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Library

CLOSED Friday, June 02 - Due to the large scale of the 2023 USAG Summer Concert

Our vision is to provide the community of Fort Wainwright access to high quality materials and programs to support the mission and lifelong learning goals for Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and DoD Employees.

The Library supports special, recreation, professional and academic interests. Wireless Internet, computers, audio books, DVDs, video games, music, children and adult books, are available.

Check out the online catalog to see what's available!

  • Free Museum Family Passes now available for checkout!

    Free Museum Family Passes now available for checkout!

    Scroll down for more information.

  • Steam & Story

    Steam & Story

    Thursdays @ 10 AM

  • Story Time

    Story Time

    Tuesdays @ 11 AM

  • 2023 Summer Reading Program - Launching Soon at the Post Library!

    2023 Summer Reading Program - Launching Soon at the Post Library!

    Launching May 20 from 10 AM-12 PM
    at Post Library | 3700 Santiago Ave, Ft Wainwright
    Phone: (907) 353-2642
    https://FortWainwright.Beanstack.org/

     

2023 Summer Reading Program

📚🎉Launching Soon at the Post Library!📚🎉

🌞SUMMER 2023:

FIND YOUR VOICE! / ¡ENCUENTRA TU VOZ!

📢Our voices have power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make, but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world.

📖iREAD 2023: Find Your Voice! / ¡Encuentra tu voz! will provide a context for exploring books, history, social justice, and STEAM fields as well as develop library programs and services that empower patrons of all ages to make their voices heard.

🌞This summer we're inviting you to Find Your Voice at the Fort Wainwright Library and participate in the 2023 DoD MWR Summer Reading Program! The 2023 Summer Reading Program launches at the Fort Wainwright Library on Saturday, May 20th, from 10 a.m. to noon. Sign up for fun and discovery this summer at the Post Library! Pick up your Summer Reading t-shirt and join us for activities, crafts, and more.

▶️Promotional video by Wainwright MWR Marketing Coordinator, Amanda Walsh, featuring artwork by Angela Dominguez, Michaela Goade, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, & Hannah Temple.

✍️Sign Up, Log Your Minutes, Reach Your Reading Goals!

https://FortWainwright.Beanstack.org/

🏆Earn prizes and stop by the Library anytime to pick up take home craft kits and activity packets!

#WainwrightLibrary #WainwrightMWR Fort Wainwright

May 20 from 10 AM-12 PM
at Post Library | 3700 Santiago Ave, Ft Wainwright
Phone: (907) 353-2642
https://FortWainwright.Beanstack.org/

Loan Policies

Patrons may renew materials using the online catalog, in person, or by phone prior to the due date. 

Lost or damaged materials must be reported and restitution made in accordance with AR 735-17.

Computer Use

Computer Area
Need a place to do research, write reports, keep in touch with family or surf the Internet? The library has PCs available. If you prefer to bring your own laptop you can connect to our WiFi in the lounge area.

Printer Use

Printers are available for computer users. There is a $.10 per page fee for printing.

Books & Audio

Check out new bestsellers in Adult, Young Adult and Children's fiction and non-fiction! We also have a special Alaskana collection which is available for checkout. If a book you are looking for is not on hand the staff can request the item from another library or add it to their next order.

Audio Books
Electronic Books, & Audio Books- The library has wide selection of books through our online resources.

Periodicals
If you want to keep up with current events the library is the place for you. We have access to many titles electronically through our online resources.

DVDs & Video Games

DVDs
An assortment of almost 3000 movies and TV series. Movies are available for a one-week loan period and TV series are available for a two-week load period.

Video Games
The library is has video games! We have new releases in Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, along with games for the Wii. Games are available for a one-week loan period.

Copy & Faxing Services

Copying:

A copy machine is available to patrons for $.10 a page.

Faxing:

The library is available to both send and receive faxes at no charge.

Free Online Resources and Databases

Looking to continue your education or expand your knowledge? Check out the Library's free online resources and databases which includes books, magazines, audiobooks, educational resources, Ancestry, tutoring help, online concerts, and much more! They are free to use with your library account and you have 24/7 access. 

Statewide Library Electronic Doorway (SLED)

The Statewide Library Electronic Doorway, is a public service providing easy
and equitable access to electronic information. By logging onto
http://sled.alaska.edu patrons are granted access to the free reference
database - please contact the library for the passwords +1(907)353-2642.

Family Museum Pass

 

Fairbanks Children's Museum & UAF - Museum of the North Family Passes now available for check out at the Post Library!

Fairbanks Children's Museum Family Passes
Now available for check out at the Post Library! Each Museum Pass covers admission for up to two adults and four children. Call the Post Library circulation desk for more details and availability. 
 

UAF - Museum of the North Family Passes
Each Museum Pass covers admission for up to two adults and four children. Call the Post Library circulation desk for more details and availability.