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with the ability to check out physical and digital books, Wi-Fi, computer stations, printers, outdoor activity area, conference room, a designated teen center, children’s area, and nursery.
“My favorite part about the library was getting to look at books,” Second grader, Owen Denton said. Denton said he reads four books a day and checked out two books about pirates and dinosaurs.
Library visitors enjoyed story time with the Garrison Commander, participated in a scavenger hunt and were provided free books donated from the Bob Hope USO, and the Villages at Fort Irwin housing offices.
The children in attendance were read the story of Peppa Pig and the Library. Col. Jason Clarke, read the story in which Peppa and her family go to the library after they become bored with their selection of books at home.
“We are excited for what this new library means for the community, it’s more than just a library,” Clarke said. “It’s resources and a destination for all of our com- munity members.”
The next closest library is in the neighboring city of Barstow, which is a 40-minute commute for residents. “I loved the sliding bookshelves and the larger selec- tion provided,” Kinesha Ricks, who visits the library
every two weeks with her four children, said.
This new 8,000-square-foot facility replaces a more than 25-year-old temporary library structure. The $6
million dollar project is an energy-efficient, LEED- Silver certified facility. Construction include a Shaded courtyard and landscape which reduces water demand, contains storm water on site and incorporates low- volume irrigation methods and xeriscaping techniques.
Clark said he appreciated all the hard work the Army engineers, constructions crews and our civilian workers put into getting this facility open. He remarked that it has been the Garrison Command Teams goal since he took command to open as much for the community as possible. This has not been an easy task first with COVID-19 restrictions and now the staffing challenges the entire nation is facing.
“It was an honor for the U.S. Army Corps of En- gineers to be a part of another great project at Fort Irwin,” said Maj. Kevin Stucker, deputy commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District. “The new Fort Irwin Library is a massive upgrade — it is 25-percent larger and LEED-Silver certified with a host of modern technical improvements. The library will have a positive impact that will be enjoyed by the Fort Irwin community for generations to come.”
Library is located in building 333 on Second Street. The operation hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The library is closed Sundays. You can follow the Library at https://www.facebook.com/ ntcpostlibrary for up-to-date information on future activities and events.
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Brig. Gen. Curt Taylor, Maj. Kevin Stucker and Col. Jason Clarke pose in front of the newly build post library March 9th.
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Col. Jason Clarke reads to children.
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