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Murders and Mysteries Book Club

2025-05-21 17:30:00 2025-05-21 18:30:00 America/Chicago Murders and Mysteries Book Club Join us to discuss “What Lies in the Woods” by Kate Alice Marshall! No Registration Required Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

Wednesday, May 21
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 17:30:00 2025-05-21 18:30:00 America/Chicago Murders and Mysteries Book Club Join us to discuss “What Lies in the Woods” by Kate Alice Marshall! No Registration Required Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

Effingham Public Library

Luttrell Room

Join us to discuss “What Lies in the Woods” by Kate Alice Marshall! No Registration Required

Naomi Shaw used to believe in magic. Twenty-two years ago, she and her two best friends, Cassidy and Olivia, spent the summer roaming the woods, imagining a world of ceremony and wonder. They called it the Goddess Game. The summer ended suddenly when Naomi was attacked. Miraculously, she survived her seventeen stab wounds and lived to identify the man who had hurt her. The girls’ testimony put away a serial killer, wanted for murdering six women. They were heroes.

For decades afterward, the friends have kept a secret worth killing for. But now Olivia wants to tell, and Naomi sets out to find out what really happened in the woods―no matter how dangerous the truth turns out to be.

AGE GROUP: | 61+ | 19-60 |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | book discussion |

Effingham Public Library
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Mon, Apr 21 8:00AM to 7:00PM
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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. 

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Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
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Mon, Apr 28, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library
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Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
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Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat - Live via Zoom
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Bridge Club
Mon, May 05, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Story Time
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Club Maverick
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Card Class - with Nancy
Tue, May 06, 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.
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Tech Drop-In - with Erich Metzelaars
Wed, May 07, 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.
Evening Tech Drop-In
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
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Encore Story Time
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Mother's Day Family Photos
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:15am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Mother's Day Family Photos
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Mother's Day Family Photos
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Mother's Day Family Photos
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:15am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Mother's Day Family Photos
Sat, May 10, 11:15am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Capture a special moment this Mother’s Day! Enjoy a 15-minute family photo session and create lasting memories with Mom. Photos will be emailed afterward. Please register for only one session.
Mother's Day Family Photos
Sat, May 10, 11:30am - 11:45am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Capture a special moment this Mother’s Day! Enjoy a 15-minute family photo session and create lasting memories with Mom. Photos will be emailed afterward. Please register for only one session.
Mother's Day Family Photos
Sat, May 10, 11:45am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Capture a special moment this Mother’s Day! Enjoy a 15-minute family photo session and create lasting memories with Mom. Photos will be emailed afterward. Please register for only one session.
Bridge Club
Mon, May 12, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. No registration required.
Story Time
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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360 Creatives Group
Tue, May 13, 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.
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Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
New to grant writing? Start here! Learn how to find grants, write strong proposals for nonprofits, and pick up the essential skills and tips every beginner needs to get started with confidence.
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Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Sat, May 17, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
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Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Mon, May 19, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. No registration required.
Story Time
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Online Gaming Safety Session #1 - with SAFE
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join SAFE for a discussion on online gaming safety! This month, we’ll cover safe online communication and the difference between online and real-life friends. Registration required.
Evening Story Time
Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Murders and Mysteries Book Club
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Join us to discuss “What Lies in the Woods” by Kate Alice Marshall! No Registration Required
Encore Story Time
Fri, May 23, 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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