Family Resource Center

10/14/2026

Flora Public Library is located in Flora, IL and houses over 48,000 items. Come visit us today!

10/14/2026

Free laundry day today!!!!

🧼🫧It’s Free Laundry Day!! We’ll be at The Laundry Basket from 9am-12pm (or until funds run out)

10/13/2026

🎃👻 BOO! We’ll See You There! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🕸️🦇 We’re excited to join Effingham County Connections for their Annual Trick-or-Treat Street at Thelma Keller on October 22nd! 🍬🍭

Bring your little ghosts and goblins, stop by and see us, and enjoy a frightfully fun time! 👻🧙‍♀️

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🎃🍬

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10/09/2026

Please be advised that we will be closed on October 12th in observance of the holiday.

We will resume regular business hours and reopen on October 13th.

Le informamos que permaneceremos cerrados el 12 de octubre debido a la festividad.

Retomaremos nuestro horario habitual y volveremos a abrir el 13 de octubre.

10/09/2026

💙 We love seeing Family Advocacy Centers expanding throughout the state! Way to go, Spero Family Services!

Family Advocacy Centers help children and families connect with the support, resources, and services they need to thrive. From family support and parenting resources to education, community connections, and more, these centers help ensure families have access to the tools and support they need to build brighter futures.

Making these services accessible helps strengthen families, support children, and create healthier communities. We’re excited to see this important work growing throughout Illinois! 💙

🎉 We’re excited to share that Spero recently opened a new Family Advocacy Center in Murphysboro!

The FAC helps individuals and families connect with support, community resources, parenting groups, education, DCFS Alumni services, and more. No referral is needed — families can reach out directly.

🎃 Come kick off this new chapter with a Boo Bash! Join Spero on Friday, October 23, from 5–7 p.m. for games, candy, costumes, and a chance to learn more about the FAC and the resources available to families.

For the latest updates on the FAC and other upcoming Spero events, follow Spero Community Circle on Facebook.

Learn more at sperofs.org/fac

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

🌟 TODAY’S THE DAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!! 🌟

Can you tell me how to get… to the Clay County Fairgrounds?! 🎶❤️

Come on down this afternoon and see what all the fuss is about! Kick off your trick-or-treat season with a little Sesame Street-style fun while connecting with your community, meeting new friends, and discovering something for everyone!

🍬 Get your first trick-or-treat event of the season checked off the list
🏘️ Learn about 30+ community resources
🌭 Enjoy a FREE hot diggity dog
🎨 Get your face painted with a FREE matching balloon animal
🚒 Explore 15+ BIG trucks
🎁 Collect fun giveaway items along the way!

From learning and exploring to playing and celebrating, there’s a whole lot of fun waiting for you, and you never know which friendly face you might see along the way! 🌈🐻🐤

So come on out, Clay County! Bring your little monsters, your biggest smiles, and your Sesame Street spirit. We’re ready for you! ❤️

📍 Clay County Fairgrounds-Charley Brown Park
📅 TODAY, October 8th, 2026
⏰ 3:30–6 p.m.

🎃 Come on down! We’ll see you there!

10/05/2026

🍪👻 ONE, TWO, THREE… LET’S GO TO TRICK OR TREAT STREET! 🎃

We’re over the moon excited to be part of Clay County Trick or Treat Street this week! 🌙✨

Get your costumes ready, bring your best Halloween smiles, and come join us for some Sesame Street style fun! ❤️💛💙

There will be:
🍬 Treats
🎃 Costumes
😄 Giggles
🍪 And maybe a Cookie Monster or two!

We’ll see you on the Street! YAAAAAY! 🥳🎉

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

💚 We’re all set up at The Climb- Team Effingham event!

Come out and stop by our table, say hello, and check out all of the amazing vendors! There’s a great community coming together today to support perinatal mental health and raise awareness. 🌿

We’ll be here from 10 AM to 12 PM, and we’d love to see you! Come connect, learn, and enjoy the event with us. 🤍

And remember, no one has to navigate pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood alone. 💚

📍 Pearson Building-Lake Sara Effingham
⏰ 10 AM to 12 PM