Mickelsen Library

Mickelsen Community Library
Bldg 2E Sheridan Rd.
Basement of Wing E of the Community Headquarters Building (Bldg 2) directly underneath the NCO Academy
568-6156 or 568-1491

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Mickelsen Library was dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant General Stanley R. Mickelsen, 1895-1966. Stanley R. Mickelsen was a visionary leader who brought the Army's Air Defense Artillery from the era of guns into the age of missiles. A native of Minnesota, he attended the University of Minnesota and entered the Army in 1917 as a second lieutenant in the Coast Artillery Corps. During World War II, he served on the War Department General Staff and later commanded an antiaircraft brigade. From 1950 to 1952, he was the Commanding General at Fort Bliss. LTG Mickelsen then became the Commanding General, Headquarters, Antiaircraft Command (ARAACOM) in Colorado, in charge of the Army's part in the nation's continental defense system during the Cold War. He retired from the Army in 1957. Center Library was collocated with the United States Army Air Defense Artillery School Library in building 2, E-wing, in June, 1996 and later renamed Mickelsen Library in a dedication ceremony held 18 June 1997.

Library News

Summer Reading Program

Join the Mickelsen Community Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Catch a Dragon by the Tale”, and untold adventures will await you!

Summer is the perfect time for children to nurture their imagination by learning to read for enjoyment. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are eligible to hunt for dragons this summer. Parents are welcome to come and familiarize themselves with the post library and participate with their children in the program. Registration for the program begins May 17 and continues through July 19.  Everyone who registers will receive a coloring book filled with dragons, knights, and princesses.  Additionally, we will conduct a “Count the Dragon’s Jewels” contest throughout the summer with a prize for the participant who guesses closest to the actual number of dragons jewels.

Reading begins Tuesday, June 3 and continues through Saturday, August 2.  Each child will come to the library and check out the books he or she would like to read. They will take them home, and read them at their own pace.  When they return the books to the library, they will record the titles read on a reading record kept at the library.  Depending on the child’s age, they will earn a sticker to place on the reading record for every two to five books that have been read.

On August 9, there will be an awards ceremony and party for all the participants. Each child who participates in the reading program will receive a goody bag of surprises. Children who read at least 10 books will qualify for a certificate, and the top three readers in the four age groups will receive special prizes. So get ready for a summer full of fun and fantasy! Come to the Mickelsen Community Library in the basement of Wing E, Building 2 or call 568-6156 for more information.

Kitt Kittredge-An American Girl Book Promotion

Mickelsen Library and Army MWR Team Up With American Girl Book Series.

From May 1-June 30, authorized Army MWR patrons ages 6-16 are invited to visit Mickelsen Library to check out the Kit Kittredge book display and to learn more about how they can win a $1,000 shopping spree at the nearest American Girl store location or a set of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl books. For more information visit the Mickelsen Library, Bldg. 2 or call 568-6156/1491.

Library Story Time

Mickelsen Community Library hosts "Read Me a Story" every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children 2- to 5-years-old in the Children's Room of the library. The library also hosts "Family Story Time" for 2- to 6-year olds at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Each session lasts 30 minutes to 3/4 hour, and parents or guardians must stay with their child throughout the duration. Each week features a new theme and includes some movement, singing, and crafts.

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The Mickelsen Library offers:

  • Books - Over 35,000 volumes on all types of subjects, including fiction
  • Periodicals - Over 70 magazines and newspapers
  • Reference - (915) 568-1491
  • Interlibrary Loan - (915) 568-6156
  • Story Time: Tuesdays - 10 a.m. for children 2-5 years; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. for children 2-6 years; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Access to the Internet

Community Library Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
(Closed Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)

Book drop:
A 24-hour book drop is located at each end of E-wing. An inside book drop is located in the corridor at the bottom of the entrance stairway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?
We are located in the basement of Headquarters Building (Bldg 2) in E-wing directly underneath the NCO Academy. To reach our location from Cassidy Road, drive south on Pershing Road to Pershing Circle. Turn right on Pershing Circle. There are designated library parking spots on Pershing Circle. If all are taken, continue on to the parking lot beside Sage Hall (Bldg 311); there are usually some parking spots there. The entrance to the Library location faces south - the flagpole. The Japanese Garden is on the left as you approach the building. Near the building you will see a large sign labeled "LTG Stanley R. Mickelsen Library." Go through the double glass doors and down the stairs. Turn right to go to the Community Library; turn left to go to the School Library.
Do you have Army regulations, field manuals, training manuals, etc.?
No, we do not.
What newspapers do you take?
We take the following:
  • "Army Times" (weekly) in both libraries
  • "El Paso Times" (daily) in both libraries
  • "Federal Times" (weekly) in the Community Library
  • "New York Times" (Sunday only) in the Community Library
  • "USA Today" (daily) in both libraries
  • "Wall Street Journal" (daily) in the Community Library
  • "Washington Community" (Sunday only) in the Community Library
Can I renew my library books or other material over the telephone?
No, you must bring the material in so that we can renew the material on-line in our computer.
How do I get a library card?
You must have a valid military or Department of Defense civilian identification card to be eligible to borrow materials from the library. You must complete the Ft. Bliss Mickelsen Library Registration Card before you can check out library materials. The information on the registration card will be added to the library's on-line database system. If you are an eligible family member, you must know your sponsor's social security number, correct and complete unit of assignment, duty phone number, and official email address. The sponsor's social security number is the library borrower's card number. For your convenience, you may download and print the library's registration card. Fill it out and bring it with you to expedite the registration process. Click here to access the Registration Card.