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.

Manage your library account from anywhere, at any time. Renew items, check due dates, request items from other libraries, and check the status of your request. You can opt to keep a reading history so that you know what has been checked out. You can also download e-books, audio books, and other e-content such as e-journals, a language learning app and a music concert app.

The electronic databases and e-Content can be accessed through the Library catalog.

Internet Access

Patrons may access the Internet and print documents. Please register for computer usage at the Circulation Desk and ask about the limitations on saving documents. We also have Wi-Fi enabled in the library so you may use your own devices.

Welcome

The Brussels Library offers comparable services normally associated with public libraries in the United States: bestselling books, movies, TV series box sets, video games, foreign language resources, audio books, and music CDs. Brussels Library has a wide variety of books to choose from: fiction, current affairs, travel, cookbooks, arts and crafts, health and nutrition. There are also collections of Children's and Young/Adult titles. Audio books are available and include fiction and non-fiction titles.

The Library offers a friendly and comfortable place to read, study, meet your friends, or just spend time browsing and relaxing. We hope, you will join our many patrons who make a visit to the library a regular part of their weekly routine.

For more information about library programs and events, check our bulletin board between the Shoppette and Consignment Shop.

Or find us on:

• Benelux.armymwr.com

Programs

For Adults:

Brussels Book Club currently meets the first Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For Children:

"Children's Story Time"— Great stories, cool crafts, & more!

“School-Out Days” – stop by and make crafts, play games, and check out books.

“Maker Space” Days - an opportunity for children and adults to think, design, create, experiment, build and invent. We have all kinds of activities available to include, puzzles, Legos, games, crafts, science experiments and engineering kits.

"Summer Reading Program" — starts right after school ends to keep kids in the "reading habit". Please stay tuned for more information about the 2025 Summer Reading Program kickoff party and programming dates.

Suitable for ages 1 through 18, our Summer Reading Program includes themed activities, crafts, snacks and reading rewards.

For Summer Reading Program updates and online registration when the program opens, please visit https://usagbrusselslibrary.beanstack.org

If you have questions call the library. Local number 02 280 9868. Calling from the United States: 011-32-2-280-9868.

Special Collections

"Belgium Collection"

"Army Chief of Staff Professional Reading List"- Includes fiction and nonfiction titles selected by the Army Chief of Staff for professional development.

"Travel Section" - Includes books on travel, lifestyle, culture, art, living and working in Belgium, and the European Union. Learn more about Brussels, the capital of Europe.

Reference Service

The Library Staff provide on-site reference service and information retrieval. Contact to Librarian at 02 280 9868 or DSN 314-597-9868 for extensive reference service or research assistance.

Library Catalog

• Army MWR Library