STORY TIME, CRAFTS & PONY RIDES
2023-09-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Come join us for story time, craft & pony rides!
Pony Rides information – Pony Rides by Toni Krichau
Anyone under the age of 18 has to be accompanied by an adult to sign releases and the photo release. The weight limit is 350 lbs

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING
2023-09-19 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an engaging discussion about the impactful contributions of Friends of the Library at Webb Shadle’s Public Library! Our dynamic group is dedicated to enriching our community through fundraising projects, volunteer support, and advocacy efforts.
As Friends, we serve as strong advocates for the library within our community, ensuring its importance is well-recognized and cherished. Moreover, we provide extra brainpower and helping hands, collaborating on programs and projects to meet our community’s needs for personal, educational, and professional growth.
Our mission centers on nurturing a love for reading and learning among all ages. Let’s come together to discuss how we can further this passion and create a vibrant, intellectually thriving community.
Join us in supporting Webb Shadle’s Public Library as we make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults alike, building a brighter future fueled by the love of reading and lifelong learning.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:00

LINDA MCCANN NEW BOOK DISCUSSION - IOWA'S ROSIE THE RIVETERS
2023-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Join author Linda McCann for a presentation on her latest book, Iowa’s Rosie the Riveters. Explore Iowa history and Iowa stories with one of our states most prolific researchers and writers.
Linda Betsinger McCann has traveled and spoken to hundreds of individuals and groups about the history and narrative of Iowa what is still here to photograph and research, as well as what has been lost to time. McCann’s newest book focuses on Rosie the Riveters in Iowa. Rosie the Riveter was a name used to encourage women to go to work during WWII. They needed to take the place of the men who were fighting the war. Iowa had 70 businesses that used women to meet production of military needs. Linda was able to speak with 35 women who had worked as Rosie’s. Some worked in Iowa and others went to the West Coast. She shares their experiences when she speaks.
Copies of Linda’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. The cost of the book is $20 payable by cash or check.

EAST ROOM RESERVED
2023-10-08 14:00 - 15:00

FINE ARTS BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
2023-10-10 17:30 - 18:30

YOUTH GROUP
2023-10-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-15 18:30 - 19:30

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
2023-10-16 10:30 - 11:30

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
All are welcome!!!

PUMPKIN PAINTING EVENT
2023-10-21 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate Halloween in a merry not scary way!
Bring your kids to the Webb Shadle Public Library to paint a free pumpkin and to listen to Pleasantville’s own library witch tell some not too scary Halloween stories!
Pumpkins will be limited to the first 60 children.
Special guest: therapy dog Phoebe the Tail Waggin” Tutor

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
2023-10-31

TOY DRIVE
2023-11-01 10:00 - 18:00

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
2023-11-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-20 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a fun hour of stories, crafts and treats at the Webb Shadle Public Library!!

FALL FOR HEALTH
2023-11-07 17:30 - 18:30

JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00

TAIL WAGGIN' TUTORS
2023-11-11 09:30 - 10:30
Come share a story with a four-legged friend Phoebe, a trained therapy dog.
Phoebe will be available at the library for one-on-one or small group reading sessions with kids. No need to sign up. There will be plenty of time for everyone to spend a few minutes cuddling and reading with Phoebe.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00
Ever thought about joining a fun, vibrant group that helps the library and community by hosting fun and interesting events and helping to provide the library valuable resources?
Join us for a fun filled hour and see for yourself what it is all about.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00

EAST ROOM RESERVED
2023-11-19 10:00 - 17:00
East room is reserved for the Harvey family.

THANKSGIVING
2023-11-23

LIBRARY CLOSED
2023-11-24 10:00 - 17:00
The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

LETTERS TO SANTA
2023-11-25 09:00 - 12:00
