Cocoa & Cram

Sculpting the Past: DIY Dino Eggs

Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Ms. Lisa or her guest reader presents stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Roar into DiNo-vember! Strap in for a hands-on crafting session where you will get to design and create your very own prehistoric dinosaur egg. Registration Required Ages 5-12 yrs

Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 4:45pm

Effingham Public Library

Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required

Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 10, 4:45pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library

Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required

Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Effingham Public Library

Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required

Registration is now closed

360 Creatives Group

Tue, Nov 10, 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.

Tue, Nov 10, 5:15pm - 5:30pm

Effingham Public Library

Grab a book and enjoy some quiet time reading to therapy dog, Sadie. Ages 5-8 Registration Required

Registration is now closed

Stepping Stones Story Time

Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

This special storytime is designed just for our school-age friends! Engaging stories, laughter, and fun activities created with bigger kids in mind. Ages 5-9 No Registration Required

Toy Story 5 - Cinema at the Library

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Grab some popcorn, get comfortable, and enjoy Toy Story 5 with friends and family. Registration Required.

360 Creatives Group AM

Wed, Nov 11, 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.

Pajama Party - Story Time

Wed, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Quality sleep supports physical growth, emotional well-being, and confidence. Special reader Bekka Bloom, Miss Mississippi Crowns’ Teen is our special reader. Registration is required.

Tot Dance - with Ms. Jess

Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Come enjoy toddler-friendly music, dancing, and lots of fun with Ms. Jess! No Registration Required.

Reminders of Him - Cinema at the Library

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Bring your blankets, munch on some popcorn and enjoy the movie! Registration required.

Evening Tech Drop-In

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Words, Power, And Community with Dr. Eve L. Ewing - Live via Zoom

Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer. Registration is required.

Encore Story Time

Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

An encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.

Dungeons & Dragons Club - with DM Barry

Sat, Nov 14, 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

Dungeons & Dragons Club - With DM Tony

Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

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

This event is full

Chair Pilates - with Karie

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

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.

Daytime Book Discussion

Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

Bring your thoughts and questions about "The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau" by Kristin Harmel for a lively book discussion with fellow readers. Contact lisa@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 16, 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

Homeschool Program

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Attention Homeschoolers! Join us for a new homeschool series! This month, we will create scrapbook pages! Registration Required.

This event is full

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Ms. Lisa or her guest reader presents stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Luttrell 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen 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.

Medicare Class - with Emily Garrard

Tue, Nov 17, 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.

A Man Called Otto - Cinema at the Library

Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Bring your blankets, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the movie "A Man Called Otto". Registration required.

Playdoh Playtime - Meeting new friends while expressing creativity

Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Luttrell Room

Book lovers are invited to explore "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhorn through thoughtful conversation and shared perspectives. No registration required.

Family Read Night - Held at Effingham High School Hearts Rock Cafe

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Effingham Hearts Cafe

Meet us at Effingham High School for a family fun event! Meet Paw Patrol Characters, Puppet Show at 6pm, Crafts, Games, & More! No Registration Required.

Encore Story Time

Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

An encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.

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

Fri, Nov 20, 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

Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library

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

This event is full

Mon, Nov 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.

Book Bites

Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Ever wonder how donuts became one of America's favorite sweet treats? A delicious dive into the history of donuts! There will be taste testing! An exciting program created by our Teen Advisory Board!

Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

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

Righteous Encounters: Saving the Gingolds From the Holocaust - with Dr. Gingold

Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Ms. Lisa or her guest reader presents stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Hear the moving story of the Gingold family and the courageous men and women known as the Righteous who helped them and many others survive the Holocaust. Registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons Club - With DM Tony

Tue, Nov 24, 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

LEGO Freeplay

Wed, Nov 25, 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.

Sat, Nov 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

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

This event is full

Dungeons & Dragons Club - with DM Barry

Sat, Nov 28, 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, Nov 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.

Pokémon Club

Mon, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Bring your cards and hangout with other Pokémon fans! We will meet on the last Monday of every month!

Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

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

Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Club Maverick

Tue, Dec 01, 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, Dec 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 opens Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 8:00am

A Date Which Will Live in Infamy: Pearl Harbor at 85 - with Ryan Ervin

Tue, Dec 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

Full Steam Ahead!

Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Learn about the The Water Cycle! Observe, predict, and discover how water changes from one form to another. Registration required.

Local Writers Group

Wed, Dec 02, 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.

Book Bites

Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Step back in time and treat your taste buds! Come along to uncover the fascinating origin of bubblegum, paired with a curated tasting of a verity of different flavors of bubblegum!

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum. - Second Floor Courtroom

Step back in time with Ryan Ervin as he discusses the attack on Pearl Harbor. Held at the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum. Registration Required

Book Sale

Fri, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

This is a repeat of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun! No Registration Required.

Book Sale

Sat, Dec 05, 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

Sat, Dec 05, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Effingham Public Library

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

This event is full

Seniors with Attitude Group

Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

This month, Emily Garrard will talk about major plan changes, medication plan updates, and a basic overview of what Medicare covers and what it does not cover.

Mon, Dec 07, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Spend the afternoon playing cards with us. Beginners are welcome, as are all levels of expertise. No Registration Required.

Mon, Dec 07, 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

Medicare Class - with Emily Garrard

Tue, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room

Stories, songs and lots of fun! No Registration Required.

Tue, Dec 08, 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.

Cocoa & Cram - Sip, study, and conquer those finals!

Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Stressed about finals or drowning in homework? Take a study break with us! Registration not required.

360 Creatives Group

Tue, Dec 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.