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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 30 10 am
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Story Time Tuesdays

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

May 30 10 am
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Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

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Seed Paper Basics

Turn post-consumer materials into a ecofriendly product that can grow plants!

Jun 10 10 am - 11 am

Lunch Bunch Book Discussion

Come chat about this month's featured literature at Barr Memorial Library.

Jun 14 12 pm
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Family Movie Night: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Join us at Barr Memorial Library as we watch Puss in Boots.

Jun 17 1 pm

Family Movie Night: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Join us at Barr Memorial Library as we watch Puss in Boots.

Jun 17 1 pm
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Teen Tuesday

Join us for some fun crafts!

Jun 20 4 pm - 5 pm
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MakerSpace TinkerTime

Monthly STEM tinkering time with magnets, LEGO Bricks, gears and more.

Jun 22 4 pm - 5 pm
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Stories & Yoga

Join us for some stories and movement as a family!

Jun 24 10 am
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Stories & Yoga

Join us for some stories and movement as a family!

Jun 24 10 am

Reading with a Park Ranger

Explore the great outdoors without leaving the library- read with a Ranger! 

Jun 24 1 pm
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Reading with a Park Ranger

Explore the great outdoors without leaving the library- read with a Ranger! 

Jun 24 1 pm