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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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Kentucky Humanities - Kentucky Reads 2024

Scissors, Paper, Rock by Fenton Johnson

Nov 14 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Hot Cocoa Story Time with Downing Street Vet

What's better than hot chocolate and a book....with animals?!

Nov 16 11:30 am - 12:30 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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Army MWR Library New Circulation System

Army MWR Library has unveiled a New Circulation System!  All patrons should visit their garrison Library to update their login credentials on the new system. Once updated, patrons can renew their checkouts and reserve physical items from the library from wherever they are and pick them up after.

Army MWR Library New Circulation System

Army MWR Library has unveiled a New Circulation System!  All patrons should visit their garrison Library to update their login credentials on the new system. Once updated, patrons can renew their checkouts and reserve physical items from the library from wherever they are and pick them up after.

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Family Movie: Coco

Family time and movie time combined!

Nov 16 4 pm
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Story Time Tuesdays

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

Nov 19 10 am
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Between the Covers

Romance Book Club

Nov 20 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Used Book Sale Boutique

A wide variety of books to choose from!

Dec 2 9 am - 7 pm
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Tween Book Club

Greenglass House - Kate Milford

Dec 10 4 pm
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Family Movie at Barr Library

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Dec 18 4 pm
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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.

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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.