by Oran Colwell | October 1, 2026
Featured | Library Announcements
Displaying your artwork at the EPL offers a simple and cost-free opportunity to share your creative talents with the local community. Artists are provided with one to two months of exhibition time, with the flexibility to rearrange or rotate pieces to maximize exposure and showcase the full range of their work.
by Oran Colwell | October 1, 2026
Book Recommendations | Featured
At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca “If you’re reading this, you’ve likely thought that the world would be a better place without you.” A single line of text, glowing in the darkness of the internet.
by Oran Colwell | September 3, 2026
Local Artist Melody Lewis Showcases Artwork at Effingham Public Library The work of local artist Melody Lewis is on display through September 28th in the art gallery at the Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library. Born and raised in Effingham County, Melody left Illinois shortly after college and spent 23 years in Orlando, Florida, followed
by Oran Colwell | September 1, 2026
Featured | Library Announcements
It may be small, but a library card offers tremendous value. With it, you can borrow books, movies, musical instruments, and even tools from the library’s collection.
by Oran Colwell | September 1, 2026
Book Recommendations | Featured
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar A newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, embarks on a remarkable search for a family secret that leads him to a terminally ill painter living out her final days in the Brooklyn Museum.
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