Increase Circulation!
Vibrant. Aware. Responsive. Do these three words reflect your collection development attitude? If not, they can. Effingham Public Library has increased its circulation by almost 50% over the past 5...
View ArticleForget-Me-Not Spotlight: The Art of Caregiving DVD
Forget-Me-Not Spotlight “The Art of Caregiving” 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...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Designs of Duty
“Designs of Duty,” an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, will be on display at the Effingham Public Library from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31, 2018....
View ArticleReorganization It’s Not so Scary
We’ve heard it before: as our communities change, libraries have to adapt to support their communities. But how do you do that? For Effingham Public Library, this meant developing a new organizational...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Deanne Donoho
Effingham Public Library is pleased to welcome artist, Deanne Donoho. Deanne Donoho is a self-taught artist born and raised in Southern Illinois and currently resides in Salem, Illinois. Deanne has...
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Your financial gift will support our free after school program “RISE” as well as support our building campaign. Midland States Bank is matching dollar for dollar every financial gift we receive, up to...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Whitney Ruger
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase the holiday art work of local artist Whitney Ruger. Whitney Ruger’s work will be on display until January 5 , 2019. This...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Christine Detwiler
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase the art work of local artist Christine Detwiler. An active member of the Effingham Art Guild, Christine has chosen to...
View ArticleForget-Me-Not Spotlight: Chicken Soup for the Soul – Living with Alzheimer’s...
Forget-Me-Not Spotlight “Chicken Soup for the Soul – Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Demenitas” A review by Shannon Nosbisch, C.D.P., co-founder of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness Most likely,...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Effingham High School Seniors
The Featured Artists for the month of February 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...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Jennifer DeWeese
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase the art work of local artist, Jennifer Deweese. Jennifer studied Graphic Design at Lake Land College and after graduating...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: R.I.S.E. Students’ Art Show
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase artwork from its R.I.S.E. After School Program. The R.I.S.E. students focused their work on geometric painting. Geometric...
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Have you tried Libby by Overdrive yet? If not, now is the time with Level Up with Libby!Enter to win a $10 Joe Sippers Gift Certificate by completing the challenge! The contest runs from April 7-13...
View ArticleForget-Me-Not Spotlight: Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease
Forget-Me-Not Spotlight Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease By the Alzheimer’s Experts at Mayo Clinic A review by Shannon Nosbisch, C.D.P., co-founder of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness Mayo Clinic...
View ArticleForget-Me-Not Memory Moment: Keeping Active!
Forget-Me-Not Memory Moment: Keeping Active! Written by: Amy Sobrino, MSW, LCSW One of the hallmark symptoms of dementia is withdrawal from enjoyable activities. Everything about dementia makes it...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Stang Arts Homeschool Artists
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase the art work of local Stang Arts Homeschool Artists to the Art Gallery this month. Stang Arts Homeschool Artists include:...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Paula Boll
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase the art work of local artist, Paula Boll. Paula Boll fell in love with watercolors after taking a watercolor class at the...
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Calling all kids! Are you ready to play E-book BINGO? Follow the simple steps below, get a BINGO and win a prize! Download Libby by Overdrive on your device. Get a BINGO on the downloaded BINGO Card...
View ArticleFeatured Artist: Jeremy Rinkel
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase “Woodstock 1969: Peace, Love and Music” an art exhibition by Jeremy Rinkel. The exhibition by the local artist features a...
View ArticleFeatured Exhibit: On the Shoulders of Giants
The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is pleased to showcase the “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond” exhibit in the gallery. “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and...
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