Effingham Public Library

06/06/2026

Learn how to manage stress, understand emotions, find support, and build confidence.

Prepare for adulthood with this four-part Life Hacks series for teens! Each session will focus on important real-world skills, including money management, career readiness, mental and emotional health, social skills, and decision-making.

Bring laptop if able.

Instructed by Theresa Coker.

This is one of four different sessions. Join us for all four or simply attend the ones that interest you most!

Register here: https://effinghamlibrary.libnet.info/event/16585602

06/06/2026

The book sale features new, lightly used and vintage books in a wide array of categories.
No Registration Required.

06/04/2026

Have a problem with your computer, phone, or tablet? Stop by to see Erich Metzelaars, IT Consultant to solve your tech issues!
No Registration Required.
Adults

06/03/2026

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.

Prepare for adulthood with this four-part Life Hacks series for teens! Each session will focus on important real-world skills, including money management, career readiness, mental and emotional health, social skills, and decision-making.

Instructed by Theresa Coker.

This is one of four different sessions. Join us for all four or simply attend the ones that interest you most!

Bring laptop if able.
Register here: https://effinghamlibrary.libnet.info/event/16585591

06/03/2026

Join us for Tot Dance with Ms. Lisa & Ms. Sara, where little dancers move, groove, and giggle!

Tot time is toddler-friendly activities with rotating themes, such as Busy Tot, Tot Art, Tot Music, Tot Fit, Tot Puppets.
No registration needed, just bring your curiosity!

Effingham's Public Library.

06/03/2026

Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR mannequins to practice choking rescue and CPR.

Funded by a grant from the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.

Register here: https://effinghamlibrary.libnet.info/event/16463940

06/03/2026

📚 Say hello to our newest team member , Lars Gilpin, User Experience Coordinator, who joined the Effingham Public Library family in February!
Their favorite library program in Dungeons & Dragons and a fan of Rick Riordan, Lars brings a great energy to the team.
Ask about Inter-Library Loans and you'll get an enthusiastic answer — because even if it's not on our shelves, the library will find it!
Their biggest wish? To see more teens and adults getting involved in programs and making new friends in the community. We love the vision, Lars has! 💙
Welcome to the team we're so glad you're here! 🎉

06/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that Kolton completed 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!
Way to go! Thank you to your family for reading all of those books with you!
If you'd like to sign up your little one for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, go to https://effinghamlibrary.org/1000-books-before-kindergarten/

06/02/2026

The Anxiety/Mood Support Group is cancelled for today, Tuesday June 2nd.
The meetings on June 9th and June 16th are also cancelled.

The group will meet next on Tuesday, June 23rd.

06/02/2026

View our ciLiving segment and learn about patriotic reads and summer fun here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAQpD_wxwDk
Thank you ciLiving for having Amanda on the show! friedlander
Jaclyn Friedlander

Amanda McKay shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander a few patrioti...