October 2011 RodCast Articles

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 11:23am - For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 10:38am - For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 10:06am - For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

Friday, October 14, 2011 - 1:50pm - 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 6-12Registration required.... Read More

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 2:52pm - 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 (... Read More

Friday, October 7, 2011 - 9:17am -  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.

Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 1:25pm - Join Rod Library, in conjunction with the Cedar Falls Public Library and the Waterloo Public Library, in welcoming the coming of Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine, an exhibit meant to teach the real history behind the magical world of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Help us celebrate by taking part in the many Harry Potter themed events we have going on from October through December! Triwizard Tournament Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 2-6 pm, at Cedar Falls High School For students grades 6-12 There are no Hunger games this year, but we know you'll have a blast at the first ever Cedar Valley Triwizard Tournament! Will you... Read More

Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 12:35pm - Eating snack foods in the Library has been allowed for several months now.  However we have had questions from students, faculty and staff about what types of foods are considered snack foods and what kinds are not.  To help everyone with this quandary we updated the Library's Food and Drink Policy to include more specific examples of foods that are OK to eat in the building.If you are considering bringing a snack into the Library please take a look at our Food and Drink Policy first to make sure your snack item is OK to eat while you are studying.Thanks!