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Homeschool Program
2026-09-22 10:00:00 2026-09-22 11:30:00 America/Chicago Homeschool Program Attention Homeschoolers! Be part of a new homeschool series! This month, we will create scrapbook pages! Please bring photos! Registration Required Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Tuesday, September 22
10:00am - 11:30am

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Attention Homeschoolers! Be part of a new homeschool series! This month, we will create scrapbook pages! Please bring photos! Registration Required

Participants: Please bring at least 8-10 photos, either sizes 4x6, 5x7, 3x3, or 3x4.

AGE GROUP: | 9-12 | 5-9 |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Homeschool |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
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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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Mon, Aug 24, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Monday Night Free Fit Club - With Amy Propst
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a free community fitness class. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels.
Story Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Come share the joy of reading with stories, songs, and engaging activities for young children and their caregivers. No Registration Required.
Anxiety/Mood Support Group
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Teen Life Skills
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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HSHS St. Anthony's Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Wed, Aug 26, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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LEGO Freeplay
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Toddler Time - Tot Music with Mr. Bill
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Understanding the Conflict in Iran - with Ryan Ervin
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Gain a deeper understanding of the war involving Iran. Ryan Ervin will examine the conflict's history, recent developments, and its global implications. Registration is required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Missed Tuesday Story Time? Join us for an encore filled with stories, songs, and fun! No registration required.
Bridge Club
Mon, Aug 31, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn, play, and have fun at Bridge Club! From first-time players to seasoned experts, everyone is welcome to join in. No Registration Required.
Monday Night Free Fit Club - With Amy Propst
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Club Maverick
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Card Class - with Nancy
Tue, Sep 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.
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Anxiety/Mood Support Group
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
This group offers a welcoming environment to discuss anxiety and mood and learn coping tools through shared experience and support. No Registration or Library Card Required
Medicare Class - with Emily Garrard
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn what choices you have with Medicare! Emily will discuss Medicare parts A and B, Medicare supplemental coverage, delaying Medicare benefits, and Medicare eligibility. Registration Required.
Full Steam Ahead! - with Ralph Rounds
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Blast off into a fun STEAM adventure! Children will design and decorate their own rockets, then will participate in an exciting launch. Registration Required.
Local Writers Group
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Connect with fellow local authors to share your work, exchange feedback, and offer advice to one another. All book genres are welcome, including poetry. No registration required.
Encore Story Time
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
This is an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Dungeons & Dragons Club - With DM Kat & DM Tony
Sat, Sep 05, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Effingham Public Library
Join Dungeon Master Kat & Dungeon Master Tony to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment! Registration Required.
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Chair Yoga
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Relax, stretch, and recharge with a gentle chair yoga session suitable for all ability levels. No experience necessary. Registration required. Contact amanda@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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360 Creatives Group
Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer 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.
Anxiety/Mood Support Group
Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Mobile Justice Tour - with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
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Mobile Unit in Library's parking lot
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Read to Therapy Dog: Sadie
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Read to Therapy Dog: Sadie
Wed, Sep 09, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required
Read to Therapy Dog: Sadie
Wed, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required
Read to Therapy Dog: Sadie
Wed, Sep 09, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
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Evening Tech Drop-In
Thu, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room
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Encore Story Time
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
This is an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Dungeons & Dragons Club - with DM Barry
Sat, Sep 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Effingham Public Library
Join Dungeon Master Barry to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment! Registration Required.
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Chair Pilates - with Karie
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library
Chair Pilates sessions focus on stabilizing and strengthening the core - the body's powerhouse. All postures and movements are done with the support of a chair.  Registration required.
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Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
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Mon, Sep 14, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn, play, and have fun at Bridge Club! From first-time players to seasoned experts, everyone is welcome to join in. No Registration Required.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 15, 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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Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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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.
Anxiety/Mood Support Group
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
This group offers a welcoming environment to discuss anxiety and mood and learn coping tools through shared experience and support. No Registration or Library Card Required
Playdoh Playtime - Meeting new friends while expressing creativity
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Young children and their caregivers can meet new friends while expressing their creativity through hands-on Play-Doh fun. No Registration Required.
Murders and Mysteries Book Club
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
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Medicare Class - with Emily Garrard
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn what choices you have with Medicare! We will discuss Medicare parts A and B, Medicare supplemental coverage, delaying Medicare benefits, and Medicare eligibility. Registration Required.
Book sale
Fri, Sep 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room,Workman Room
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Encore Story Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
This is an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.
Book sale
Sat, Sep 19, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club - With DM Kat & DM Tony
Sat, Sep 19, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Effingham Public Library
Join Dungeon Master Kat & Dungeon Master Tony to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment! Registration Required.
This event is full
Daytime Book Discussion
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
Connect with local book lovers this week as we discuss the book "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans. No registration required. Contact lisa@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
Bridge Club
Mon, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Learn, play, and have fun at Bridge Club! From first-time players to seasoned experts, everyone is welcome to join in. No Registration Required.
Monday Night Free Fit Club - With Amy Propst
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join us for a free community fitness class. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels.
Homeschool Program
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Attention Homeschoolers! Be part of a new homeschool series! This month, we will create scrapbook pages! Please bring photos! Registration Required
Story Time
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.
Anxiety/Mood Support Group
Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room
This group offers a welcoming environment to discuss anxiety and mood and learn coping tools through shared experience and support. No Registration or Library Card Required
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