Mother's Day Family Photos

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.

Cyber Safety - with Lieutenant Cotton and Detective Reardon

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.

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.

Flying Buddha Reading Club - Held at Flying Buddha Fitness

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.

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.

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.

Tech Drop-In - with Erich Metzelaars

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Homeschooling Connections

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.

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

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.

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.

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