Rod Library

Happy World Dracula Day! 🧛 The library has all sorts of Dracula books including a copy of Bram Stoker's classic novel "Dracula" which was originally published in 1897. Celebrate by checking out a Dracula book today! 🦇 #UNI #NorthernIowa #CedarFalls #UniversityOfNorthernIowa

Are you taking classes this summer? Check these brochures from the past announcing the summer session classes. To see more photos, visit: aspace.library.uni.edu/repositories/3…

Happy Memorial Day! 🎆 Take this day to remember and honor those who lost their life's protecting our nation. Memorial Weekend Hours: Friday 22nd - 7am-5pm Saturday 23rd - Closed Sunday 24th - Closed Monday 25th - Closed #UNI #NorthernIowa #CedarFalls

Wherever summer takes you whether it's home, work, road trips, or nowhere at all, carve out a little corner to read and recharge.

Deal yourself in 🃏📚 Celebrate National Solitaire Day by checking out a deck of cards at the library! #UNI #NorthernIowa #UniversityOfNorthernIowa #SolitaireDay #LibraryLife

What a plant! A woman (maybe Rosemary Johnston) and man stand on chairs next to the giant flycatcher plant in the Greenhouse, circa 1939. To see more photos, visit scholarworks.uni.edu/uniphotos/

Happy Rescue Dog Day 🐾❤️ A special thank you to Linda McLaury for sharing photos of her rescue dogs with us!

What A Year! More than $744K in textbook savings at UNI in 2025, which adds to over $3.6 million UNI student textbook dollars saved over the last 10 years. Thanks to all that continue to support these efforts! 😁 #UNI #NorthernIowa #CedarFalls #UniversityOfNorthernIowa

Finals: conquered. Semester: completed. Growth: unlocked. Be proud of the effort you poured into every step!

The Honors Cottage, built in 1890, is the oldest standing building on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Originally the home of President Seerley, it later served as a campus hospital, cultural center, and home to the UNI Honors Program. Learn more:scua.library.uni.edu/uni-history/bu…

Last week the AGWSR 2nd graders visited the library. Katie Nedwick from the TEACH studio read "Once Upon a Slime", and afterwards we got to make slime! Thank you AGWSR for stopping by. 😁

UNI Baseball began in 1893 and remained part of the University of Northern Iowa for more than 100 years before ending in 2009. The program produced several MLB players, like Brandon Douglas and Nic Ungs. Learn more: UNI Baseball history and browse photos: scholarworks.uni.edu/athletics_base…

Summer break starts now ☀️ But don’t forget—Rod Library stays open all summer for your reading, studying, and makerspace needs 📚✨

Hats off to UNI grads for their hard work! 🎓 Go support your friends during their commencement ceremonies! #UNI #NorthernIowa #PantherPride #Graduate #UniversityOfNorthernIowa

Caps off to the grads 🎓✨ All those late nights and early mornings paid off—your next chapter starts now. #CongratsGrad #NextChapter

Happy National Decency Day! ✅ Take a glance at these tips to see how you can practice decency at ROD. 😸 #UNI #NorthernIowa #UniversityOfNorthernIowa #PantherPride

Congratulations, graduates! You’re part of UNI’s 150-year history! Historical commencement programs are available at scholarworks.uni.edu/commencement_p…. To see more photos, visit scholarworks.uni.edu/uniphotos/ and aspace.library.uni.edu/repositories/3….

UNI Faculty and Staff now have access to Inside Higher Ed through a library subscription. Here is a helpful FAQ ( askus.library.uni.edu/faq/441959 ) to gain access at insidehighered.com/welcome?contra…!

Built in 1883, Old Gilchrist Hall became a major part of campus before it was destroyed by a fire in 1972. During demolition, a time capsule with artifacts from the school’s early years was discovered. Learn more: indexuni.library.uni.edu/publications/n…

Join us in celebrating Lexie as the recipient of the Rod Star Award! 🌟 Lexie's 3.5 years at the TEACH Studio have been marked by their upbeat attitude, problem-solving skills, and dedication to making every patron feel welcome!