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Welcome to your Library of the Future

Wiesbaden Library

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  • Access databases and download digital content using your DOD ID- see full list of resources here
  • Check out books, audiobooks, movies and video games and request and renew materials with My Account
  • Download the 2025 Online Resources Brochure here
  • Attend a library program! Upcoming events can be found at the bottom of this page. Make sure to follow MWR on Facebook for more!
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Handicap accessible
  • After hours book drop
  • Areas for working or lounging
Equipment
  • 2 Web catalog computers
  • 10 public PCs
  • 1 self check out station
  • Public Printing & Photocopying: Free B&W (10 page daily limit)
  • Document Scanning (only for army.mil email addresses)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I find the library's catalog? Answer: The library’s catalog is located at https://milrec.bibliovation.com/

2. How do I become a library cardholder? Answer: Simply stop into the library with a valid ID card (sponsor or spouse) and we will gladly establish an account for you and any ID card holding family members. The following are eligible for an account:

  • Active Duty/Spouses
  • Retirees
  • DoD Civilians
  • Children with IDs (must be established by Sponsor or Spouse)
  • Contract Personnel
  • Local National Employees
  • State Department Employees
  • US Embassy Staff

3. What are the borrowing limits and can I renew items? Answer:

Item 

Item Limit 

Borrowing Length 

Renewal Limit 

Books & Audiobooks 

Unlimited 

3 weeks 

2 renewals 

Movies & CDs 

10 items (cumulative) 

3 weeks 

2 renewals 

Video Games 

2 (per system) 

3 weeks 

2 renewals 

Items can either be renewed online in your Account or in branch.

4. Can I order items from other libraries? Answer: Yes! To use our Inter-Library Loan program, simply log in to your Account and search for items. Bibliovation (the library system) will only allow you to place items on hold that are in Army Europe Libraries. The full list of libraries that you can request from is:

  • Ansbach
  • Baumholder
  • Brunssum
  • Chievres
  • Del Din
  • Garmisch
  • Hohenfels
  • Kleber
  • Livorno
  • Rheinland-Pfalz
  • Rose Barracks
  • SHAPE
  • Stuttgart
  • Tower Barracks
  • Vicenza

5. What happens if I lose or damage a library item? Answer: Library items borrowed by you or your dependents remain your responsibility until the items are returned to the library. If an item is lost or damaged, it must be replaced according to our Library Materials Replacement Policy and hand-delivered to front desk staff. Contact us for more information.

6. How will I get notified if a library item is past due? Answer: We will send an email to the email address we have on file to notify you if an item is past due. With Account you can also check the status of your account and renew items online.

7. Do you have meeting spaces available? Answer: The Wiesbaden Library does not have any meeting rooms or spaces available for reservation. Patrons are welcome to use any of our public spaces to meet as long as it does not disrupt library operations or others' free enjoyment of the library.

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