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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!

Dec 17 10 am
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Family Movie at Barr Library

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Dec 18 4 pm
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Warrior Wellness Collection

Army MWR Library Warrior Wellness At EaZzz Collection– Check out this special collection of ebooks and audiobooks available in the DoD MWR Libby collection for Service Members and anyone dealing with stress and sleep. The titles are focused on sleep, mindfulness and stress relief.

Warrior Wellness Collection

Army MWR Library Warrior Wellness At EaZzz Collection– Check out this special collection of ebooks and audiobooks available in the DoD MWR Libby collection for Service Members and anyone dealing with stress and sleep. The titles are focused on sleep, mindfulness and stress relief.

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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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Between the Covers

Romance Book Club

Dec 18 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Adult Winter Reading Bingo

Starts January 6th and ends February 28th

Jan 6
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Abstract Painting Class

No skill required

Jan 9 5 pm - 7 pm
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Winter Story Time

Let's 'chill out' together

Jan 11 11 am
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Tween Book Club

The Ruins of Gorlan

Jan 14 4 pm
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Family Movie at Barr Library

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Jan 15 4 pm
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Crocheting 101

Learn the crocheting basics!

Jan 16 5 pm - 6 pm
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Family Movie at Barr Library

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Jan 18 11 am
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Teen Craft

No-sew sock snowmen

Jan 22 4 pm - 12 am
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Mystery Date with a Book

Counts as Winter Reading Challenge Bingo Spot!

Jan 25 12 am