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Spark Creativity and Connection

Each friendly competition celebrates a different moment in the year, inviting you to share your talents, challenge yourself and join in traditions both quirky and classic.
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Upcoming Contest

Sci-Fi Pumpkin Painting Contest

Artists, sci-fi and pumpkin lovers - ready your paint brushes! This year's Painted Pumpkin contest is going intergalactic for Fantober. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just love getting crafty with color, this is your chance to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a science fiction masterpiece. Pumpkins must be smaller than 9 inches in diameter.
 

Entries accepted: October 1 - 23

Voting: October 26 - 30

Other Contests

  • Gingerbread House Contest - Winter
  • PEEPS® Diorama Contest - Spring
  • Bookworm Battle Royale - Summer
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Stitching in the Stacks

Get tangled up in creativity at the Library!

Nov 10 5 pm - 7 pm
Stitching in the Stacks

Stitching in the Stacks

Get tangled up in creativity at the Library!

Nov 10 5 pm - 7 pm
Stitching in the Stacks

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders—right from the comfort of home. Register to watch live events, or catch up on past event recordings on-demand. Learn More.

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series
Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders—right from the comfort of home. Register to watch live events, or catch up on past event recordings on-demand. Learn More.

Cookbook Book Club

Cookbook Book Club

Combine the joys of literature and cuisine as you make new friends and expand your culinary skills!

Nov 13 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Cookbook Book Club

Combine the joys of literature and cuisine as you make new friends and expand your culinary skills!

Nov 13 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Cookbook Book Club
Stitching in the Stacks

Stitching in the Stacks

Get tangled up in creativity at the Library!

Nov 17 5 pm - 7 pm
Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Join the party and get ready for adventure!

Nov 17 5:30 pm
Library 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.

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.

Library Online Resources

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Nov 20 4 pm - 6 pm
Teen Activity Night

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Nov 20 4 pm - 6 pm
Teen Activity Night
Gingerbread House Contest

Gingerbread House Contest

Grab the gumdrops and unleash your frosting flair in our sugar-fueled showdown!

Nov 23 2026, 11 am - Dec 18 2026, 6 pm 11 am - 6 pm
Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League

Join the party and get ready for adventure!

Dec 1 5:30 pm
Cookbook Book Club

Cookbook Book Club

Combine the joys of literature and cuisine as you make new friends and expand your culinary skills!

Dec 11 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Teen Activity Night

Teen Activity Night

An evening of friends, books, games and general awesomeness - just for teens!

Dec 18 4 pm - 6 pm