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Library Information

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

Closed

Mon, Apr 15 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 Closed
Sun, Apr 21 Closed
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Mon, Apr 15 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 Closed
Sun, Apr 21 Closed
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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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Book the meeting room

Events
Clay Leaf Bowls
Mon, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in creating clay leaf bowls with air clay! Creativity and imagination are your only requirements for this project.
This event is full
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
Storytime
Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Library
Join us for storytime and coloring.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.
Finger Snakes Craft
Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
SSSSSlithering snakes! Kids love snakes and making hissing sounds. Join us in creating fun and creative finger snakes!
Decorate a Cookie
Mon, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:35pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us and show off your decorating skills or just have fun! Your creativity and imagination are all that is needed. Everything will be provided. Registration is required!
Registration opens Monday, April 29 2024 at 9:00am
Firefly & Butterfly Bottle Painting
Thu, May 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Do you love fireflies & butterflies? Join us to paint these beautiful insects. We will provide lights to the finish project and you can display your masterpiece in your room!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 9:00am
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