A huge shoutout to Aaron DeMoss for his incredible generosity! Last week, he donated a large pull-behind grill that he first reached out about last fall. Not only did he clean it up, but he also went the extra mile by purchasing a brand-new surface because he 'didn’t feel good about' the existing one. We [...]
A huge thank you to Angela Hiatt and Iowa PBS Education team for bringing the STEAM Trailer to us over spring break! It was an exciting week filled with hands-on learning and fun for everyone.
Exciting things are happening at the library! We can’t wait to share them all—just give us a few days to catch up! Today, thanks to a very very generous donor and support from the Friends of Webb Shadle Public Library, we were able to replace six broken window sashes. We are so grateful for this [...]
Webb Shadle Public Library Awarded $10,000 National Grant to Enhance Virtual Accessibility If you are a patron or work with patrons who would benefit from improved accessibility, we want to hear from you! Email connect@webbshadle.org to schedule a one-on-one or small group meeting,or stay tuned for our community meeting at the beginning of May.
Pokémon Club was a hit, yet again! You’ve got to stop by next month and see some of these collections and battles
We’re looking for a patron-created, heartfelt thank you card design to use for this next year when expressing gratitude to vendors, donors, & supporters of the library. Accepted: Acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, markers, pens, pencils, crayons. Not Accepted: Photography, stickers, stamps, charcoal, chalk, digital art. Deadline: March 31st, 2025. One winner chosen by Library staff, [...]
March 14th in 1955, the Webb Shadle Memorial Library officially opened its doors in Memorial Hall on the Pleasantville town square. For seven decades, it has been a place of learning, connection, and community. From its humble beginnings to the vibrant space, it is today, Webb Shadle continues to bring stories to life, foster friendships, [...]
Congrats to Warner Priest, our February Book-Checkout Winner! 🎊 March’s prize is perfect for cookie lovers 🍪—check out books all month long for your chance to win!
Since we’re in the middle of a blizzard, what better way to “celebrate” than with a snow globe display? 🌨️✨ A huge thank you to Emily Martin for sharing her amazing collection with us!
A huge thank you to the amazing Preschool Teachers at Pleasantville Community School District for hosting another fantastic Book Bingo event this past weekend! 📚✨ No one left empty-handed, and everyone had a blast! 🎉 This is such a wonderful activity for helping our littles with letter and number recognition while having fun! 🧩👏 And [...]
