading programs
  • Book discussion group
  • Meeting Room available for reservation
  • Copy, print, scan, and fax services
  • Children's room with tables, seating, puzzles, and an extensive collection of children's books
  • Teen room with tables, seating and an extensive Young Adult collection
  • Barr Library's Off the Page podcast featuring interviews with bestselling and notable authors

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Story Time Tuesdays

Come check out some awesome stories and activities at Barr Memorial Library!

May 27 10 am
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

May 31 1 pm - 3 pm
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Summer Reading Program

Register now for the Army MWR Library Summer Reading Program presented by DoD MWR Libraries! Track your reading minutes and earn prizes along the way. Sign up at your post library or virtually here (online).

Summer Reading Program

Register now for the Army MWR Library Summer Reading Program presented by DoD MWR Libraries! Track your reading minutes and earn prizes along the way. Sign up at your post library or virtually here (online).

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Library Online Resources

Discover Army MWR Library’s Online Resources! Download ebooks and audiobooks, learn a new language and more by accessing over 45 helpful online resources.

Library Online Resources

Discover Army MWR Library’s Online Resources! Download ebooks and audiobooks, learn a new language and more by accessing over 45 helpful online resources.

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Teen Tie-Dye Totes

Make your own personal tie-dye tote bag!

Jun 4 2 pm
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LEGOpalooza

Come join the fun!

Jun 5 11 am
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Dinky Gowen: Master of Illusion - Magic Show

Jun 6 10 am
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Teddy Bear Picnic

Lunch on the library lawn with your buddy

Jun 9 11:30 am
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Novel Lunch

Dive into a great book by Alexei Navalny

Jun 11 12 pm - 1 pm
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ACS Stitch Brigade

Join the Army Community Service Stitch Brigade and stitch your way to mastery!

Jun 11 5 pm
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Demon Slayer Escape Room

Ages 12 - 18

Jun 12 2 pm
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Kentucky Humanities - Kentucky Reads 2025

Savory Memories - L. Elisabeth Beattie, Editor

Jun 12 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Teen Fantasy Map Making - Gaming Edition

Create a map based on your favorite tabletop or video games!

Jun 16 1 pm - 2 pm

Teen Fantasy Map Making - Gaming Edition

Create a map based on your favorite tabletop or video games!

Jun 16 1 pm - 2 pm
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Pete the Cat Party!

Jun 18 11 am
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Family Movie Matinee

Lilo and Stitch

Jun 18 4 pm

Between the Covers

Romance Book Club

Jun 18 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Between the Covers

Romance Book Club

Jun 18 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Abstract Painting for Teens

Teen ages 12-18

Jun 24 2 pm

Abstract Painting for Teens

Teen ages 12-18

Jun 24 2 pm
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Teen Cutthroat Kitchen

Candy Sushi Edition!

Jun 30 2 pm
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Toddler Dance Party

Come show off your dance moves!

Jul 2 11 am