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A huge thank you goes out to Pleasantville's very own elementary art teacher, Mrs. Ashley Robinson. She is the creative force behind this incredible art exhibit! We appreciate all that you do to inspire children to explore art and reading. Our community is truly blessed to have you—thank you!

The library has been a bustling place over the last few days. We were honored to host the Pleasantville Elementary students for a very special Storytime that featured a heartwarming Christmas story. The students also visited the Festival of Art and Trees in the east room and enjoyed some tasty treats after the fun viewing. [...]

Today is the last day of the Festival of Art and Tree exhibit at the Webb Shadle Public Library. The exhibit will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM. Don't forget to stop by and check out the incredible trees and artwork created by Pleasantville's very own artists! Buddy the Elf admires the beautiful [...]

Can you guess where Buddy the Elf has landed today? It seems he's cozied up in our Toy Drive box! We're excited to remind you that the library is proudly hosting a Toy Drive for Cross Roads of Pella. Every toy you generously donate will bring joy to children in Marion County this holiday season. [...]

Congratulations to Adam Hayes – Our November Drawing Winner! 🎉 He has won a copy of *Blue Hat, Green Hat* along with a cute stuffed toy! ✨ Be sure to stop by the library for your chance to win our next prize! This month, we will be drawing two winners for the holiday season. The [...]

Although the library may be closed today, Buddy the Elf is bringing the holiday spirit to life as he admires the enchanting decorations in the East Room. Can you guess which magnificent tree Buddy is exploring? You've got it! A heartfelt thank you to Peoples Bank for their stunning decoration of this tree for our [...]

Guess what Buddy discovered? You can send your very own letter to Santa right here at the library! It’s simple: just grab a special Santa form, fill it out with your wishes, and drop it in our magical library mailbox for a direct delivery to the North Pole. Buddy has already sent his letter, and [...]

Can you guess which tree our friend Buddy the Elf is near? He saw the colored pencils and instantly thought of our coloring contest, which runs until December 10th at the Webb Shadle Public Library. Stop by to pick up a coloring sheet and submit your amazing masterpiece for a chance to win a fantastic [...]

Clear your schedule—new books have arrived! If you enjoy suspense, mystery, and romance, we have a selection just for you. These are just a few of the new titles that will be available for checkout. So, find your library card and stop by the library to discover your next favorite read.