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We’re excited to feature Joceyln’s " 4-H Bucket of Junk” project here at the Webb Shadle Public Library. Stop by and take a look at this clever, creative display from one of our talented local youth makers.

We’ve got a special treat waiting for you! A huge thank you to Knoxville Raceway for generously donating free ticket vouchers for our summer readers. Stop by the library anytime to pick yours up — while supplies last. Each voucher is good for 2 general admission tickets to a Knoxville Championship Series race on one [...]

A huge thank you to the Eichenbergers for hosting another fantastic morning at Webb Shadle… and another big cheer to our special guest, Crash from the Iowa Wild, who showed up ready to WORK. Crash checked out books at the front circulation desk, gave out legendary high‑fives, and helped us read a great hockey story [...]

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Foam Zone event with Zoops Fun Zone — the laughter, the bubbles, and the giant mountains of foam made it unforgettable. We loved seeing the kids dive right in, and these photos say it all. A huge thank you to Zoops for bringing the fun and [...]

A huge thank‑you to Naturalist Karen Johlas‑Szalkowski from the Marion County Conservation Department for bringing her love of nature — and all things fishy — to Webb Shadle Public Library. And thank you to everyone who attended! Your giggles, curiosity, and excitement made the morning truly fintastic. We loved seeing our little explorers dive into [...]

Sorry for the late post, but we couldn’t miss the chance to say thank you to everyone who joined us for the Water Barrel Workshop during Pleasantville Pig Out! A big congratulations to Katy Galvin, who won her very own water barrel. And a huge thank‑you to Lydia McCombs for presenting this hands‑on session, sponsored [...]

A massive thank you to everyone who floated over to the Bubble Show during Pig Out last Saturday! You brought the giggles, the gasps, and the “WOW, did you see THAT one?” And an extra‑sparkly shout‑out to McKay Insurance for sponsoring all this bubble magic.

A huge thank you to McKay Insurance for sponsoring our Bubble Event at Webb Shadle Public Library! Their support helps us bring joyful, creative, memory‑making programs to families in our community. Join us Saturday, June 6th at 10 AM as we fill the morning with bubble magic — made possible by generous partners like McKay [...]

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Stop by the library and prepare to be dazzled—our planters are bursting with color thanks to the wonderful Maureen and Marissa Schletzbaum from Straw Hat Farms of Marion County. 🌺 You two made our day (and our doorway)!