Are there any libraries in army bases?

Cesar Ramirez — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:14:13 -0500

Are there any libraries in army bases (Public libraries, book stores, or anywhere i can get literature within base) I haven't shipped yet but I ship in January and i hope i can continue enjoying one of my favorite hobbies once in (Literature).

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 9:36 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:36:50 -0500

Most bases will have a library. If they don't, then there will certainly be a library in the town closest to base. And the PXs on the bases sell books.

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 13 at 2019 9:40 AM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:40:08 -0500

can soldiers read??? LOL sorry Cesar but i had to.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 13 at 2019 9:46 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:46:35 -0500

Yes. Most bases actually have rather nice libraries.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Nov 13 at 2019 10:51 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:51:45 -0500

The ones I've been to have.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Nov 13 at 2019 10:53 AM

SP5 Peter Keane — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:53:22 -0500

I was stationed at one of the smallest posts in Army history. (Ft Lawton, WA) I worked after duty hours as the librarian. I think they paid me about a dollar an hour. So, yes there are libraries

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 11:33 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:33:51 -0500

Cesar Ramirez Reading is also my favorite hobby. Best wishes on new challenges and adventures.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 4:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:17:12 -0500

Some of the very best libraries I've been in are on bases. They even have free subscriptions for electronic books and audio books on Overdrive (if they still have it). They usually have a large stock of games, movies, TV series, books, audio books, and of course free wifi.

Response by SGT Matthew S. made Nov 13 at 2019 7:42 PM

SGT Matthew S. — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:42:23 -0500

The ones I have been to all had a library as well as books at the PX; thrift stores, and occasionally book stores off-post. Thrift stores provided a very good start to my personal library while I was in the Army.

Best of luck to you!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 9:25 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:25:52 -0500

Go to your base library. Speak to a librarian. They can get you an account. They can set you up with Libby or overdrive apps for your kindle or iPad or iPhone. You then can access all the digital books, magazines, audio books on the army and Air Force libraries. I did this when I was at DCC at fort sill. It was great. I would also suggest getting a library card for your local state library as you can enter your library card info on Libby or the overdrive app and also get your entire state library ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.

Response by MSG Clinton Brown made Nov 5 at 2021 10:39 PM

MSG Clinton Brown — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:39:59 -0400

They are very poor shape have hardly anything in them !! This is one thin I can't understand a soldier a lot of times can't afford to do much around towns close to them!!! Things like library's and things to occupy soldiers time were not worth going to my whole 25 years of service!!! We did have woodworking shops for soldiers to go and auto places you could use if you were one. Of the lucky few who got there in time to use it or had reserved a spot!! But I don't think those are around anymore!! All the things that used to be there for soldiers to use and entertain themselves on post are not there anymore!!! There were many enlisted clubs on post !! I think most of them have closed down although I'm sure the officers club is still going strong!! Golf courses are always full of people other than the soldiers that would like to use them!! The times are always filled with people from everywhere!!!