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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!

Jul 22 10 am
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DIY Mosaic Vase Craft

Show your inner Picasso!

Jul 22 5 pm - 6 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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Stammtisch

German Conversation Circle

Jul 24 5 pm
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Introductory Embroidery

Discover the embroidery basics!

Jul 29 5 pm - 6 pm
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LEGO Club

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at Barr Memorial Library

Aug 5 4 pm
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DIY Garden Stakes

Adult Services Program

Aug 6 5 pm - 7 pm
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Saturday Study Hall

If you are a teenager between the ages of 11-18, join us every second Saturday of the month and let's study together!

Aug 9 11 am - 1 pm
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Lemonade Story Time with Downing Street Vet

All are welcome

Aug 9 11:30 am
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Novel Lunch Book Club

Let's read!

Aug 13 12 pm
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Family Movie Night: Ratatouille

Learn all about the world's most famous 'lil chef

Aug 20 4 pm
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Between the Covers

Romance Book Club

Aug 20 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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DIY Mega Phone

Amplify Your Voice: Craft Your Own Megaphone!

Aug 23 11 am - 2 pm
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Play-Doh Playtime

Let's create something awesome!

Aug 25 4 pm
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Teen Craft: DIY Coasters

Get ready for cooler weather by making a coaster for your hot drinks!

Sep 23 4 pm - 5 pm