In case you missed it, here’s a look at Wade’s incredible tractor collection in our display case! 🚜✨ A big thanks to Wade for sharing this with us!

Back in 2023 we hosted Discover Pleasantville 🌟 — a one-time event connecting local groups + volunteers.

Good news: the full list of Pleasantville nonprofits is still available! 📋 Stop by the library front desk to see how you can get involved ❤️

🎉 Are you a Blue Ribbon winner? 🎉

We want to celebrate you! 🎖️ Send us a picture of your winning moment, and we’ll proudly show you off on our page! Let’s share your success and spread the community pride! 📸🙌

#BlueRibbonWinner #CommunityPride #ShowOffYourWin

🎉 Congrats to Grace-Lynn Peterson – our July winner! She won The Rainbow Fish book and stuffy! 🐟

Stop by for your chance to win The Hungry Caterpillar book and stuffy! Just enter each time you check out! 🍀📚 #LibraryFun

Today marks the first day of the Iowa State Fair! 🎡 Are you planning to visit?

We’re still reminiscing about the amazing items the @IowaStateFair lent us for our display cabinet last month—it was such a blast!

What's your favorite part of the fair? Let us know! 😊

Congratulations to all our July Coloring Contest winners! 🎨 A big thank you to Stone Ridge Dental for sponsoring both summer coloring contests! We had so many amazing entries—it was tough to choose! Thank you all for sharing your beautiful artwork with us! 🌟 #ColoringContest #SummerFun

Last Chance for Summer Reading Prizes! 🚨
Pick up by Saturday, August 9th!
Library Hours:
📅 Tues: Noon - 5pm
📅 Wed: 10am - 6pm
📅 Thurs: Closed
📅 Fri: 10am - Noon & 1pm - 5pm
📅 Sat: 9am - Noon

Hurry, don’t miss out! 🎉📚

🎉 Huge congratulations to the Pleasantville Baseball Team for winning their FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆⚾️ Your hard work, determination, and team spirit have paid off in the most incredible way. We are so proud of you all!
#StateChampions #PvilleStrong

How are our little readers doing with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? 📚👶 If you’re new, it’s never too late to start! Stop by the library today, and we will get you setup! Let us know how many books you've read so far! 📖👇 #1000BooksBeforeKindergarten #WebbShadleLibrary

Huge thanks to Judi VanHulzen from Dementia Friends of Iowa for donating books to our library! 📚💙 These will be a great resource for our community. #DementiaFriends #CommunitySupport #WebbShadleLibrary

🎉 Happy Birthday to the wonderful Tammy Clark!
Tammy usually covers one Saturday a month—and always steps in when we need an extra hand. We’re so grateful for her support and dedication. Help us wish her the happiest of birthdays! 🥳📚

#WebbShadleLibrary #LibraryLove #HappyBirthdayTammy #ThankYou

🐾 What’s better than the Pet Show?
🎁 One with goodie bags—snacks included, thanks to People’s Bank! 🐶🍪

Turned in a reading log? Claim your bag at the Pet Show or by Aug 9!

#WebbShadleLibrary #PetShow #SummerReading #PleasantvilleIA

🎉 Checkerboard turns 50!
🍕 Still serving up pizza, memories, and small-town magic in Pleasantville.

Got a story or pic from over the years? Share it—we’d love to see! ❤️

#CheckerboardTurns50 #PleasantvilleIA #SmallTownLegend

⛳ Huge thanks to everyone who came to Mini Golf at the Library, sponsored by St. Paul’s UMC!

🎉 Shoutout to our amazing volunteers, Pop-Up Games (birthday girl!), & St. Paul’s for the cookies + support.

We had such a crowd—we ran out of golf balls! 🙌 See you next year!

📚 Last call! Turn in your Summer Reading logs by tomorrow (July 19) to grab prizes 🎁
🎉 Grand Prizes:
– Youth: Fire HD Tablet (People’s Bank)
– Adult: Checkerboard gift card + Grand Theater tickets 🎬
🐾 Pet Show → Sat, July 26 @ 10AM
Stuffed animals welcome! Register at event start.
#WebbShadleLibrary

📣 We’re recruiting Library Board Members!
Care about the future of Webb Shadle? Want to help shape events, decisions & community programs?

📍 Apply now: www.webbshadle.org/wp-content/u...
#PleasantvilleIA #LibraryBoard #VolunteerOpportunity #WebbShadleLibrary

📚✨ 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!
#WebbShadleLibrary #SummerReading #ReadingRewards #PleasantvilleIA #LibraryFun

🎁 Check something out = get entered to win!
This month’s prize: The Rainbow Fish + matching plush 🐠🌈

🗓️ Drawing ends July 31—don’t miss it!
#WebbShadleLibrary #CheckOutToWin #RainbowFish #PleasantvilleIA

🎡 Can’t wait for the Iowa State Fair?
Get your Fair fix early—stop by the library to see our special State Fair display! 🐑🎟️

#IowaStateFair #WebbShadleLibrary #FairSeason #PleasantvilleIA

⛳ Heads up!
This Wednesday, the library will close slightly early at 5PM to set up for Mini Golf with Pop Up Games Hosted by St. Paul United Methodist Church 🎉 The fun starts at 7PM—bring your best golf swing and join us for a great family night!

⛳️ Mini Golf at the Library!
📅 Wed, July 17 @ 7PM
🎮 Featuring Nex Playground VR + Pop-Up Games
🏠 Indoors & out — fun for the whole fam!

#WebbShadleLibrary #MiniGolf #PleasantvilleIA #LibraryFun #NexPlayground

☀️ This Week @ the Library!
📚 Reading logs due Sat!
⛳️ Mini Golf & Pop-Up Games Wed
👥 Friends of Library Meeting Tues @ 6:30PM

🎨🐾🎮 More fun ahead: Pet Show, Painting, Nex VR, & more!

#PleasantvilleIA #WebbShadleLibrary #LibraryEvents #SummerReading

🦋 A special tribute has landed at the library!
Girl Scout Troop 624 made butterflies in honor of Lois Turnage when the Butterfly Memorial was created. Now, thanks to Jenn Murray, they’re on display at Webb Shadle—bright reminders of her legacy. 💜 #PleasantvilleIA

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!
#SummerReading #Adventureland #WebbShadleLibrary #ReadAndWin

Library will be closed Friday July 4th in honor of Independence Day.
Normal hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Saturday July 5th. Hope to see you tomorrow! 🇺🇸

🚗 July Book Club Theme: ROAD TRIP! 🌄
This month, pick a book where travel or a journey drives the story. Read, listen, or e-read—just make sure it takes you somewhere!
📚 #RoadTripReads #WebbShadleReads #JulyReads #BookClub #LibraryReads

Celebrating 2 years of library accreditation! 🎉 We’ve grown, improved, and continue to serve you better every day. Thank you for being part of our journey! 📚💙 #LibraryAccreditation #CommunityMatters

🍰 New Cake Pans Added! 🎉
Just in time for your next celebration!

📸 Browse our Cake Pan Album on Facebook—each photo links to our catalog to reserve.
🔗 www.facebook.com/share/1Vg1e5...
🖥️ Or go straight to the catalog: webbshadle.booksys.net/opac/wsml/in...
#LibraryOfThings #CakePanCollection

🌸 Happy Mother's Day from Webb Shadle Public Library! 🌸

To all the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, mother figures, and caregivers—thank you for your endless stories, wisdom, and love. 💐

🥂 Today, we celebrate you. ❤️ #MothersDay #WebbShadleLibrary #ThankYouMom

👏 Big thanks to Jeff Stein for joining us recently and sharing his wealth of knowledge on Iowa’s WHO Radio and more!
It was a fantastic event — we hope to see you at the next one!