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
Those with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about this disease are welcome to attend.
No registration is required.
Prepare for adulthood with this four-part Life Hacks series for teens! Learn real-world money skills like budgeting, credit cards, money management, and more!
Registration is required.
Join the Seniors with Attitude group for their monthly meeting. Linda Hubbartt, Senior Services Executive Director, will give a presentation on the offerings provided by Senior Services of Effingham.
T1D Talks is a support group for those with Type 1 Diabetes and parents of children with T1D. We meet the first Monday of each month to share support, knowledge, and awareness. Registration required.
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.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly trivia! Test your knowledge with questions covering everything from Disney and history to song lyrics and more.
Registration is required.
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
Journey through Illinois Creole culture with stories, French traditions, and lively Creole Fiddle music, exploring the living ties between Canada, Illinois, and Louisiana.
Registration Required
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.
Bored on a Thursday afternoon? Join us for Board on a Thursday in the teen room! Play a variety of board games, make new friends, and cure your boredom!
No registration required. Ages 10-18.
Join us for a prehistoric adventure filled with giant dinosaurs, fossil discoveries, and hands-on fun!
Craft and live animal experience included!
Registration Required.
Prepare for adulthood with this four-part Life Hacks series for Teens!
Explore career options while learning workplace expectations, job searching skills, and interview tips.
Registration required.
Join Dungeon Master Kat & Dungeon Master Tony to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment!
Registration Required.
Sign up to get a cute bird craft kit! Each apple- or orange-shaped bird includes everything needed to make an adorable magnet.
Ages 5-9
Registration Required.
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.
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
Bored on a Thursday afternoon? Join us for Board on a Thursday in the teen room! Play a variety of board games, make new friends, and cure your boredom!
No registration required. Ages 10-18.
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.
Join us for a book discussion about the book "A Painted House" by John Grisham.
Contact lisa@effinghamlibrary.org with questions.
No Registration Required.
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun with
The Daughters of the American Revolution to celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
No Registration Required.
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.
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Join The Daughters of The American Revolution for a fun and interactive program celebrating America 250 and a chance to create a Constitution of your own!
Registration is required.
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.
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
A celebration of our country's 250th anniversary. A folk musician with American roots, Chris explores how music was used as a political and social tool throughout the history of our nation.
Bored on a Thursday afternoon? Join us for Board on a Thursday in the teen room! Play a variety of board games, make new friends, and cure your boredom!
No registration required. Ages 10-18.
Join the Teen Advisory Board in creating some bad art! Have some fun being creative without the pressures of making something beautiful. It’ll be a great chance to make some new friends!
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 8:00am
Prepare for adulthood with this four-part Life Hacks series for teens! Learn how to manage stress, understand emotions, find support, and build confidence.
Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 8:00am
Join Dungeon Master Kat & Dungeon Master Tony to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition in a fun and welcoming environment!
Registration Required.
Effingham Public Library - Children's Programming Room
Whether it’s Dad, Grandpa, or a special grown-up join us for donuts, milk, and juice, then stick around to enjoy simple crafts and games
Registration Required for Dad and Kids.
Registration opens Saturday, June 6 2026 at 8:00am
Join us for crafts and snacks. This session is for our Teens! We’ll be making Lego Succulents, friendship bracelets, and Pipe Cleaner Pals. Snacks will be provided.
Ages 11-16.
Registration required