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A big thank you to Judi VanHulzen from Dementia Friends of Iowa for stopping by the library and generously donating a selection of books! 📚💙 These resources will be a valuable addition to our collection and will help support those in our community living with dementia. We’re so grateful for this thoughtful contribution!

What an incredible turnout for this year’s Pet Show! 🐾 From turtles and chickens to ferrets, bunnies, stuffed dinosaurs, and beyond—this was truly a one-of-a-kind event! A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible—our judges, sponsors, and, of course, all the participants in our Summer Reading Program. You all made it a day [...]

🎁 The Pet Show with treats in your goodie bag! Everyone who turned in a completed reading log will receive a goodie bag—including snacks sponsored by Peoples Bank! 🐶🍪 Can’t make it to the Pet Show? No problem! You’ll have two weeks to pick up your goodies. The last day for pickup is August 9th.

What a night! We had an amazing turnout for Mini Golf at the Library, sponsored by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church—thank you to everyone who came out! 🎉 Special shoutouts to: – Our incredible volunteers for helping with indoor displays & more! – Pop-Up Games for bringing the fun (and celebrating her birthday with us!) [...]

Webb Shadle Public Library Is Looking for New Board Members! Do you care about the future of our library? Want to help guide decisions, support community events, and make a real impact in Pleasantville? We’re now accepting applications for Library Board Members—and we’d love for you to consider applying! 🧠 What we’re looking for: ✔️ [...]

Ready to cash in your Summer Reading treasure? Drop your completed logs into the chest and unlock some amazing rewards! All logs are due by July 19th—don’t miss out!

Every time you check something out this month—books, movies, cake pans, audiobooks—you’re entered to win our featured prize: a book and matching plush! This month’s pick: The Rainbow Fish + a cuddly stuffed friend! Drawing ends July 31st—don't miss it!

Can’t wait for the food, fun, and ribbons? We’ve got a sneak peek to hold you over! The Iowa State Fair has generously allowed us to showcase some special memorabilia in our curio cabinet—on display now at the library! Stop by and get your Fair fix before the gates open!

A special tribute has fluttered into the library... Pleasantville Girl Scout Troop 624 made these beautiful butterflies in honor of Lois Turnage when the Butterfly Memorial was first placed near the park. Jenn Murray lovingly held onto them all these years, unsure of the right home—until now. The butterflies are now displayed throughout the Webb [...]

Congratulations to Sarah Heaberlin Jurgens — winner of 4 Adventureland tickets! 🎢🙌 The prize fun isn’t over yet… we’ve got more giveaways coming, so don’t miss out! 📚 Turn in your reading log by July 19 to be entered!