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
by Oran Colwell | February 1, 2026
Effingham | Library Announcements
Area residents can receive assistance with filing for unemployment benefits, obtaining government-issued phones, accessing food resources, and other support services through the Effingham County Case Managers at the Effingham Public Library. Case Managers are available Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.
by Oran Colwell | February 1, 2026
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud.
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