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Summer Read 2024 Celebration
2024-05-30 16:00:00 2024-05-30 18:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Read 2024 Celebration Help us celebrate Summer Read 2024 with games, crafts, snacks, and more! No Registration Required. Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room, Children's Programming Room, Bauer Room, Workman Room, The Cafe

Thursday, May 30
4:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-30 16:00:00 2024-05-30 18:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Read 2024 Celebration Help us celebrate Summer Read 2024 with games, crafts, snacks, and more! No Registration Required. Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room, Children's Programming Room, Bauer Room, Workman Room, The Cafe

Effingham Public Library

Luttrell Room, Children's Programming Room, Bauer Room, Workman Room, The Cafe

Help us celebrate Summer Read 2024 with games, crafts, snacks, and more! No Registration Required.

AGE GROUP: | 5-12 | 13-18 | 0-4 |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Summer Read | Kickoff | Celebration |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
Hours
Mon, May 13 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 14 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 15 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 16 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 17 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, May 19 Closed
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About the branch

The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is the public library of Effingham, Illinois. We have over 50,000 books, magazines, and audio-visual materials and an annual circulation of over 250,000 items. We also offer a wide variety of programs and services. 

Upcoming events

Encore Story Time
Fri, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Daytime Book Discussion
Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Join us for a book discussion about the book “All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir” by Beth Moore. Contact lisa@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Compassion Story Time with SAFE
Mon, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join SAFE for a story time on compassion! They will read the book “I’m trying to love spiders” by Bethany Barton and even bring a special spider guest!
Spanish Story Time
Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! The stories will be read in Spanish.
Effingham Bridges--ESL Read Night
Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room,Workman Room
A fun evening with activities and ESL instruction for the whole family!
Story Time
Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Green Thumb Fun - with the Master Gardeners
Tue, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join the Master Gardeners to decorate a clay pot and plant a flower! Ages 5-12. Registration Required.
This event is full
LEGO Freeplay
Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us at the library to delve into the world of LEGOs, by using your imagination to create independently or with others.
Garbage to Garden - with Douglas Hart Nature Center
Thu, May 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn how to turn spoil into soil and the importance of soil heath during this composting program Adults Registration Required
Encore Story Time
Fri, May 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Story Time
Tue, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Peace for Parkinson's Support Group
Wed, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Those with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about this disease are welcome to attend.
Summer Read 2024 Celebration
Thu, May 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room,Children's Programming Room,Bauer Room,Workman Room,The Cafe
Help us celebrate Summer Read 2024 with games, crafts, snacks, and more! No Registration Required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, May 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Chair Yoga with Vicki
Sat, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join Vicki for a relaxing chair yoga session. Registration required. Contact alvin@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Write Club - with Laura Ann Tays
Sat, Jun 01, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Have you lived an interesting life? Or, to put it another way, have you had some interesting and unique experiences in your life that you would like to share with others?
Seniors with Attitude Group
Mon, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join the Seniors with Attitude group for their monthly meeting. This month, we will play card games! Attendees each have a chance to win a door prize!
Effingham Bridges--ESL Read Night
Mon, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room,Children's Programming Room,Workman Room,Luttrell Room
A fun evening with activities and ESL instruction for the whole family!
Story Time
Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Card Making Class - with Nancy Fearday
Tue, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Come join Nancy at the Library as she guides you through the process of making a greeting card by hand. Nothing says "thoughtful gift" like something handmade.
This event is full
Don't Disappear - with Douglas Hart Nature Center
Tue, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn about endangered and extinct animals, the importance of biodiversity, and what you can do to help Earth's creatures - before they disappear! Ages 5-12 Registration Required
Registration opens Tuesday, May 21 2024 at 8:00am
The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers - Zoom with Temple Grandin
Tue, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Live via Zoom
Register
Tech Drop-In - with Erich Metzelaars
Wed, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
Have a problem with your computer, cell phone, or other electronic device? Stop by to see Erich Metzelaars, IT Consultant to solve your tech issues! No Registration Required.
Full Steam Ahead! - with Holly Dust
Wed, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a fun STEAM program!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 22 2024 at 8:00am
Eat, Play, Grow
Thu, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join Elizabeth Hartke from the U of I Extension, for a story time, craft, and a nutritious snack! Registration Required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 23 2024 at 8:00am
D-Day 80th Anniversary - with Dr. Edmund Wehrle
Thu, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library
This event will be held at the Effingham County Courthouse Museum.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Story Time
Tue, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
360 Creatives Group
Tue, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Come with your favorite crafting project to work on any kind of art or crafting project while enjoying the company of others. From coloring to quilting, we want to see it all.
Tourette Syndrom - with Lincoln Ervin
Wed, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Lincoln Ervin, Effingham High School sophomore and the son of Ryan and Nancy Ervin, will speak about Tourette Syndrome.
Taste Test Kitchen - with U of I Extension Effingham
Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join Elizabeth Hartke, from the Effingham U of I Extension Center, for a fun cooking class! Ages 5-9 Registration Required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 30 2024 at 8:00am
Taste Test Kitchen - with U of I Extension Effingham
Thu, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join Elizabeth Hartke, from the Effingham U of I Extension Center, for a fun cooking class! Ages 9-13 Registration Required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 30 2024 at 8:00am
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Hey Teens, this is a great opportunity to gain leadership and volunteer experience, build your resume, make new friends, earn community service hours, learn new skills, and to make a difference.
Evening Tech Drop-In
Thu, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
New Evening Tech Help! Have a problem with your computer, cell phone, or other electronic device? Stop by to see Erich Metzelaars, IT Consultant to solve your tech issues! No Registration Required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
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