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Iowa Branch

The main branch offers popular materials, and the Iowa Annex offers a space 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, Apr 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 Closed
Sun, Apr 26 Closed
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Branch Programs

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Super Toys for Super Pets - Mini Comic Book Con
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us to create simple pet toys using everyday household items! Make something special for your furry friends or spread the love by donating your handmade toys to one of the Calcasieu Parish Animal Shelters. We'll take care of the delivery!
POW! Art - Mini Comic Book Con
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Iowa Community Room
SMACK! POP! BAM! Dive into the world of classic comics and learn how to design bold onomatopoeia and dynamic word bubbles. Create a pop-art masterpiece for your room or transform your name into an eye-catching comic-style design! Registration is required.
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Super Hero Training - Mini Comic Book Con
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us for CPR and First Aid training with our own Iowa Fire Department! Learn informative and essential skills everyone should know.
Mini Comic Book Con
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us in celebrating the upcoming Free Comic Book Day! Discover a variety of themed activity booths where you can create exciting crafts, test your knowledge, and participate in fun skill challenges. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a photo opportunity to capture your special moments.
Roots, Reads & Ribbon Cutting - Iowa's Natural Habitat Garden Grand Opening
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Celebrate the grand opening of our new Natural Habitat Garden at the Iowa Branch! Join us for the ribbon cutting, then stick around for our Summer Reading Kickoff. This year's theme, Plant a Seed, Read, is the perfect way to grow into summer fun!
Wind Whirlygigs: Plastic Bottle Wind Catchers
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Revivify. Reduce. Reuse. Transform recycled plastic bottles into a bright, eye-catching wind catcher in this fun, hands-on craft that celebrates creativity and sustainability. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 4:00pm
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, May 27, 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.
Junior Architects: Build a Bird Feeder
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Architecture for the Birds! Design it. Build it. Feed the birds! Teens will plan and construct bird feeders from popsicle sticks, creating functional structures for our feathered friends to enjoy a feast. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 14 2026 at 4:00pm
Leave Your Mark: Garden Stepping Stones
Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Join us as we create stylish stepping stones for a decorative garden path. Carve, mosaic, or imprint designs into the concrete circles to make them your own! Take them home or add them to our library garden to leave your mark! Supplies are limited; registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 9:00am
Seed Signs - DIY Plant Markers
Mon, Jun 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Craft a little personality for your garden! Create your own unique plant marker that'll help you remember what you planted or simply add a personal touch to your garden space. Supplies are limited; registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 9:00am
Plant Kindness: Seed Shaker Craft
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Help our pollinator friends flourish while getting creative! Children will decorate take-home seed shakers filled with Louisiana wildflower seeds, making it easy and fun to spread native plants. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 19 2026 at 4:00pm
Story Time at Iowa
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Seed Murals
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Unleash your inner "Van Grow" and craft a truly seed-sational masterpiece! In this fun, hands-on program, beans, peas, and seeds become the building blocks for one-of-a-kind works of art. Let your creativity sprout and grow. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 9:00am
Mitch the Magician
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Iowa Community Room
Mitch the Magician is back! Prepare for big laughs, amazing magic, and unforgettable moments. This fast-paced comedy magic show is enjoyable for the entire family from start to finish; you won't want to miss it.
Seed Swap
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Have extra seeds? Changed your mind about what to plant and don't want them to go to waste? Join fellow local gardeners for a seed swap, share what you have, discover something new to grow, and cultivate a few friendships along the way!
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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.