Effingham Public Library
Library Events
Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Effingham Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Thursday, May. 24, Noon
Wondering how to navigate a new tablet, computer or phone? Have a quick question about a technology issue?
Our Reference Desk staff is happy to help.
Registration Required.
Our Reference Desk staff is happy to help.
Registration Required.
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Thursday, May. 24, 4 p.m.
Interested in volunteering at the library this summer? Attend a session to find out what it takes to be a teen volunteer at the library. Teens must attend one Teen Volunteer Training before being accepted into the Teen Volunteer Program.
Registration Required.
Registration Required.
Friday, May. 25, 10 a.m.
Join us at the library for messy, mushy, squishy sensory play! Please wear old clothes you don't mind getting messy.
No Registration Required.
Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult
No Registration Required.
Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult
Monday, May. 28
Library will be closed for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May. 29, 10 a.m.
Summer Story Times Beginning May 29 through Friday July 27
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesday, May. 29, 11 a.m.
Summer Story Times Beginning May 29 through Friday July 27
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Wednesday, May. 30, 10 a.m.
Think we're usually a pretty fun place? Join us at this time, when we'll have even more toddler-friendly activities set up throughout the whole Children's Area. Move at your own pace, try out some STEM tasks and meet some new friends along the way!
No Registration Required.
Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult
No Registration Required.
Ages 2 - 5 with an Adult
Wednesday, May. 30, Noon
Wondering how to navigate a new tablet, computer or phone? Have a quick question about a technology issue?
Our Reference Desk staff is happy to help.
Registration Required.
2nd Floor
Our Reference Desk staff is happy to help.
Registration Required.
2nd Floor
Thursday, May. 31, Noon
Wondering how to navigate a new tablet, computer or phone? Have a quick question about a technology issue?
Our Reference Desk staff is happy to help.
Registration Required.
Our Reference Desk staff is happy to help.
Registration Required.
Friday, Jun. 1
Drop in the Children’s Library any time during Summer Read to make a self-guided craft.
No Registration Required.
No Registration Required.
Friday, Jun. 1, 10 a.m.
It’s the yummiest holiday of the year! Stop in the library for a donut hole to celebrate National Donut Day (until the donuts run out).
All Ages
No Registration Required.
Friday, Jun. 1, 10 a.m.
Summer Story Times Beginning May 29 through Friday July 27
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Friday, Jun. 1, 5 p.m.
Blast off from Earth and travel throughout the Solar System, as you participate in crafts, games and more while filling up your Astronaut Passport! Whether digging through Moon Sand for out-of-this-world treasurers, making alien slime on Mars, hula-hooping on Saturn or launching asteroids throughout the Milky Way, you are sure to have a blast, as the library kicks off the Summer Read program. Other activities include an Astronaut Training Course, make/take craft stations, outer space Bingo and treats from Homewood Grill. Martin’s IGA will be grilling up hamburgers and hotdogs, for those families who would like to purchase a meal.
No Registration Required.
No Registration Required.
Saturday, Jun. 2, 10 a.m.
Stop by the pavillion on the courthouse lawn for stories and songs. The Book Bike will also be there.
No Registration Required.
No Registration Required.
Saturday, Jun. 2, 11:00 am
Interested in volunteering at the library this summer? Attend a Teen Volunteer Training to find out what it takes to be a teen volunteer at the library. Teens must attend one Teen Vounteer Training before being accepted into the Teen Volunteer Program.
Ages 12-18
Registration Required.
Ages 12-18
Registration Required.
Monday, Jun. 4, 6 p.m.
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (TV-G, 90 min)
Mon, June 4, 6 p.m. WR
Ages 10-15
Enjoy a Disney Movie about high-school zombies.
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 10 a.m.
Summer Story Times Beginning May 29 through Friday July 27
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 11 a.m.
Summer Story Times Beginning May 29 through Friday July 27
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
and Fridays 10 a.m.
Ages 0-5
Join us every Tuesday and Friday for story times in the Workman Room then head upstairs to the Children’s programming room for more toddler fun with an activity or craft. Tuesdays there will be a second sitting of story time at 11 a.m.
During these dates the activity or craft and playgroup activities will be available in the Children’s Department after the stories have finished.
No Registration Required
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 1 p.m.
Memoir Writing Group
Tue, June 5, 1 p.m. LR
Write and share stories from your lifetime.
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 6 p.m.
Intro to Digital Genealogy
Tue, June 5, WR
Learn about digital genealogy and DNA kits from the Effingham Genealogical Society.