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Raise Your Voice

with Jason Reynolds
2024-10-22 19:00:00 2024-10-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Raise Your Voice Join us for a special event with Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Live via zoom Effingham Public Library -

Tuesday, October 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 19:00:00 2024-10-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Raise Your Voice Join us for a special event with Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Live via zoom Effingham Public Library -

Join us for a special event with Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Live via zoom

Jason Reynolds is the recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, a Carnegie Medal, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds' beloved and award-winning titles. 

The short documentary “Dear, Dreamer” is a lyrical portrait of Reynolds’ life and work as a rising literary star, as well as a testament to shared experiences and the power of seeing yourself in books. In his podcast, My Mother Made Me, he and his mother, Isabell, explore their shared history and what they’re teaching each other. 

Reynolds lives in Washington, DC, where he is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com

Adults, Teens, Older Children, Educators
Live via Zoom
Registration Required

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

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion | Adult Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | #teen | #JasonReynolds | #Advocate |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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

Cancelled
Bridge Club
Mon, Dec 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. Registration Required.
Bridge Club
Mon, Dec 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. Registration Required.
Family Movie Night
Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a viewing of “Enchanted Tales: The Christmas Elves”. Feel free to bring your own cozy throw blanket for comfy movie viewing! No Registration Required.
Spanish Story Time
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! The stories will be read in Spanish.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Dec 27, 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.
Pop Up LEGO Freeplay!
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Looking for something fun to do for Christmas break? Well, join us at the library to delve into the world of LEGOs, by using your imagination to create independently or with others!
Bridge Club
Mon, Dec 30, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. Registration Required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jan 03, 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
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a relaxing chair yoga session. Registration required. Contact alvin@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Write Club - with Laura Ann Tays
Sat, Jan 04, 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, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join the Seniors with Attitude group for their monthly meeting. For this month, there will be a paint party. We will follow a tutorial by Step-By-Step Painting to paint a Winter Birdhouse!
Bridge Club
Mon, Jan 06, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. Registration Required.
Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group - Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world.
Story Time
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Club Maverick
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
For those facing Cognitive Impairment such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or other neurological disorders AND their Care Partner looking for socialization and connection. No Registration Required.
Card Class - with Nancy
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 8:00am
Totally Untidy Sensory Play
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for squishy, mushy, messy fun at the library! No Registration Required.
Essential Tech Skills for Everyday Life
Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
Are you a beginner looking to improve your digital skills? This FREE program is perfect for you! Our instructor will be available to answer questions and help you navigate technology with confidence.
Register
Gingerbread House Decorating Competition - with the Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Say farewell to the holidays with a fun competition! Snacks included! Registration required. Up to 3 people per group (only 1 registers). Don’t miss out—join the fun!
Evening Tech Drop-In
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky - Live via Zoom
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Effingham Public Library
Join Steve Dolinsky as he dishes on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide, exploring the styles, spots, and people that make Chicago a top destination for pizza lovers.
Register
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Bridge Club
Mon, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. Registration Required.
Music Education for Kids - with Austin Stout
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Effingham Public Library
Music education can have many benefits for children, including: Brain development, Language development, Confidence, Motor skills, Lifelong friendships, and so much more! This program is 45 minutes.
Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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. No Registration Required
Essential Tech Skills for Everyday Life
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
Are you a beginner looking to improve your digital skills? This FREE program is perfect for you! Our instructor will be available to answer questions and help you navigate technology with confidence.
Register
FAFSA Worshop - with Bailey Schumacher
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Don’t miss this chance to ensure that you don’t leave any money on the table for your education. Our goal is to make the FAFSA process easy, so you can focus on achieving your academic dreams.
Murders and Mysteries Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Join us for a book discussion on the book "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston! No Registration Required.
Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Support Group for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
This is a support group for parents of neurodivergent children.
Remembering the Holocaust - with Dr. Gingold
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Dr. William Gingold, Holocaust survivor, will share his family's experience. Registration Required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jan 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.
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