✨ A huge thank‑you to the Friends of the Library! ✨ We’re so grateful to them for hosting a fantastic Trivia Night at Memorial Hall. It was a wonderful evening of community, laughter, and friendly competition. To everyone who came out and played—thank you for supporting your library. Because of your participation, the funds raised [...]
Pleasantville teens, today is your final chance to pick up your prize from the Pleasantville Chamber’s Teen Easter Egg Hunt — and Webb Shadle Public Library is the place to do it. If you found an egg, be sure to stop by the library before 6 PM to claim your reward. After that, the Easter [...]
Join us TONIGHT — Wednesday, April 1st at 4:00 PM at the Webb Shadle Public Library for our weekly Chess Club! We’ve moved from Tuesdays to Wednesdays, so come check out the new night and enjoy a fun, relaxed evening of strategy and friendly competition. All ages and skill levels are welcome — from beginners [...]
The children enjoyed cheerful spring stories, followed by an energetic Easter egg hunt that had everyone buzzing with excitement. Tiny feet were on the move, baskets were filling fast, and the smiles were nonstop. We wrapped up the morning with a fun craft, giving our little creators a chance to wind down and make something [...]
The library lawn is all set for our littles’ Easter Egg Hunt this morning. 🐣💐 Join us for Easter‑themed storytime, a fun craft, treats, and a kids’ egg hunt right here at Webb Shadle Public Library. Happening today, Monday, March 30th at 10:30 am— we can’t wait to see you!
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 [...]
