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Ready to grow? Join us in our community garden hosted by Sarah Odell! 🌿 Sign up now for your own plot and receive free seeds with each registration! 🌻 Call the library at 515-848-5617 for more information and to reserve your spot!

Big shoutout to Edin K, our lucky winner this month! 🏆 Want to be next? Simply check-out books and enter your name in our drawing bucket!

Thank you to People's Bank for counting each cup from the LEGO competition to determine the winners! Your support is greatly appreciated!

We're thrilled to announce the winners of our Lego Fundraiser! 🏆 🥇 In 1st place: Wyatt Thompson wins $30 from Harvey Construction. 🥈 In 2nd place: Keller Jenkins wins $20 from Harvey Construction. 🥉 And in 3rd place: Lorelai Jurgens wins a Lego sorting box donated by the Bittner family! 🎖️ Our Honorable Mentions go [...]

A big thank you goes out to author and historical researcher Linda McCann for sharing tips and tricks on starting our very own genealogy journey last night at the Webb Shadle Public Library.

1869 Eclipse This picture was taken in Burlington, Iowa, in 1869, the site of a solar eclipse. On the left, in the black dress is Vassar Professor of Astronomy Maria Mitchell. Inside the shed on the right, with his face turned away from the camera, is Dartmouth Professor of Astronomy Charles A. Young. Thank you [...]

Hey, young readers! 📚 Want a chance to win an adorable Snoopy book and cuddly stuffed Snoopy? 🐶✨ Simply check out a book with us this March to enter! We'll draw a lucky winner at the end of the month! Don't miss out on this paw-some opportunity!

A huge thank you goes out to author Jamie Ogle who presented her fascinating new book "Of Love and Treason" last Saturday at the Webb Shadle Public Library. You too can learn more about Jamie and her books at jamieogle.com!!!

We had a fantastic event last Saturday night. A huge thank you to presenter Hank Kohler for the adventurous stories and to everyone who attended.

Join us in celebrating the Happiest of Birthdays to our esteemed board President, Julie Cowden! 🎂 Your unwavering dedication to our library and community shines brightly. 📚✨ Thank you for your tireless efforts and commitment. Here's to a day filled with joy, laughter, and everything wonderful!