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 Army operates two full-service libraries on Oahu at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. The libraries provide services and materials in a variety of formats (e.g., books, music, audiobooks, DVDs, video games, digital) to support the information, education, and recreation needs of the Hawaii Army community. The main library, SGT Yano, is located at Schofield Barracks and a branch is located at Fort Shafter.

A variety of programs such as craft activities, live performances, and summer reading are offered throughout the year for children, teens, and adults.
Computers with Internet access are available at all libraries for conducting research, participating in distance learning, as well as staying in touch with Family and friends.

All libraries have self-service coin-operated photocopy machines, printers, and scanners for public use. Copies and prints are fifteen cents per page for black and white copies and fifty cents per page for color.

Schofield Barracks, SGT Yano is located in building 560, Kolekole Avenue, Library Information, 808-655-8002, DSN 315-455-8002 and Reference Services, 808-655-8001, DSN 315-455-8001.

Fort Shafter Library is located in building 650, Chapplear Road, 808-438-9521, DSN 315-438-9521.