BOOM is coming back to Webb Shadle this Saturday, July 11th at 10:30am! The Science Center of Iowa is returning with their explosive, high‑energy science show — and we can’t wait. Here’s a throwback to their 2022 visit, when the whole room lit up during one of their wild experiments. If you loved moments like [...]
We had the cutest surprise visitors yesterday— Bluey and Bingo walked right into Webb Shadle! 💙🧡 Two young readers came dressed in their favorite characters and spent time exploring the shelves and cozying up with some books. Thanks for bringing the fun to the library, little Heelers. Keep those imaginations bouncing!
🎨✨ Coloring Contest Winners! ✨🎨 We had so many creative entries — congratulations to our talented artists! Group 1 🥇 Rhea Morrison 🥈 Georgia Mescher Group 2 🥇 Sawyer Bamberg 🥈 Grace Garrington Group 3 🥇 Tenley Furnal 🥈 Chelsey Jenkins 🌞 This was our first coloring contest of the summer! Stop by the library [...]
Congratulations to Kinser Miller, winner of 4 Adventureland tickets in our post‑parade drawing! This year, 243 readers signed up for our Summer Reading Program — and every one of them was entered. Way to make Pleasantville shine, readers 📚✨ Big shout‑out to Adventureland for their generous donation and continued support of Pleasantville families
July is packed with fun at Webb Shadle! From science explosions to mini golf and our beloved Pet Show, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s happening and mark those calendars — we can’t wait to see you!
Your community garden is bursting with color, and we’re here to help you keep that growing spirit going. 🌱✨ At Webb Shadle Public Library, our Seed Exchange is open and ready for all your summer planting adventures. Stop in, browse the collection, and take home some new seeds to try. You can exchange as many [...]
We’ve got some wonderful news to kick off the month. 📚 Webb Shadle Public Library’s Summer Reading Logs are due July 18th… but guess what we learned? The 250th Anniversary Summer Reading Challenge hosted by the Vice President’s family encourages kids to read 12 books this summer. ✨ Here’s the fun part: If you turn [...]
Last night's “Overview of Iowa’s Behavioral Health System” program with Employee & Family Resources didn’t draw a crowd, but Caroline Noble and Lauren Asman still made sure our community is supported. They left a stack of incredibly helpful pamphlets covering 24/7 resources for alcohol and drug concerns, gambling support, mental health, and suicidal thoughts. If [...]
Summer coloring fun is in full swing at Webb Shadle! We’re hosting two coloring contests this summer, proudly sponsored by Stone Ridge Dental. Check out these fabulous masterpieces already turned in — our young artists are bringing the color this summer!
The Des Moines Blank Park Zoo visited Webb Shadle last Saturday, and they brought some amazing friends — including Mua the gecko and Fergus the waddling duck, just to name a few! A huge thank‑you to Reaghan from Blank Park Zoo for such a fun and educational program, and to our Friends of the Library [...]
