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 [...]
A huge thank‑you to everyone who participated in the Webb Shadle Public Library’s Easter Coloring Contest, proudly sponsored by Midnight Xpress. We loved seeing all the creativity from our young artists. 🎨 Ages 0–3 🥇 1st Place – Karsyn Good 🥈 2nd Place – Zenovia Firestine 🎨 PreK–2nd Grade 🥇 1st Place – Jetta Flaws [...]
We loved having the Caitlin Clark collection on display in our curio cabinet last month. This fantastic collection was generously shared with us by Jovey, Jetta, and Jarrett Flaws, along with Lucy Fuson. A huge thank you to them for allowing Webb Shadle Public Library to showcase such an incredible and well‑loved collection. Our patrons [...]
She won a copy of Spring Things along with an adorable plush toy! ✨ This month, we’re extra excited because two prizes are up for grabs! Stop by the library for your chance to win The Story of Peter Rabbit and Hello Lamb, each paired with a cute plush. 📚🐰 Every time you check out [...]
Last Friday was an absolute blast at the library! Angela Hiatt from Iowa PBS stopped by and kicked off story time by chatting with the kids about all their favorite Iowa Public Television characters. Then she dove into a wonderfully wacky Dr. Seuss weather story, complete with giggles, guesses, and lots of “ooh, what’s next?” [...]
