Library

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.

The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center does not have a library.

Willard Library is located at 7 West Van Buren Street, just a few blocks from the HDI Federal Center, which is the local public library. Willard Library serves users not only in Battle Creek, but many smaller communities in the area. Our library is one of the oldest libraries in Michigan, being established in 1840. Don't let the age fool you!  It is also one of the most established libraries in Michigan! According to their website, "it circulates more than 1 million items a year and has a $5 million plus operating budget." Willard Library provides many programs for all age groups, outreach services, online resources, an extensive genealogy & history section, many instructional programs, available computers, not to mention books/videos/DVDs/audio books to check out. We are proud of Willard Library. Be sure to check it out! 

You may contact Willard Library either through their website at https://willardlibrary.org or by calling 269-968-8166.