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 [...]
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!
