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Library Information

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 6:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 3:00PM

We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 Closed
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)
Mon, Apr 14 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 Closed
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)

Address
113 Dewey Avenue
Bainbridge, OH 45612
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

The Paxton Branch, located in historic Bainbridge, offers something for everyone, with a robust collection, patron computers, public meeting room, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.


On-Site Services

The Paxton Branch houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • Computers and laptops with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office software
  • Photocopy and Printing services – black & white and color prints, $.10 page for black and white, $.50 per page for color
  • Faxing service – All local and toll-free faxing is free.  For long distance faxes, the charge is $1 for every five pages, with a maximum cost per fax of $3.  No international faxes. 
  • Reference service
  • Free, open WiFi in our library and parking lot 
  • External book return
  • A meeting room available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages!
  • Beyond Books Collection – Check out a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a cake pan, or some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • Free 1-1 Tech Tutoring and Northstar Digital Learning Assessment proctoring
  • Teacher, Parent & Caregiver Collections – Let us curate a collection of children’s books for your little ones, specific to any topic or interest.
  • Book Match – Tell us your preferences, and we'll help you find the perfect next read.
  • Bookworm Summer Reading Program for all ages

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.


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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Book the meeting room

Events
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create bright and vibrant tulips out of paper.

Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Discover a unique way to create beautiful art by painting flowers with toothpicks!

Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in making rainbows using construction paper and cotton balls.

Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in creating a book of flowers to display for Mother's Day.
Registration opens Thursday, April 24 2025 at 4:00pm

Mon, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to paint a masterpiece using your creativity on old compact discs.

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In the Library
Learn about simple, no-fuss gardening methods like no-dig, winter sowing, seed snails, seed saving, and more!