USAG Alaska, Wainwright  Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Get to know the Army general libraries. You will find something for soldiers and families in all locations and military stages. There are 62 libraries across seven countries with physical collections in all formats. They support professional, educational and recreational reading.

Installation libraries play an important role for soldiers. They offer technical publications to support job requirements and career development. Soldiers can earn college degrees and certifications, update promotion packages, prepare for transition or retirement and more. Computers are available for completing training or personal education.

These libraries are also a “community couch” with programming, study and meeting spaces. There is something for everyone, including book clubs, story times and walks, game and movie nights. A themed summer reading program provides family fun. Evening and weekend hours accommodate busy schedules.

Makerspaces are now available in many Army libraries. All ages can explore and enjoy science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

Soldiers and their dependents who are deployed or in remote locations can use the Army MWR Library Online. It offers a wide variety of electronic databases and downloadable content. Contact your installation library for questions about registration. If you’re not near an installation library, contact usarmy.mwr.library@mail.mil.

All Defense Department service members and their families can also use the online DOD MWR Libraries. The libraries have a wide range of online resources for children and adults. Access free tutoring, finance and language classes, career transition assistance, car care advice, legal forms and much more. Visit Military OneSource today to see what the DOD MWR Libraries can do for you and your family.

Facility Overview

The Library supports special, recreational, professional and academic interests. Wireless internet, computers, audio books, DVDs, video games and music are available.

Programming

Monthly Events and displays vary, so check the Library or call 907-353-2642 for more information on programming like Thor Art Thursdays (all ages), Baby & Me (parents with children 0-24 mo.).

Computer Area

Need a place to do research, write reports, keep in touch with family or surf the Internet? The library has 13 PCs available; each computer has high-speed Internet access, MS Office and printing capability (20 pages max.). Or if you prefer to bring your own laptop you can connect to our WiFi in the lounge area. We also have a document scanner available.

Library Materials

Books -- Check out new bestsellers in Adult, Young Adult and Children's fiction and non-fiction! We also have a special Alaskana collection which is available for checkout. If a book you are looking for is not on hand the staff can request the item from another library or add it to their next order.

DVDs -- An assortment of almost 3000 movies and TV series are available for a one-week loan period.

Video Games -- The library is pleased to announce a new video game collection! We have new releases in Xbox360, PS2, PS3, Wii and Nintendo DS formats. Games are available for a one-week loan period.

Audio Books & Music CDs -- We have over 350 audio book titles in CD, CD-MP3 and Playaway formats that are available for checkout. We have over 1000 music CDs including the most recent Grammy Award winners and new releases that are available for your listening pleasure.

Periodicals -- If you want to keep up with current events the library is the place for you. We have over 100 magazine and newspaper subscriptions online.

Copy Services

A copy machine is available to patrons for 10 cents per page.

SLED

The Statewide Library Electronic Doorway, is a public service providing easy and equitable access to electronic information. By logging onto their website, patrons are granted access to the free reference database - please contact the library for the passwords (907-353-2642).