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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

Preus Library

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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.

10/08/2026

Decorah is celebrating Pride this week! These pictures feature past Luther students involved in Pride marches and parades!

Thanks to the Luther College Archives for the photos.

10/06/2026

Want to turn on some tunes, or just block out the distractions? Check out our noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones, available at the circulation desk!

Curious about what else the library offers? Stop by the desk and ask!

10/05/2026

Happy Banned Books Week from Preus Library! This week, we're featuring a special display of books that have been challenged or banned. Come check it out - because books are for everyone!

10/02/2026

Happy Homecoming, Norse! Stop by the library to take a peek at some of our favorite photos from over the years. Find familiar faces and tell us about your memories from the library. To see more photos, go to digital.luther.edu or scan the QR codes by the display to find past Alumni Magazines and yearbooks.

10/01/2026

Luther's Homecoming is this weekend! This looks back at past homecoming celebrations.

Photo 1: Luther's 1955 Homecoming Court
Photo 2: 1960s Homecoming Football Game

Thanks to the Luther College Archives for the photos.

09/29/2026

Devices running low? Preus Library has got your back! We have lots of chargers available for checkout, including a small-tip Dell charger (new this fall)!

Wondering if the charger you need is available? Swing by the circulation desk and ask about what we have!

09/24/2026

Tuesday marked the first official day of fall! Celebrate with these photos featuring past students enjoying campus's fall weather.

Thanks to the Luther College Archives for the photos.

09/22/2026

Did you know that Preus Library has a Yeti microphone available for checkout? Try it out for all your recording needs!

Check back next Tuesday for another item that you might not expect to find at the library, or swing by the circulation desk and ask about what we have available!

09/19/2026

We had so much fun hosting the Secrets of the Library escape room for Family Weekend! Thanks to everyone who participated, and congrats to Team Morris and Luther XC for clocking the fastest times!

09/17/2026

As Family Weekend comes up, let's to 1985's Mother-Daughter Weekend and Parents' Weekend in 1991. Hope everyone has a fantastic time with their loved ones!

Thanks to the Luther College Archives for the photos.

Address

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

Website

http://www.luther.edu/library

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