Iowa Branch
The main branch offers popular materials, and the Iowa Annex offers a space for events and meetings.
109 South Thomson Avenue, Iowa, LA 70647
337-721-7101
Khristian Guidry, Branch Manager
iowastaff@calcasieulibrary.org
Explore the history of the Iowa Branch.
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| Mon, Aug 03 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Aug 04 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Aug 05 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Aug 06 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Aug 07 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Aug 08 | Closed |
| Sun, Aug 09 | Closed |
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Branch Programs
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Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Iowa Activity Room
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Iowa Community Room
Elementary school students are invited to unwind after a day of learning with a fun and engaging story time! Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to a chapter book or advanced picture book read aloud. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 12 2026 at 4:00pm
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Get ready for an afternoon of friendly competition and nonstop fun! Join us as we play a variety of exciting Nintendo Switch party games. Whether you're looking to make new friends, challenge old rivals, or show off your gaming skills, there's a game for everyone. Snacks will be provided.
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 2026 at 4:00pm
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Iowa Community Room
Spend an hour with us at the Iowa Branch, where we will be learning adjustable, gentle exercises through chair yoga! If this is your first time doing any yoga, no worries; each session is designed to be beginner-friendly for those new to yoga.
Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Iowa Activity Room
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Come make a custom button to add a lil pin-zazz to your bag or lanyard. Whether it's something as practical as your name or 'bus-rider', to something that expresses your passions, or simply something silly to make you smile, come buttonize whatever you'd like. Registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, August 21 2026 at 9:00am
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Iowa Activity Room
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Iowa Community Room
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) at the Iowa Branch! This beginner-friendly session will introduce school-related and time signs and help you build basic signing skills in a welcoming, hands-on environment. Open to all ages. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Iowa Community Room
School can be stressful, so join us to create a simple fall-themed stress ball! Keep it for yourself to help manage those back-to-school jitters, or make one as a thoughtful gift for your favorite teacher.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 4:00pm
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Iowa Activity Room
Join us each week for stories, songs, movement, and playful activities designed to support early literacy for children ages 0-5. With a focus on "read, sing, talk, write, play," little learners build vocabulary and social-emotional skills while caregivers pick up tips they can use at home.
Thu, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Now that we're a month into school, it's time to shift from survival mode to style mode! Join us to create personalized frames, pen cups, magnets, and note holders that add a pop of pizazz and a splash of flair to your organization. Registration is required!
Registration opens Saturday, September 5 2026 at 4:00pm
Rooms
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Community and/or Conference Rooms
This location may have a large-capacity community room and/or a small-capacity conference room.
This location has at least one study room that accommodates 2 to 6 people. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak with staff or contact the branch for assistance. Reservations can only be made on the day of use, and are not available outside of library hours.