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Library

Here at the Fort Buchanan Post Library, we provide the surrounding community with a variety of programs and resources. Our educational materials and databases have a mission to support and provide personal and professional development for our military service members and their families.

The Post Library has a collection of approximately 25,000 books, educational and recreational videos, video games, music, and much more. The collection is ever changing and evolving with new materials and titles being received each month. Not only do we offer materials for check out, we also have several services available for patrons that can be accessed with your library account.

Some of our services include:

  • Computers with internet access for public use

  • Public WiFi access

  • Color printer and copier

  • Scanner

  • Programs and events for all ages

  • An online catalog to search our collection

  •  Access to over 80 online resources for professional and personal use

Library account eligibility:

Active Duty Military Personnel, Reserve and National Guard Components, DOD Civilians, Retirees, and their Families are all eligible to use the Fort Buchanan Post Library. First-time visitors can set up an account that will follow them throughout their entire career and even through PCS moves. A military ID providing an individual’s status is all that is needed to establish an account with us.

Online Resources:

Get access to our services and resources available for you and your family. Learn about different topics from Technology, Kid's Resources, "Do-It-Yourself", and much more. Go to our website to take advantage of all our online databases and resources by signing up for an account.

Don't have an online account? Send an email to fortbuchananlibrary@army.mil

Check out the Fort Buchanan MWR Facebook page to see this month's activities and programs at the library!

Please come by and check out our collections and services during our business hours: 

Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Collections

  • Board Books

  • Picture Books

  • Children's books

  • Young Adult books

  • Manga and Graphic Novels

  • Fiction books

  • Non-fiction books

  • Video Games for PS4, Xbox 1, and Nintendo Switch

  • Blu Rays and DVDs

  • Spanish and Bilingual books

Loan Policies:

-Books- No limit/ 3 weeks / 2 renewals

-Movies and Music- Limit 10 / 3 weeks/2 renewals

-Video Games- Limit 2 / 3 weeks/2 renewals

Visit Base Recreation Libraries (bibliovation.com) to check our catalog and place holds.

 

Featured Online Resources

  • ArtistWorks - World-class instructions from award winning musicians and artists.
  • Fiero Code - Learn-to-code software for self guided learning.
  • Foreign Policy - A deep-dive into global affairs featuring articles on foreign policy decisions.
  • Freegal - Stream more than 15 million songs and over 40,000 music videos.
  • Hiveclass - a platform for families that provides high-quality educational videos about sports and fitness.
  • Kanopy - Thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, classic cinema, documentaries, and award winning foreign films for streaming on your favorite devices.
  • Libby (Overdrive) - E-books, audiobooks and magazines, including best sellers, titles featured on professional reading lists, and classics.
  • Mango Languages - Practice vocabulary, grammar, culture, and comprehension of more than 70 languages.
  • O’Reilly - Training in technology and business for individuals and teams.
Paid Services

Service

Fee

Black and White Photocopies per page

Color Photocopies per page

$0.10

$0.60

Fax Services per page to PR

$0.75

Fax Services per page to USA

$1.00

Fax Services per page for International

$2.50

Receiving Fax Services per page

$0.50

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