Below are a few articles about our services and how to use them. You can view a full list of EPL offerings on our page: What’s at the Library? As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. That’s why we’re here!
Research Tips: Getting Started with Genealogy
Discover your family tree All you need to get started with genealogy is curiosity and a notebook! We’re lucky to live in a time with so many online resources, how-to … Read More
How to search the EPL catalog (and Interlibrary Loan) from home!
Search the EPL Catalog Searching for library materials in our catalog system is easy! Simply go to our online catalog and type in the search bar. You can search by … Read More
Have you heard about the Effingham History Project?
Preserving Effingham’s History In 2010, the Effingham Public Library and the Effingham Historical Society partnered to create a digital archive of historical artifacts and recordings. The collection includes oral histories, … Read More
What’s that gadget by the library sign?
We have a weather station! On November 1st, 2023, Effingham residents Chuck Fuller and Leo Racine installed a brand new Tempest weather station at the EPL library sign. The weather … Read More
Treasure Abounds at the Town Hall-Library
Books, Programs, Art & History We lovingly call the EPL “A Community Center with Books” for the human connections we make and the programs we offer, but we’re also a … Read More