Jeff Quinn the Magician didn’t just wow us with his tricks — he also lit up when he saw our collection of magic books here at the Webb Shadle Public Library! 📚🎩 He’s a big believer in the power of reading, and we loved seeing him point out some of his favorite topics on our [...]
Magician Jeff Quinn is setting up right now for his Farm Fresh Magic Show — and the fun begins at 10:30 AM today, May 23rd! Bring the whole family for a FREE morning of laughs, surprises, and magical moments. You won’t want to miss this one.
Our Friends of the Library Book Sale is coming up, and we’re now accepting gently used or new books for the event. Drop off your donations during regular library hours anytime between now and June 9th. All proceeds from the sale help us purchase new books for the Webb Shadle Public Library. Thank you for [...]
Day one of our Summer Reading fun was off the charts! We had DSM Mobile Gaming leveling up the excitement, bounce houses from the Pleasantville Christian Church launching kids into the sky (safely!), popcorn popping like crazy, and tons of new readers jumping into summer adventures with sign‑ups. A HUGE shoutout to our amazing Friends [...]
Last Monday’s story time turned into a full‑on fairy‑tale takeover. When the rain kept God and the Horses from visiting, an entire squad of Shreks and Fionas from the Class of 2026 marched in to save the day. As part of initiation week, they spent the morning reading stories, coloring with the kids, and helping [...]
Kick off summer at the library with the Game On DSM truck, games for all ages, a bounce house, and sign‑ups for the Summer Reading Program. The fun starts tomorrow, May 20th at 1 PM — see you there!
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 [...]
