Fondren Library

09/11/2026

Looking for something to do next Thursday? Fondren Library is hosting a full Constitution Day lineup on September 17 from 12 to 5 PM across the first floor and basement.

The main event kicks off at noon with a panel discussion, "America 250: The Constitution from Quills to AI," and the first 20 registered Rice students get a free gift bag. Throughout the rest of the afternoon, you can register to vote, test out real Harris County voting machines, and take guided tours of the America250 exhibits. We’ll also have a photo booth, custom button-making, Constitution trivia, and free cake and snacks while supplies last.

Check out the full schedule and RSVP to save your spot: library.rice.edu/features/2026-constitution-day-activities-september-17

Hope to see you there!

09/08/2026

💙You can always tell who loved Fondy and who spends a lot of time here by their swag… but to be fair, hong lin tsai was a long-time student worker before he graduated! 🫶🦉

09/04/2026

Please take note! We will be closing early and opening a little late this weekend, and will not open at all on Monday, in observance of Labor Day. Take some time off work and celebrate the unions and organizations that created a regular work week and holidays.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

I guess we could always check one of the databases… maybe science librarian Jordan knows which one! 🧑‍💻

09/02/2026

Happy Whiteboard Wednesday! We had to dig into our archives of whiteboard photos for this edition. It’s like all the whiteboard have gone quiet… yet the library is full of studious students. Hopefully this trend will reverse soon and we’ll have a fresh crop of impressive work to share next month. 🫶🦉

09/01/2026

Last week Woodson Research Center hosted the first open studio of the semester! We took a few photos, but if you want to learn more, you’ll have to visit…

08/28/2026

📰Did you know we provide access to these 🗞️newspapers online to everyone at Rice? Students, faculty and staff can all read them for free. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.

08/26/2026

It’s a little more nuanced than this… 🤔

Ok, fine, this person isn’t even involved!

08/25/2026

You might have noticed that a large part of the first floor is currently off limits. Well, that’s because we’re making it better! We heard our study spaces needed a little expanding and upgrading, and this is the first step to a fresher Fondy.
Until it’s done, we apologize for the mess and smaller first floor. It’s all for you, Owls!