Designated Spaces

Reflection Room

picture of Reflection Room interior

Third Floor - Room 302

The Reflection Room is a designated quiet space for individual reflection, meditation, and prayer. The room contains meditation cushions, a yoga mat, and prayer rugs, as well as chairs and a coat rack. This room is available all hours Founders Memorial Library is open, and cannot be reserved in advance.

Reflection Room Policy

Huskie Relaxiation Station

picture of Founders Memorial Library Huskie Relaxiation Station: a relaxing room with string lights and comfortable seating

Fourth Floor - Room 493

In collaboration with Student Wellness, the Huskie Relaxation Station provides a comfortable, calming environment for relaxation activities such as coloring, yoga, and meditation.

Huskie Relaxation Station Policy

Quiet Space

The Fourth floor is a designated quiet space for work and study. Please keep conversation to a minimum.

Faculty Carrels

Faculty Carrels are individual, lockable rooms equipped with a desk, chair, light, and wi-fi. You may use and store personal and checked-out library materials in your carrel. Request a carrel at the start of each Academic Year and we will assign one based on availability.

Faculty Carrel Policy

Individual Study Rooms for Students

We have several individual carrels available to students for private work, study, or to participate in online classes. Rooms have a desk, chair, light, and wi-fi. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

Group Study Rooms for Anyone

Group study rooms are available on the second, third, and fourth floors of Founders Memorial Library.

Priority is given to faculty and instructors conducting classes. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. When not reserved, rooms are available to anyone on a walk-in basis.

Contact Us

Library Information
Founders Memorial Library
217 Normal Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828
815-753-1995
lib-admin@niu.edu
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