Public Libraries in Iberia Parish, Louisiana

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Public Libraries in Iberia Parish, Louisiana

Iberia Parish, Louisiana is served by the Iberia Parish Library — a single parish-wide system with 7 locations headquartered in New Iberia, providing free library services to all residents of the parish.

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📚 About Iberia Parish Library

Iberia Parish Library is the public library system for Iberia Parish, Louisiana — one of the sugarcane-producing parishes along Bayou Teche in south-central Louisiana. In Louisiana, parishes are the county-equivalent, and a single system serves the entire parish. The library's main branch sits at 445 East Main Street in the heart of New Iberia, a city founded in 1779 by Canary Islanders and long celebrated as the home of novelist James Lee Burke's detective Dave Robicheaux.

The system operates 7 locations — the Main Library plus six branches in St. Peter, Parkview, Lydia, Coteau, Jeanerette, and Loreauville — bringing library access to rural communities scattered across the Acadiana landscape. Branches participate in a shared catalog, allowing cardholders to place holds and pick up materials at any location.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free Iberia Parish Library card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby, unlimited no-waitlist digital titles on hoopla, and streaming documentaries on Kanopy. Louisiana cardholders also access the Louisiana Digital Library — a statewide collection of research databases, historical newspapers, genealogy records, and learning resources provided free with any Louisiana public library card through the State Library of Louisiana.

Iberia Parish library branches — 7 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Louisiana directory for more.

Iberia Parish Library — Main BranchNew Iberia, LAHeadquarters at 445 E. Main St., New Iberia — open Sundays →Iberia Parish Library: Parkview BranchNew Iberia, LAEastern New Iberia — longest daily hours, open until 8 PM Mon–Thu →Iberia Parish Library: St. Peter BranchNew Iberia, LAWest St. Peter Street near downtown New Iberia's colonial core →Iberia Parish Library: Coteau BranchNew Iberia, LARural western edge of New Iberia — strong Cajun-Creole community →Iberia Parish Library: Lydia BranchNew Iberia, LAFreyou Road — serving the sugarcane-farming Lydia community →Iberia Parish Library: Jeanerette BranchNew Iberia, LA411 Kentucky St., Jeanerette — Bayou Teche sugar country →Iberia Parish Library: Loreauville BranchNew Iberia, LAEd Broussard Road — northernmost branch, near Bayou Teche →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Iberia Parish?

The Iberia Parish Library operates 7 locations across the parish: the Main Branch in New Iberia plus branches in St. Peter, Parkview, Lydia, Coteau, Jeanerette, and Loreauville. This page lists all seven verified locations.

Where is the main Iberia Parish Library?

The Main Branch is at 445 East Main Street, New Iberia, LA 70560 — in the heart of downtown New Iberia. It keeps the system's most extended hours, including Sunday afternoon service (1:30–5:30 PM).

Who can get an Iberia Parish Library card?

A card is free to any resident of Iberia Parish. Bring a photo ID and proof of your parish address to any branch. Louisiana's statewide reciprocal borrowing agreements extend card privileges to residents of neighboring parishes as well.

Does Iberia Parish Library offer ebooks and digital resources?

Yes. With a free card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, access no-waitlist titles on hoopla, stream films on Kanopy, and use the Louisiana Digital Library databases — all from home at no extra charge.

Is the Iberia Parish Library the same as the New Iberia Public Library?

Yes, in common usage. The official system name is Iberia Parish Library and it serves the entire parish, not just the city of New Iberia. The Main Branch is in New Iberia, but branches in Jeanerette, Loreauville, Lydia, and Coteau serve outlying communities throughout the parish.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com