Homeschool Program

Mon, Sep 28, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Effingham Public Library

Learn, play, and have fun at Bridge Club! From first-time players to seasoned experts, everyone is welcome to join in. No Registration Required.

Pokémon Club

Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Bring your cards and hangout with other Pokémon fans! We will meet on the last Thursday every other month! Registration is required.

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A free community fitness class. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Teen Life Skills

Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A supportive, inclusive program that helps teens, including those with disabilities, develop confidence and everyday skills through engaging, accessible activities, preparing them for adulthood.

Registration is now closed

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

Tue, Sep 29, 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

Wed, Sep 30, 12:30pm - 1:45pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

This group supports individuals with Parkinson’s, caregivers, and anyone learning about the disease. Meet others to share experiences, find local resources, and discover practical daily coping tips.

Manhattan Short

Wed, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

NEW DATE. Experience an in person, one day showing of MANHATTAN SHORT's 29th Annual Film Festival. Watch, and participate in this global event! Join us when you can-late arrivals are always welcome.

Medicare Class - with Emily Garrard

Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:45am

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.

Leon Gobczynski: Shooting with Stars - Book Signing

Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Effingham Public Library - The Cafe

We invite you to attend as Leon Gobczynski shares his memoir and experiences of an impressive basketball journey. No Registration Required.

Family Bingo

Thu, Oct 01, 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Bingo with plenty of chances to win great prizes! This all-ages event is perfect for friends and families to enjoy together. Registration is required.

This event is full

Dungeons & Dragons Club - With DM Kat & DM Tony

Fri, Oct 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.

Sat, Oct 03, 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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Oct 03, 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.

Seniors with Attitude Group

Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Seniors with Attitude meets monthly for fellowship, laughter, and fun. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a door prize!

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A free community fitness class. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels.

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

To kick off our first month our cognitive program promises to offer socialization, reminiscing, fail-free games and music. We will play music bingo and offer prizes! No Registration Required.

Card Class - with Nancy

Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Get crafty with Nancy at the Library and learn how to create a handmade greeting card from start to finish. Nothing says “thoughtful gift” like something handmade.

This event is full

Creepin' Through the Pages - Frights, Folds, and Fun

Tue, Oct 06, 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

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Create a charming witch figure using old book pages, folding and shaping the paper into a unique handmade decoration. A fun and creative craft that gives forgotten book pages a magical new life.

Local Writers Group

Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 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.

Busy Tot - With Ms. Sara

Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Toddler-friendly fun awaits with rotating themes like Tot Dance, Busy Tot, Tot Art, and Tot music. Each session offers opportunities for movement, creativity, and play. No Registration Required.

Evening Tech Drop-In

Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club - with DM Barry

Fri, Oct 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.

DIY Hangout

Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

Join us for crafts and snacks. This session is for our Teens! Snacks will be provided. Ages 11-16. Registration required

Sat, Oct 10, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library

Join Dungeon Master Barry to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment! Registration Required.

Registration is now closed

Clothing Swap - with Johanna Stice

Sat, Oct 10, 9:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Refresh your closet without spending a dime! Bring gently used clothing you’re ready to part with and swap it for something new-to-you. Registration required.

Cancelled

Chair Pilates - with Karie

Sat, Oct 10, 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.

Shuffle Class

Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 9:45am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Get moving with us in our exciting new fitness class! This is a low impact cardio class that is choreographed to oldies music with some light arm exercises for muscle strength. Registration Required.

Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:15am

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

Mon, Oct 12, 10:15am - 10:30am

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

Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 10:45am

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

Mon, Oct 12, 10:45am - 11:00am

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

Mon, Oct 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.

Mobile Justice Tour - with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Mobile Unit in Library's parking lot

Visit the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid in their legal aid van that travels across central and southern Illinois, bringing free civil legal services directly to the communities that need them most.

Book Bites

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Book Bites! There’s a lot more to those noodles than a quick late-night snack! Take a delicious dive into the culinary history of ramen, then taste-test a variety of flavors!

360 Creatives Group

Tue, Oct 13, 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.

Totally Untidy Sensory Play

Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library

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

360 Creatives Group AM

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Bauer Room

Prefer crafting in the morning? We now offer an A.M. option! Bring along any art or craft project you’re working on and enjoy a relaxed morning creating alongside others.

Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for squishy, mushy, messy fun at the library! We will have fall themed activities including pumpkin guts slime, apple sorting, corn bin, ear of corn painting, and pumpkin hammering.

The Haunted Page, Tricks & Tales for October Eves - With William Pack

Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, M.R. James, and Shirley Jackson provide the inspiration for 60 minutes of spine-tingling bizarre magic, spell-binding stories and macabre humor. Registration Required

Sculptures on the Avenues

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - The Cafe

Join the Effingham Tourism Office for a guided, walking tour through downtown Effingham. Discover the stories behind the city’s public sculptures. Starts in the library cafe Registration Required

Feel Good Friday - End your week with creativity and relaxation!

Fri, Oct 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.

Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

End your week with creativity, relaxation, and a chance to recharge! Play-Doh takes center stage as a fun, hands-on way to unwind and express your creativity. Age 5-12

Dungeons & Dragons Club - With DM Kat & DM Tony

Sat, Oct 17, 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

Book Signing - Mark Boggs

Sat, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library - The Cafe

Meet the author of Faun’s Rite, a fantasy adventure about an unlikely young Faun chosen for a dangerous quest. Meet the author. Get your copy. Have it signed!

Daytime Book Discussion

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

Bring your thoughts and questions about "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman for a lively book discussion with fellow readers. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 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.

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A free community fitness class. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels.

This event is full

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A supportive group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand the unique joys and challenges of this role.

Caregiver Support Group

Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

A support group offering caregivers a safe space to share, listen, and connect with others who understand caregiving challenges.

Teen Advisory Board

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library

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.

Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer - Live via Zoom

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library

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

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Tag along for a special conversation with Geoffrey Baer, beloved Chicago historian, for an engaging look at the people, places, and stories that define Chicago. Registration is required.

Playdoh Playtime - Meeting new friends while expressing creativity

Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

Book lovers are invited to explore "Greenwich Park" by Katherine Faulkner through thoughtful conversation and shared perspectives. No Registration Required.

Tot Art - with Ms. Lisa

Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Art and craft activities to keep your toddler busy! Hands on! Dress for the mess. No Registration Required.

Medicare Class - with Emily Garrard

Thu, Oct 22, 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.

Spooky Season Creations - A Spooktacular Clay Painting Adventure

Fri, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Get creative this Halloween! Youth will create and paint their own spooky clay craft, choosing from pumpkins, ghosts, Frankenstein, or witches. Ages 9–12.

Dungeons & Dragons Club - with DM Barry

Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library

Join Dungeon Master Barry to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment! Registration Required.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 26, 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.

Special Halloween Story Time - with Birth to Five Illinois

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A free community fitness class. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels.

Homeschool Program

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Attention Homeschoolers! A new homeschool series! This month, we will make amazing Lego creations! Registration Required.

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Explore not so spooky stories, sing songs, and enjoy a craft with Selina from Birth to Five Illinois! Costumes welcome! No Registration Required.

Teen Life Skills

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

A supportive, inclusive program that helps teens, including those with disabilities, develop confidence and everyday skills through engaging, accessible activities, preparing them for adulthood.

Registration is now closed