Bug Jar Kit

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

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

Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 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. Lunch will be provided. No Registration Required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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!

Pokémon Hangout

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

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join us for some fun Pokémon activities! Registration required.

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.

Flying Buddha Reading Club - Held at Flying Buddha Fitness

Fri, Jun 06, 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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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.

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.

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.

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

Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 8:00am

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

Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 8:00am

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

Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 8:00am

Cracking the Code: Bird Behavior Basics - With the Ballard Nature Center

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

Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 8:00am

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

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.

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

The book sale features new, lightly used and vintage books in a wide array of categories.

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.

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.

Online Gaming Safety Session #2 - with SAFE

Tue, Jun 17, 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, 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.

Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join SAFE for an online gaming safety session! Learn about in-game purchases, reporting/blocking, and protecting personal info. For school-aged kids; parents welcome. Registration required.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 8:00am

Paint with Rita

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Paint with Rita

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join Rita Feldhake for some painting fun! Ages 9-12 Registration Required.

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

Join us to talk about the book “Mad Honey” by Jennifer Finney Boylan and Jodi Picoult. No Registration Required.

Bug Jar Kit - Take Home Craft

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am

Effingham Public Library

Sign up to receive a kit to create a personalized bug jar. This activity is great for kids and encourages outdoor exploration and learning about insects. Ages 5-12. Registration Required.

Registration opens Friday, June 6 2025 at 8:00am

Fri, Jun 20, 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 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.

Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

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

Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 8:00am

Mon, Jun 23, 4:45pm - 5:00pm

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

Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 8:00am

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

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

Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 8:00am

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

Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 8:00am