If you’ve been dreaming of homegrown tomatoes, consider this your sign. Our Free Seed Program starts tomorrow, May 5, from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Webb Shadle Public Library, and we’d love to help you grow something wonderful this season. 🌱✨ Still time to join — call 641‑842‑2014 or email dingeman@iastate.edu to sign up.
Swing by the library and get crafty! Our Mother’s Day DIY station is open now through May 9 during library hours. Make a fun, free bracelet—supplies are ready, you just bring the creativity. It’s the perfect little gift to celebrate the moms, grandmas, and mother‑figures who make life brighter.
WOW — a massive shout‑out to everyone who jumped in to make our DIY May Day Basket event a huge success! From the generous donors to the creative decorators, you brought the magic. The Senior Center is only open on Tuesdays, so we delivered the baskets early — and they looked AMAZING. Check out this [...]
We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our community’s brightest stars: Sarah O’Dell, and her loyal garden sidekick, Bessa. Sarah isn’t just a master gardener—she’s the heart and hands behind our community garden. Her passion, expertise, and countless volunteer hours have helped our town enjoy fresh, homegrown produce year after year. We are [...]
A big thank‑you to Leah Sanders and the Pleasantville High School Science class for spending time in our Community Garden yesterday. They planted cucumbers, mint, and dill that will benefit our whole community. Want to help our garden keep growing (and keep the plants feeling loved)? Come be part of the fun! Contact the library [...]
Last week’s weather was so beautiful that the chess club met outside. Join us again on April 29th at 4 pm for another fun hour of Chess at the Webb Shadle Public Library.
Get ready for magicians, bubbles, animals, magical stories, and so much more. Stay tuned—this summer is going to be unforgettable at Webb Shadle Public Library!
April 19–25, 2026 We’re celebrating the heart of our community—our library, our patrons, and our volunteers. This week is also National Volunteer Week, making it the perfect time to give a huge thank‑you to our incredible Friends of the Library group. Your support, fundraising, and dedication help Webb Shadle Public Library grow, thrive, and continue [...]
🐐✨ Happening This Morning! Story Time starts at 10:30 AM (April 20th) at Webb Shadle Public Library, and we’ve got the cutest guests joining us — baby goats Brooks and Dunn! Come enjoy stories, crafts, treats, and plenty of goat cuddles. See you soon!
What an amazing afternoon at Webb Shadle Public Library! Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Long Way Home. Your excitement and curiosity truly lit up the room. A huge thank‑you to Sarah Uthoff for guiding us through such an interactive and captivating journey into Laura’s world. We were [...]
