Friday (March 20th) morning at the Webb Shadle Public Library, Janet from Living History Farms presented Tea Parties Past and Present. We learned about the history of tea, how it’s processed, where tea plants originally came from, and the difference between low tea (afternoon tea). She also shared why it was once considered scandalous for [...]
Did you know our library is fully handicap accessible? We have a back entrance with no stairs, and clear signage at the front door to guide you. Please don’t let accessibility be a reason to miss any of our upcoming events—we’ve worked hard to make sure everyone can enjoy our space. We welcome all! Questions? [...]
Even though there was snow on the ground (on March 17th), we celebrated that spring was near with our Spring Is Here! Children’s Storytime at Webb Shadle Public Library! Karen Johlas‑Szalkowski from Marion County Conservation led a fun, hands‑on program that had our young learners completely engaged, and we are so grateful for the time [...]
Stop by the library and check out our newest children’s magazines! We’ve added fresh issues your kids will love.
Swing by the Webb Shadle Public Library to see our newest feature: a Caitlin Clark COLLECTION honoring one of Iowa’s most inspiring athletes. This display is made possible thanks to the generosity of Jovey, Jetta & Jarrett Flaws, and Lucy Fuson, who shared their items so our community can enjoy them. Here is a sneak [...]
Gather your smartest friends (or the funniest ones—both work) and join The Friends of the Webb Shadle Library for a night of friendly competition! 📅 Friday, April 3rd ⏰ 6:30 PM 👥 Up to 6 people per team 💵 $100 per team 🍿 BYOB & Snacks — bring your favorites and settle in for a [...]
🌷 Pleasantville Families! 🌷 The Knoxville Food Youth Initiative is excited to offer Spring Break Food Bags for Pleasantville children and teens! We have 200 bags available. ☘️ Please note: This is a one‑time pickup, not a daily program like summer meals. Each bag includes a variety of meal and snack items to help support [...]
Congrats Callahan Krichau – our February Drawing Winner! 🎉 She won a copy of Llama Llama Red Pajama and a cute stuffy! ✨ Make sure to stop by the library for your chance to win our next prize – Dr. Seuss's Spring Things and plush toys! 📚🐛 Just enter your name into the jar each [...]
A big thank‑you to Sarah Thao for sharing her incredible international Barbie collection with the Webb Shadle Public Library! Her display brought so much color and culture to our space. If you weren’t able to visit, here’s a glimpse of the beautiful dolls she featured.
Today, March 2nd, we’re celebrating the beloved author whose whimsical stories and unforgettable characters have inspired generations of readers. 📚 Visit Webb Shadle Public Library to explore our wonderful collection of Dr. Seuss books—from The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Whether you’re sharing a favorite from your childhood or discovering [...]
