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What We’re Reading
It’s board games! Okay, so technically not a book, but it has rules and I have to read those, right? Also we have board games that you can check out, and we’re really excited about it. There are a...
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Featured Artist: Stacey Zerrusen
In the Art Gallery this month is Stacey Zerrusen. Stacey shared with us a little bit about herself and her artwork. Be sure to drop into the library to see all the pieces on display. “I am primarily an...
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What We’re Reading
The most recent book that jumped off the new book table and into my bag was How Not to Kill Your Houseplant by Veronica Peerless. Now, I don’t know about you but I love collecting house plants,...
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Featured Artist: Scott Deters
Scott Deters has been creating artwork his entire life. As a young man cerebral palsy, he has endured many challenges that he has had to find unique ways to overcome. For example, in order to speak,...
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What We’re Reading
An easier question for me would be, “What am I NOT reading?” I usually have my Kindle with me, numerous books in my work tote, and a stack of books and magazines of varying genres (mostly writing,...
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What We’re Reading
2017 Favorites Amanda Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel – May 9, 2017 by Gail Honeyman A delightful book with lots of charm and heart. Andrew The Gene: An Intimate History by...
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Out of Gift Bags?! Use Wrapping Paper!
Use the gift to determine the size of paper needed. The larger the gift, the taller (deeper) the size needs to be. Also, heavier weight paper works better than thin. Step 1: Fold paper in half,...
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10 Ways to Make the Most with Your Library in 2018
1. Try something completely new with a learning kit. 2. Download music and listen on the go. 3. Learn the best way to care for your loved ones with the Forget Me Not Collection. 4. Get recommendations...
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What We’re Reading
Macci, our newest Marketing Coordinator, is going to share with you what she’s reading in the month of January. I was perusing hoopla’s selection of E-books and audiobooks and found “Hunter” by...
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Make and Take: Paperclip Birds
If you missed the January Adult Make-n-Take, but would like to make a bird of your own, check out the following steps to get started! These are the items used to make the bird pictured above, but not...
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Forget-Me-Not Spotlight:
Top Resources from the Forget-Me-Not Collection by Shannon Nosbisch, founder of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness The Forget-Me- Not Resource Center at the Effingham Public Library has been up and...
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Featured Artist: Jon Schubert Pencil Portrait Artist
It seems to me that life is made up of little details. When you become familiar with something, someone or someplace, it’s the details that ultimately make them unique. I believe an important aspect...
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Featured Artist: Effingham High School Seniors
The Featured Artists for the month of March are Effingham High School Seniors. The Effingham Public Library is excited to have the seniors showcase this year. This exhibit shows a wide range of art...
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Forget Me Not Resources: Toolkits
With all tool kits, please put a label on that states in some form that these tool kits are to be used under close supervision. Some of the items could injure the person using them if not supervised....
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Forget-Me-Not Spotlight “It’s All In Your Approach” With Teepa Snow DVD from Pines Education Institute of S.W. Florida A review by Shannon Nosbisch, C.D.P., co-founder of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s...
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Featured Artist: Whitney Ruger
Whitney Ruger is a self-taught watercolor artist living in Flora, Illinois. Her work in watercolor takes a more modern approach with a clean, simple aesthetic, influenced by her time spent studying...
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Featured Artist: Stang Arts
Effingham Public Library is pleased to welcome back Stang Arts to the Art Gallery. The showcased artwork was been donated by Stang Arts students and instructors for the upcoming silent auction...
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Fundraising For The Future
Join us September 17 – 24 at Joe Sippers Cafe for a silent auction in support of Effingham Public Library’s NEW after school program. Effingham Public Library has launched its new after school program....
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Featured Artist: Capt. Robert Lumpp
Effingham Public Library is pleased to welcome local artist, Capt. Robert Lumpp. Although Capt. Lumpp and his wife, Darlene, just moved to Effingham a few months ago, they both have roots in Central...
View ArticleForget-Me-Not Spotlight: The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers
Forget-Me-Not Spotlight “The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers” by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD A review by Shannon Nosbisch, C.D.P., co-founder of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness This book is not...
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