Preus Library

Preus Library Preus Library is the campus library for Luther College, a liberal arts college in Decorah, Iowa.

Preus Library offers numerous resources and services to Luther students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. We support the work and mission of the Luther College community by providing access to communication and information resources, expertise and training in the effective and efficient use of information, and a place to explore and express ideas, ourselves, and our community.

Don’t forget to stop by your local library this summer and read some new (or old) books! There’s nothing better than a g...
05/18/2026

Don’t forget to stop by your local library this summer and read some new (or old) books! There’s nothing better than a good read after finals week.

With finals week fast approaching, now is the perfect time to visit the library and get some studying in before the big ...
05/15/2026

With finals week fast approaching, now is the perfect time to visit the library and get some studying in before the big day!

The library will have extended hours this weekend for finals so make sure to check those out on our website or drop by and ask about them at the Circulation Desk!

This week for our final , we find our Interlibrary Loan Librarian Emily Mineart in the Rare Book Room! When asked why t...
05/11/2026

This week for our final , we find our Interlibrary Loan Librarian Emily Mineart in the Rare Book Room! When asked why this was her favorite spot she replied:

“The Rare Book Room contains so many unique hidden treasures, from first editions to Norwegian farm deeds from the 1400s to a gigantic elephant folio of Audubon’s Birds of America. As a book arts enthusiast, my favorites are the beautiful old and unusual bindings."

Thank you for sharing!

Classes occasionally meet in the Rare Book Room for scheduled library instruction sessions. Researchers can access the collection by appointment.

Check out Learning @ Luther happening right now in the library!
05/08/2026

Check out Learning @ Luther happening right now in the library!

For today’s , we find Carina in the Microfilm section of the library! When asked why this was her favorite area she rep...
05/04/2026

For today’s , we find Carina in the Microfilm section of the library! When asked why this was her favorite area she replied:

“It’s kind of cool how you can find all kinds of articles and comics that can’t really be found anywhere else; online or otherwise.”

Thank you for sharing!

Don’t forget to check behind the shelf, on the shelf, and in front of the shelf cause there might be a container of some...
05/01/2026

Don’t forget to check behind the shelf, on the shelf, and in front of the shelf cause there might be a container of something that you never expected to find…

Happy May Day!

Take a look at our LP collection now available for check out! Listen to your favorite tunes while you study with our rec...
04/29/2026

Take a look at our LP collection now available for check out!

Listen to your favorite tunes while you study with our record player located in the Microfilm section of the library!

Starting off this Monday with some library memes! With some of us having final research projects coming our way, it’s a ...
04/27/2026

Starting off this Monday with some library memes! With some of us having final research projects coming our way, it’s a great time to stop by the library to get some books or research help from one of our librarians!

Today at Preus Library: grab a box, grab some of our book sale books, and get them for just $1! You can also check out o...
04/24/2026

Today at Preus Library: grab a box, grab some of our book sale books, and get them for just $1! You can also check out our regular library books for free!

Read alone, read together, stop by the Leisure Reading section to read new books!
04/22/2026

Read alone, read together, stop by the Leisure Reading section to read new books!

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700 College Drive
Decorah, IA
52101

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 11pm
Thursday 7:30am - 11pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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