by Oran Colwell | April 1, 2026
Book Recommendations | Featured
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable coming-of-age tale in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage iniquities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father — a crusading local lawyer — risks everything to defend a black man
by Oran Colwell | April 1, 2026
Featured | Library Announcements
Kanopy is a free, ad-free video streaming service available to public library and university members. It provides access to thousands of documentaries, independent films, classic cinema, and educational content from partners such as A24 and The Criterion Collection.
by Oran Colwell | March 3, 2026
Effingham Public Library Hosts Local Artist Alysha Loy The work of local artist Alysha Loy is on display through March 30 in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Loy, 28, of Effingham, earned an associate’s degree in fine arts from Lake Land College, where she “developed a passion for acrylic
by Oran Colwell | March 1, 2026
Featured | Library Announcements
The Effingham Public Library offers a range of business services, including printing, copying, and faxing. We also provide meeting rooms available for rent to support your business and organizational needs.
by Oran Colwell | March 1, 2026
On the Road by Jack Kerouac Inspired by Jack Kerouac’s adventures with Neal Cassady, On the Road tells the story of two friends whose cross-country road trips are a quest for meaning and true experience. Written with a mixture of sad-eyed naiveté and wild ambition and imbued with Kerouac’s love of America, his compassion for humanity, and
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