Grant Writing 101

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.

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:15am

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.

This event is full

Sat, May 10, 10:15am - 10:30am

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.

This event is full

Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 10:45am

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.

This event is full

Sat, May 10, 10:45am - 11:00am

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.

This event is full

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:15am

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond - Live via Zoom

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.

End of School Bingo!

Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for a fun session of BINGO to celebrate the end of the school year!

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.

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.

Register

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.

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.

Board Game Freeplay

Mon, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Effingham Public Library

Join us for a fun afternoon of board and card games in the teen room! Bring your friends, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. No registration required.

Online Gaming Safety Session #1 - with SAFE

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Teen Advisory Board

Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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.

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

Local Author Book Signing - with Matthew Kreke

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.

Sat, May 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Effingham Public Library - The Cafe

Join local author, Matthew Kreke, for a book signing for his book "Beacon - The Hero of Heartland: A YA Superhero Novella". Copies of the book will be available for purchase. No Registration Required.

I Spy - with Douglas Hart Nature Center

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Take a closer look at nature! Learn all about camouflage, and which animals may be hiding in plain sight. Craft and live animal experience included! Registration Required

Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am

HSHS St. Anthony's Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Wed, May 28, 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.

LEGO Freeplay

Wed, May 28, 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.

SRP Celebration

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room,Children's Programming Room,Luttrell Room,Study Room 3,Study Room 4,The Cafe,Workman Room

Join us to kickoff our summer reading program! We will have live animals, games, and more! No Registration Required!

Sustainable Fashion Swap - with Johanna Stice

Fri, May 30, 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.

Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Trade, Refresh, and Make a Positive Impact!

Seniors with Attitude Group

Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join the Seniors with Attitude group for their monthly meeting. Lisa “Kaye” DeSelms Dent, Attorney at Law, will host a session about elder estate planning.

Bridge Club

Mon, Jun 02, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Come join Bridge Club! Beginners are welcome, along with all levels of expertise. Registration Required.

Club Maverick

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

This month, we will have some brain games and two virtual reality headsets available to experience. Welcome to anyone facing cognitive impairment and their care partner. No Registration Required.

Tech Drop-In - with Erich Metzelaars

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Card Class - with Nancy

Tue, Jun 03, 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, May 20 2025 at 8:00am

Wed, Jun 04, 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.

Game of Life - with Douglas Hart Nature Center

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

For wildlife, every day is the game of life! Learn how strategy, chance, and luck affect animals' life cycles and survival. Craft and live animal experience included! Registration Required

Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 2025 at 9:00am

Full Steam Ahead! - with Holly Dust

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for a fun STEAM program!

Pokémon Hangout

Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join us for some fun Pokémon activities! Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, May 22 2025 at 8:00am

Understanding Tariffs - with Ryan Ervin

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join Ryan Ervin for an insightful discussion on tariffs — what they are, how they've been used throughout history, and their role in today’s global economy. Registration is required.