October 15-21st was the #nationalfriendsoflibraryweek and it was the perfect time to come together to express our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary individuals who make up the Friends of Webb Shadle Public Library! Your steadfast support & boundless enthusiasm breathe life into the very essence of our library, and for this, we are profoundly thankful. [...]
Get in Your Element this September—sign up for a library card! We're giving away 2 movie tickets for signing up for a library card OR checking out books in September! From borrowing books , ebooks , museum passes to learning new skills , or attending story time , a library card helps you do more [...]
What a fantastic day! We had an amazing time & an amazing turnout! Thank you, God & Horses Blessing Others, for the fantastic memories you helped make with so many in the community.
Welcome to National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Do you know who this is?! You probably do!!! Throughout the month of September, we have a special treat in store for you! Every day, we'll be featuring local teachers & members of our wonderful community proudly displaying their Webb Shadle Library Cards. And that's not all! If [...]
Many thanks to all of the clubs, organizations, and churches that participated in Discover Pleasantville! We all learned a lot about all the opportunities that are right here in Pleasantville and the people who are passionate about them! A big shout out to everyone from the Friends of the Webb Shadle Public Library for hosting [...]
Exciting News! Amanda Zuck Kieler of Altoona has graciously allowed for us to display just a small portion of her 320+ Barbie Collection! We also have the life-sized Barbie box from the The Grand Theater for you to take pictures with! Stop by and check them both out! Make sure to check-in with our QR [...]
Ready for an adventurous treasure hunt? Hidden around our library is a special geocache (named Shadle Ball), waiting to be discovered by YOU! There may or may not be booked themed treasures! Here's how to join in on the fun: Grab your smartphone and download a geocaching app. Use the map to zoom in on [...]
Roaring into the past on this special day with our amazing library book deposit! Who knew that dinosaurs loved books too? Whether you're a T-Rex-treme reader or a Stegosaurus scholar, our library has something for every dino-lover! Did you know that dinosaurs went extinct around 65 million years ago? But don't worry, our books aren't [...]
Pets of all kinds descended on the library lawn for our 2023 annual pet show. Deanne Mundt, from the Menagerie Stables Equine Assisted Activities, gave us a wonderful presentation with her two miniature ponies Walley and Polly. There were cats, and dogs, and a reptile oh my!! We had 20 participants show us their pets. [...]
