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Iowa Branch

Home to the main branch with internet and popular materials, and the Iowa Annex for events and meetings.

exterior Iowa Branch building

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, Jan 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 Closed
Sun, Jan 11 Closed
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Branch Programs

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Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Iowa Library
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.
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Iowa Library
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.
ASL Basics: Letters and Numbers
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Kick off the new year with a new skill and come learn the basics of American Sign Language at the Iowa Library! Learn how to connect with the Deaf community, practice simple signs, and make new friends in a fun, welcoming environment. This is an all-ages, hands-on class. Registration is required.
Children's Reading Hour
Tue, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Iowa Library
Join us after school to take a load off and enjoy a good story! We'll read either a longer picture book or an easy-going chapter book. Snacks will be provided.
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Iowa Library
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.
Mini Mardi Gras Floats
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Come, let the good times roll! Teens will make a mini Mardi Gras float out of repurposed boxes to parade around the Iowa Branch. Floats will be displayed and voted on by the public! 'Best in Show' wins a prize! Registration is required.
Mardi Gras Murals
Fri, Jan 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us in making mosaics out of Mardi Gras beads! It's a great way to reuse all those parade catches from over the years and turn them into a wonderful piece of art.
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Iowa Library
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.
VITA Tax Prep
Fri, Feb 06, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Iowa Community Room
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be available at the Iowa Branch to offer free, basic tax return preparation. To schedule an appointment, please call 2-1-1.
Crochet Hooked On You
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us as we learn the basics of crochet and create a charming heart to share with someone special. It's a fun, family-friendly craft you won't want to miss! Registration is required.
Garlands for Darlin's
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us for a fun and creative craft session, where we'll be making paper heart garlands! Perfect for showing someone you love them very much! Come ready to craft and take home a handmade decoration that's sure to warm hearts! Registration is required.
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Iowa Library
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.
Beads For Beloveds
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us for a lesson in beadwork and jewelry-making! Unleash your creativity and make sparkling wired hearts for those closest to you. Registration is required.
Heart Strings Art
Fri, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Iowa Community Room
Follow the red string of fate and join us at the Iowa Branch, where we'll make intricate string art for those close to you. Registration is required.
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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.

Study Rooms

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.