For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

The Student Health Clinic will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic in the Library tomorrow, Tuesday October 25, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Clinic will be located in the study area outside of room 286 (after entering the building turn right to find room 286). 

The Flu Shot Clinic is for UNI students and for UNI employees who are enrolled in the University’s sponsored health insurance plan.

From October through December 2011, Rod Library, in conjunction with the Cedar Falls and Waterloo Public Libraries, will be hosting the traveling exhibit, Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine, that explores the roots behind the magic and wonder of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Join us in celebrating its arrival by participating in our Harry Potter inspired events listed below, all of which are free and open to the public! For more details, check out the Youth Collection's Harry Potter page.

Triwizard Tournament 
Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 2-6 pm, at Cedar Falls High School.
For students, grades 6-12
Registration required.

Quidditch Match 
Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 10-noon, at Cedar Falls High School.
Bring your own seating, and watch UNI's Quidditch Team in action!

Hogwarts Academy
Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 9-noon, at McCollum Science Hall.
For students, grades 1-5
Registration required.

Harry Potter Cover Art Contest
Entries due by November 1, 2011, and winners announced Tuesday,
November 15, 2011, at the Harry Potter's World Exhibit Opening Reception.
For students, grades K-12
Registration required.

Harry Potter's World Exhibit Opening Reception
Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 6 pm, at Rod Library.

Diagon Alley Parties
Friday, December 2, 2011, from 7-midnight at Waterloo Public Library
and Friday, December 16, 2011, at Cedar Falls Public Library.
For details visit the Cedar Falls Public Library web page.

Skype Author Visit with Amy Stewart, Bestselling Author of Wicked Plants
Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 7 pm in Rod Library, room 373.

Horcrux Hunt
Throughout the month of November, 7 horcruxes will be hidden throughout the three
libraries. Join the hunt, and you could win an ereader! For details visit
the Cedar Falls Public Library web page.

State of Iowa Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development
2012 Annual Action Plan - Draft
Announcement of Availability

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Finance Authority announces the availability of a draft of the 2012 Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development as of October 7, 2011.  The report details the housing and community development plans for the 2012 program year with funds provided to the State of Iowa by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The programs covered include: Community Development Block Grant Nonentitlement (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership Act, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program.

The public is encouraged to comment through 4:30 p.m. November 7, 2011. The report may be obtained and comments accepted via the Internet at http://www.iowalifechanging.com/community  or by contacting: Derek Lord, IEDA, 200 East Grand, Des Moines, IA  50309, (515.725.3081) or by e-mail at derek.lord@iowa.gov.  In addition, a public hearing will be held at 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on November 2, 2011 in the Southwest 1st floor conference room at 200 East Grand Ave. in Des Moines to receive public comments on the plan.

The Library's mobile website is temporarily unavailable.  We are working on the problem and will have the site working as soon as possible.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

 Pumpkin Spice Coffee is a delicious coffee enhanced by the creamy pumpkin spice flavors of autumn.  Always a seasonal favorite.  Available for a limited time.