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Hohenfels Library

Hohenfels Library Services & Facilities
  • After hours book drop
  • Tours (upon request)
  • Reference and research assistance
  • Handicap accessible
  • Meeting room
  • Children area with small chairs and lots of children books
  • Teen area with young adult literature shelves, couch and study table
  • Areas for working and lounging
  • Free WiFi
  • 18 CAC-enabled public computers
  • Printing services (15 pages per day)
  • Interlibrary loan service
  • Language resources
  • Travel guides
  • Playaway Launchpads and Views
Storytime

Turnbull Memorial Library offer story time during the Fall/Winter/Spring months for our littlest patrons and their families. 

Family Storytime @ 10:00am on the following Fridays:
January 24 & 31
February 7 & 21
March 7, 14 & 21
April 4, 11, 18 & 25
May 2 & 9

Little Movers Toddler Storytime @ 10:00-10:30AM on the following Thursdays:
September 12, 19 & 26
October 3, 10, 24 & 31
November 7 & 21
December 5 & 12

Preschool Story Time @ 10:30-11:00AM on the following Tuesdays:
September 10, 17 & 24
October 1, 8, 22 & 29
November 5 & 9
December 3 & 10

Youth Clubs (Craft, History, Brick Building & STEAM)

Craft Club 
Visit 2-4PM (anytime) to select a themed craft kids. 
Ages 3-12 yrs. Kit instructional levels may vary for children. 
Dates (2025): January 16, February 13, March 13, April 17 (Click HERE for themes)

Brick Building Club 
Join us for a fun-filled hour of LEGO building, challenges, and imaginative play. We'll provide the bricks. Register 24 hours prior.
Ages: 5-12
Dates (2025): January 9, February 6, March 6, April 10, May 1 @ 2:00PM

STEAM Club
Learn about new technologies in the library and engage in activities, experiments, crafts, S.T.E.M. books and more! 
Ages 6+
Dates (2024): September 26, October 17, November 21, December 12

History Lab
Discover the hidden history behind everyday objects! Kids will learn to ask big questions, conduct research, and document their discoveries in a fun and interactive way!
Ages 8-12, register
Dates (2025): January 23, February 20, March 20, April 24, May 22 from 2:00-3:00p.m.

After Hours at the Library (18 yr +)

Join us for special evenings (at the Library filled with activities like Puzzle Contests, Bad Art Nights, Trivia or the Library Amazing Race!  Open to ID Card Holders 18+. 

2025 Dates: 

January 31 @ 6:30PM
February 21 @ 6:30PM
March 21 @ 6:30PM
April 25 @ 6:30PM
September 5 @ 6:30PM
October 3 @ 6:30PM
November 14 @ 6:30PM

Book Club
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Want to repair or do your own car maintenance

 

Use the library's online resource tool called Chilton Library!

It features repair, service and maintenance information on cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.
When you are ready to work on your car, make an appointment at your USAG Bavaria Automotive Skills Centers.

Access to the Chilton Library is easy but you must have a library account.

  • Visit: http://mwrlibrary.armybiznet.com
  • Choose: "My Account"
  • Enter: Your web login and PIN
  • Select: "Online Resources," scroll down (in alphabetical order) and click on "Chilton Library."

You can use this feature on any personal device at home or at the Automotive Skills Centers.

For more information on accessing Chilton library, contact the Tower Barracks Library at DSN 475-1740 or click here to send an email.

Army Europe Libraries

 On the U.S. Army Europe Libraries Web site: 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get to the library catalogue? 
Click here: army.dodmwerlibraries.org

How do I become a library cardholder?
Please come in to the library, B49 and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you complete our registration form. If you have a sponsor (as a family member perhaps), that sponsor must complete the registration form also.

Is there a limit on the number of books to be checked out at a time?
There is no limit on the amount of books you can checkout.

Can I check out books, movies and CD’s together?
Yes, you can check out all of these together.

How long may I check items out for?
Books check out for 3 weeks, movies for 1 week, TV series for 2 weeks and music CDs for 3 weeks. Video games check out for 1 week.

Can I order items from other libraries?
Yes, we have a convenient and efficient Interlibrary Loan Program through our Army Europe Library system, and when you sign up for our online My Account, you can request items from the comfort of your living room. We are happy to help you with this at the Circulation Desk as well.

What happens if I lose a library item?
Come see us about it, as the requirements vary.

How will I get notified if a library item is past due?
You will receive several gentle reminders via your email, so be sure to keep that info updated in our system.

What kind of events or promotions do you put on?
The Hohenfels Library has events for every member of the family, including weekly Story Times, Lego Club, Rainbow Loom Club, Eclectic Book Club for adults and much more! The Family and MWR website provides an event calendar for your reference or you can call us at CIV 09472-708-1740 or DSN 522-1740.

Can you download E-books to your phone or tablet?
Via our My Account, you can have access to hundreds of FREE downloadable eBooks, magazines, audiobooks and streaming video. Children’s eBooks are also available!

 

Check out our many online library resources:

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  • Library - Hohenfels
  • SPECIAL NOTE: ** Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. All of other Saturdays closed. Closed on all U.S. Federal Holidays | German holidays: normal operation hours, unless otherwise posted.
  • Military DSN (314) 522-1740
  • Hours:
    Monday
    9:00am-6:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am-6:00pm
    Wednesday
    10:00am-6:00pm
    Thursday
    9:00am-6:00pm
    Friday
    9:00am-6:00pm
    Saturday
    10:00am-4:00pm
    *See note above
    Sunday
    Closed

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History Lab

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Family Storytime

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Jan 24 10 am - 11 am
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After Hours at the Library

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Jan 31 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Brick Builders Club

Join us for a fun-filled hour of LEGO building, challenges, and imaginative play. We'll provide the bricks.

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Discover Army MWR Library’s Online Resources! Download ebooks and audiobooks, learn a new language and more by accessing over 45 helpful online resources.

Library Online Resources

Discover Army MWR Library’s Online Resources! Download ebooks and audiobooks, learn a new language and more by accessing over 45 helpful online resources.

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