Barr Library achieves DoD Premier Library Status, a first for Army Libraries

Barr Library is being recognized with Department of Defense Premier Library status.  The award, which recognizes the Library meeting both baseline and exemplary standards, is a first for Army Libraries.

What's in the Barr LibraryBox?

What's in the Barr LibraryBox?   Visit Smith Physical Fitness Center or Anderson Aquatics to find out!  It's an exciting new way we're sharing content with the community throughout the community.   Inside you'll find exclusive LibraryBox coupons and incentives.  More locations are coming soon!   Ask our staff if you would like details!

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Greg Iles to Present Authors at Your Library Program

Greg Iles, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, whose titles include 24 Hours, True Evil and the #1 Bestselling The Devil's Punchbowl, discusses and signs the first installment in his new trilogy, Natchez Burning, Wednesday, May 21, 12 PM.   Natchez Burning continues the story of prosecutor turned Natchez, MS, mayor Penn Cage, who has appeared in The Quiet Game, Turning Angel and The Devil's Punchbowl. 

Jim DeFelice, author of Bradley bio and co-author of American Sniper, visits in June

 Jim DeFelice, the bestselling author of Omar Bradley: General at War and co-author of American Sniper, will visit the Library Wednesday, June 4, 12 pm, to discuss the relationship of Bradley, the late Chris Kyle (author of American Sniper) and "Johnny Walker," the subject of his new book Code Name: Johnny Walker: The Extraordinary Story of the Iraqi Who Risked Everything to Fight with the U.S. Navy, which will be released February 11.

Authors at Your Library to welcome New York Times Bestselling Author Joseph Finder in May

New York Times Bestselling author Joseph Finder will discuss and sign his new thriller Suspicion Wednesday, May 28.  Time of the event is still to be determined.  
Finder is the winner of the Strand Critics Award for Best Novel for Buried Secrets, winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Novel for Killer Instinct and winner of the Barry and Gumshoe Awards for Best Thriller for Company Man.  His first thriller, Paranoia, which follows greed, conspiracy and corruption in the corporate world was adapted as a film starring Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford and released in 2013.