Cowles Library: The Heart of Discovery at Drake
At the heart of Drake University, Cowles Library has long been a place where curiosity is sparked, ideas take shape, and knowledge becomes possibility. Alumni often remember the late nights studying, the help of a caring librarian, or the quiet inspiration of discovery among the stacks.
Today, Cowles continues to transform lives—equipping students, faculty, and the broader community with the tools to find, evaluate, and ethically use information in an increasingly complex world. The library’s resources extend far beyond books: vast digital collections, expert research support, and programs that foster open dialogue and intellectual freedom.
This year, Cowles co-sponsored sold-out Banned Books Week events that brought campus and community together to champion access to information and celebrate librarians as defenders of democracy. These powerful moments underscore why Cowles remains Drake’s intellectual and ethical center.
By giving to Cowles Library during All In, you invest in the next generation of thinkers and leaders—ensuring that knowledge remains free, ideas flourish, and discovery thrives for years to come.
Go All In for Cowles Library—where learning never stops.
