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Online Gaming Safety Session #3

with SAFE
2025-07-01 17:00:00 2025-07-01 18:00:00 America/Chicago Online Gaming Safety Session #3 Join SAFE for an online gaming safety session! We'll cover setting game time limits and handling cyberbullying and toxic behavior. For school-aged kids; parents welcome. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Tuesday, July 01
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 17:00:00 2025-07-01 18:00:00 America/Chicago Online Gaming Safety Session #3 Join SAFE for an online gaming safety session! We'll cover setting game time limits and handling cyberbullying and toxic behavior. For school-aged kids; parents welcome. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join SAFE for an online gaming safety session! We'll cover setting game time limits and handling cyberbullying and toxic behavior. For school-aged kids; parents welcome. Registration required.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Community Conversation |

TAGS: | #Online Gaming Safety |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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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. 

Upcoming events

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. No 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.
Story Time
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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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.
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Tech Drop-In - with Erich Metzelaars
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
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!
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Pokémon Hangout
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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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.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Flying Buddha Reading Club - Held at Flying Buddha Fitness
Fri, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flying Buddha Fitness
Sign up for 1 hour of uninterrupted reading and relaxing in a yoga hammock.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a relaxing chair yoga session. Registration required. Contact amanda@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Mat Yoga
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a mat-based yoga flow class. All levels welcome! Feel free to bring your own mat. Mats available if needed. Registration Required.
Bridge Club
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
DIY Sports Magnet
Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Effingham Public Library
Register to pick up materials to make a sports magnet. Ages 5-12 Registration Required.
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Story Time
Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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.
Read to a Comfort Dog
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:15am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to comfort dog, Dozer. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
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Read to a Comfort Dog
Wed, Jun 11, 10:15am - 10:30am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to comfort dog, Dozer. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
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Read to a Comfort Dog
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 10:45am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to comfort dog, Dozer. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
Read to a Comfort Dog
Wed, Jun 11, 10:45am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to comfort dog, Dozer. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
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Cracking the Code: Bird Behavior Basics - With the Ballard Nature Center
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Learn about some of the funny & seemingly “angry” behaviors of our feathered friends.
DIY Puzzle Party
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Design your own 24 piece puzzle! Registration Required
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DIY Puzzle Party
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Design your own 24 piece puzzle! Registration Required
Evening Tech Drop-In
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Book Sale
Fri, Jun 13, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room,Workman Room
The book sale features new, lightly used and vintage books in a wide array of categories.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Book Sale
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room,Workman Room
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Daytime Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Join us for a book discussion about the book “The woman they could not silence : one woman, her incredible fight for freedom, and the men who tried to make her disappear” by Kate Moore.
Bridge Club
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Online Gaming Safety Session #2 - with SAFE
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 8:00am
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join Rita Feldhake for some painting fun! Ages 5-8 Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 8:00am
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 8:00am
Murders and Mysteries Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Effingham Public Library
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Encore Story Time
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Mon, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to the therapy dog, Duke. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to the therapy dog, Duke. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
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Mon, Jun 23, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to the therapy dog, Duke. This allows kids to read out loud to a great listener! Ages 5-8 Registration Required
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Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Ag in the Classroom
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Kids Yoga
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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HSHS St. Anthony's Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Puppet Show
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
LEGO Freeplay
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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DIY Puzzle Party
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Design your own 24 piece puzzle! Registration Required
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Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Spanish Story Time - with therapy dog
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Bridge Club
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Pebble Palooza
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Let your creativity rock at Pebble Palooza — a fun, colorful event where kids can turn ordinary pebbles into works of art!
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Club Maverick
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us this month for an ice cream social, brain games, and virtual reality fun to boost memory and relaxation. Light refreshments provided. No registration needed.
Story Time
Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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 is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 8:00am
Online Gaming Safety Session #3 - with SAFE
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join SAFE for an online gaming safety session! We'll cover setting game time limits and handling cyberbullying and toxic behavior. For school-aged kids; parents welcome. Registration required.
Tech Drop-In - with Erich Metzelaars
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Aerial Yoga - with Miss Vicki
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What could be better than combining yoga and a hammock? Pretty much nothing! Ages 8-12 Registration Required
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 9:00am
Learn about Search and Rescue Dogs
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn about the duties and responsibilities of a search and rescue dog! Registration Required
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