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, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
Join IDES experts for a variety of workshops and topics.
Use this link to see what is offered for this month at Effingham Public Library.
http://www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/EventsandWorkshops.aspx
No Registration Required.
Join IDES experts for a variety of workshops and topics.
Use this link to see what is offered for this month at Effingham Public Library.
http://www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/EventsandWorkshops.aspx
No Registration Required.
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Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.
Join us for messy, mushy, sensory play. We'll have activities available throughout the children's area.
Ages 2-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Ages 2-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Thursday, Oct. 24, Noon
Wondering how to navigate a new tablet, computer or phone? Have a quick question or technology issue? Our Reference Desk is happy to help.
Adults
Registration Required.
Adults
Registration Required.
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
Planning for Long Term Care
Oct 24, 6:00 PM
Join Jackie Witges as she explains the differences of the long term care facilities and what you need to look for, what you need to know about in-home care and other information. Sponsored by Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness.
Oct 24, 6:00 PM
Join Jackie Witges as she explains the differences of the long term care facilities and what you need to look for, what you need to know about in-home care and other information. Sponsored by Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness.
Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Store Time fun!
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Friday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.
Get in the Halloween mood with an interactive movie! Costumes encouraged!
We're opening it up to the everyone!
Recommended Ages 10+
We're opening it up to the everyone!
Recommended Ages 10+
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 to 4 p.m.
Look out for Effingham Public Library at this downtown event!
*free books while supplies last.
*free books while supplies last.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 4 to 7 p.m.
Look out for Effingham Public Library at this Halloween Event!
Downtown Effingham
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.
Look out for Effingham Public Library at this Halloween Event!
Monday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
Join us at the Fresh Digs to discuss this month's book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt. Pick up your copy at the Checkout Desk.
Registration Required.
*This event does not take place at the library. Please join us at Fresh Digs, 210 N. Banker St, Effingham.
Registration Required.
*This event does not take place at the library. Please join us at Fresh Digs, 210 N. Banker St, Effingham.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun!
We will also do a fun craft.
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
We will also do a fun craft.
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Tuesday, Oct. 29, Noon
Wondering how to navigate a new tablet, computer or phone? Have a quick question or technology issue? Our Reference Desk is happy to help.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m.
Sponsored by My Memory Worx there is no registration required for attending. Those with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about this disease are welcome to attend.
The group will continue to meet on the last Wednesday of each month (except December) and will host speakers, peer tips and socialization.
No registration is required.
Sponsored by My Memory Worx.
The group will continue to meet on the last Wednesday of each month (except December) and will host speakers, peer tips and socialization.
No registration is required.
Sponsored by My Memory Worx.
Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.
Come play with all the library's Duplos!
Ages 2-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Ages 2-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Thursday, Oct. 31, Noon
Wondering how to navigate a new tablet, computer or phone? Have a quick question or technology issue? Our Reference Desk is happy to help.
Adults
Registration Required.
Adults
Registration Required.
Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.
Join us for an encore performance of our regular Tuesday Story Time fun!
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
Friday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.
It's Day of the Dead and there's just a half day of school! Join us at the library to make yummy Dia de los Muertos snacks.
Ages 6-9
Registration Required.
Ages 6-9
Registration Required.
Friday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m.
It's Day of the Dead and there's just a half day of school! Join us at the library to make yummy Dia de los Muertos snacks.
Ages 10-15
Registration Required.
Ages 10-15
Registration Required.
Monday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.
Beginning November SWAG will have a new start time of 11 a.m.
Lisa Gradel, from st. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will give a presentation about nutrition.
Join our Seniors with Attitude Group for a monthly meeting.
Monthly door prize.
No Registration Required.
Lisa Gradel, from st. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will give a presentation about nutrition.
Join our Seniors with Attitude Group for a monthly meeting.
Monthly door prize.
No Registration Required.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs and lots of fun!
We will also do a fun craft.
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.
We will also do a fun craft.
Ages 0-5 with an adult
No Registration Required.