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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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We're closed Wednesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
We're closed Friday January 02 due to New Year’s holiday


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We're closed Wednesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
We're closed Friday January 02 due to New Year’s holiday
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 Closed
(New Year's Eve)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 02 Closed
(New Year’s holiday)
Sat, Jan 03 Closed
Sun, Jan 04 Closed


Branch Programs

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.