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Homeschooling Connections

2025-05-14 15:00:00 2025-05-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Homeschooling Connections This group is designed for homeschooled children and their parents or guardians, with gatherings held quarterly. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Wednesday, May 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 15:00:00 2025-05-14 16:00:00 America/Chicago Homeschooling Connections This group is designed for homeschooled children and their parents or guardians, with gatherings held quarterly. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Effingham Public Library

Children's Programming Room

This group is designed for homeschooled children and their parents or guardians, with gatherings held quarterly. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | 5-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | learn | homeschool | crafts | connection |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
Hours
We're closed Saturday April 19 due to Easter Observed
Mon, Apr 14 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 Closed
(Easter Observed)
Sun, Apr 20 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

Daytime Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Join us for a book discussion on "The Women of Chateau Lafayette" by Stephanie Dray. No registration required. Contact lisa@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Bridge Club
Mon, Apr 21, 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.
International Student Panel
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us as Foreign Exchange Students from Ghana, Nepal, and Nigeria share their culture and experience as international students. They are all graduate students at EIU. Registration Required.
Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Spring into Homeschool Fun
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Attention homeschool families! Come join us for exciting Spring activities designed to inspire learning and socializing! For kids ages 2-12! Registration is required.
LEGO Freeplay
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Teen Volunteer Training
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
This is one of two orientation sessions for students ages 11-18 interested in volunteering at the library this summer. You only need to attend one to start volunteering. Registration is required.
Pokémon Club
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Bring your cards and hangout with other Pokémon fans! We will meet on the last Thursday quarterly! Registration is required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Spanish Story Time
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! The stories will be read in Spanish.
Safe Sitter Class
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.
Bridge Club
Mon, Apr 28, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library
Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. No registration required.
Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Inspire and Create
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Hey, teens! Come with your favorite crafting project to work on while enjoying the company of others. From coloring to quilting, we want to see it all. No Registration required.
Cyber Safety - with Lieutenant Cotton and Detective Reardon
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Investigations, Lieutenant Cotton and Detective Reardon, as they discuss tips on cyber safety and identifying online scams. Registration required.
HSHS St. Anthony's Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Remembering the Holocaust - with Dr. Gingold
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Dr. William Gingold will share his unforgettable experience of surviving the Holocaust as a child, and how his family rebuilt after. Registration is required.
Teen Volunteer Training
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
This is one of two orientation sessions for students ages 11-18 interested in volunteering at the library this summer. You only need to attend one to start volunteering. Registration is required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, May 02, 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.
Flying Buddha Reading Club - Held at Flying Buddha Fitness
Fri, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flying Buddha Fitness
Sign up for 1 hour of uninterrupted reading and relaxing in a yoga hammock.
Register
Baila en la Biblioteca: Salsa Night - with Emily Quast
Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for an unforgettable night of rhythm, dance, and fun!
Chair Yoga
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a relaxing chair yoga session. Registration required. .
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat - Live via Zoom
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Effingham Public Library
Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.
Register
Seniors with Attitude Group
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join the Seniors with Attitude Group for a monthly meeting! This month, we will play Bingo! A door prize will be awarded.
Bridge Club
Mon, May 05, 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 06, 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, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for our monthly meeting! This group is for anyone facing cognitive impairment AND their care partner looking for socialization, reminiscing, and connection. No registration required.
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 22 2025 at 8:00am
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
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, May 09, 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, 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
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
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.
Grant Writing 101
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.
Homeschooling Connections
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
This group is designed for homeschooled children and their parents or guardians, with gatherings held quarterly. Registration required.
Support Group for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
This is a support group for parents of neurodivergent children.
Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond - Live via Zoom
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Effingham Public Library
Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.
Register
Encore Story Time
Fri, May 16, 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.
Safe Sitter Class
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.
Daytime Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Join us for a book discussion about the book “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus! No registration required. Contact lisa@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Bridge Club
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.
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