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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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Toddler Dance Party

Come show off your dance moves!

Jul 2 11 am
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Toddler Dance Party

Come show off your dance moves!

Jul 2 11 am
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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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Story Time Tuesdays

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

Jul 8 10 am
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Rubber Duck Cosplay

A great event for teenagers

Jul 8 2 pm
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Louisville Orchestra: Once Upon and Orchestra

Family fun for everyone at Barr Library!

Jul 9 10:30 am
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Novel Lunch Book Club

Come be a part of a great lunch time club!

Jul 9 12 pm - 1 pm
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ACS Stitch Brigade

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

Jul 9 5 pm
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Cap'n Kracken's Pirate Show

A family-friendly event you don't want to miss!

Jul 11 11 am
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Percy Jackson

Mythical Mayhem

Jul 14 1 pm
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Tween/Teen Tech Tasting

A chance to sample technologies

Jul 16 2 pm

Family Movie Night at Barr

Finding Nemo

Jul 16 4 pm
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Family Movie Night at Barr

Finding Nemo

Jul 16 4 pm
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Between the Covers

Romance Book Club

Jul 16 7 pm - 8:30 pm
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Kentucky Shakespeare at Barr

Fairy Tales from Around the World

Jul 17 11 am
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Shark Day at Barr

Come check out books and Sharky!

Jul 21 11 am
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DIY Mosaic Vase Craft

Show your inner Picasso!

Jul 22 5 pm - 6 pm
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Stammtisch

German Conversation Circle

Jul 24 5 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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Lemonade Story Time with Downing Street Vet

All are welcome

Aug 9 11:30 am