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Board on a Thursday
2026-01-29 17:00:00 2026-01-29 18:30:00 America/Chicago Board on a Thursday Join us for an evening of fun and laughs at our Adult Board Game Night! Play classic and modern games, meet new friends, and enjoy good company. Meets the last Thursday monthly. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Thursday, January 29
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 17:00:00 2026-01-29 18:30:00 America/Chicago Board on a Thursday Join us for an evening of fun and laughs at our Adult Board Game Night! Play classic and modern games, meet new friends, and enjoy good company. Meets the last Thursday monthly. Registration required. Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join us for an evening of fun and laughs at our Adult Board Game Night! Play classic and modern games, meet new friends, and enjoy good company. Meets the last Thursday monthly. Registration required.

 Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or just looking to try something new, this monthly program offers a welcoming space to explore a variety of classic favorites and modern strategy games. Come on your own or bring a friend—there’s always someone ready to play, and it’s a great way to meet new people in a relaxed setting. Light refreshments will be provided to keep the fun going throughout the night.

This program meets on the last Thursday of each month. Registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | 61+ | 19-60 |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Community Conversation |

TAGS: | #Game Night |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
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We're closed Wednesday December 31
We're closed Thursday January 01
Mon, Dec 29 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 Closed
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
Fri, Jan 02 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 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. 

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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Bridge Club
Mon, Jan 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, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
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Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Join Dungeon Master Kat & Dungeon Master Lloyd to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment! Registration Required.
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Story Time
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Encore Story Time
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Board on a Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for an evening of fun and laughs at our Adult Board Game Night! Play classic and modern games, meet new friends, and enjoy good company. Meets the last Thursday monthly. Registration required.
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