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, Apr 27 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Apr 28 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 29 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 30 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 01 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 02 | Closed |
| Sun, May 03 | Closed |
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Branch Programs
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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!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Community Room
Create a self-portrait using nature as your palette! Use petals, sticks, leaves, and more to design a one-of-a-kind piece of art that reflects something as unique as you! Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 9:00am
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Iowa Community Room
The Story Ship is coming to Calcasieu! Join Paleontologist Diggery for a high-energy dinosaur adventure filled with music, magic, comedy, and audience participation. Families will dance, solve puzzles, and help save the world before it's too late!
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Creativity is blooming at the Iowa Branch! Join us for a fun, hands-on craft as we create a vibrant, tie-dye-style bouquet of flowers using simple coffee filters and Sharpies. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 12:30am
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Iowa Library
Let your creativity bloom! Join us to twist and bend colorful pipe cleaners into beautiful blossoms and create an everlasting flower crown that never wilts. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 9:00am
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.