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, and 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 War 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 USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Libraries serve the Kaiserslautern Military Community with welcoming spaces, engaging programs, and a wide range of services for all ages. The Landstuhl Library is located on Landstuhl Post in Building 3810 and can be reached at +49 (0)611-143-541-9146 or DSN 314-541-9146. The Kleber Branch Library is located on Kleber Kaserne in Building 3205 and can be reached at +49 (0)611-143-541-5208 or DSN 314-541-5208. Both locations offer free Wi-Fi, public computers, printing, and knowledgeable staff ready to assist with library services and technology needs.

Library programming is a core focus of services, particularly at Landstuhl Library. Weekly early literacy programs include Lapsit Storytime, Baby Storytime, Toddler Storytime, and Preschool Storytime, all designed to support language development and a love of reading. School-age children can participate in STEAM programming, Paws & Tales reading with dogs, and monthly Junior Librarian activities. Adult programs include a monthly book club and additional community-focused events throughout the year. Makerspace activities are active during scheduled programs and supported by staff on site, with additional assistance available at the circulation desk when the library is open and staffed.

The libraries are supportive of homeschooling families and groups and regularly work with parents to facilitate educational activities, provide access to resources, and accommodate parent-led programs when space and staffing allow.

In addition to in-person services, patrons have access to extensive online resources through the dodmwrlibraries.org website. These digital services include ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, research databases, language learning tools, and test preparation materials. Library staff are available to help patrons get started with these resources or provide hands-on assistance with access and setup.

Both libraries maintain diverse physical collections for all ages and participate in the Army Interlibrary Loan program, allowing patrons to request materials from other Army libraries at no cost.

For current hours of operation, program schedules, locations, and additional library services, please visit https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com/categories/libraries