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Library Information

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch

Today's hours

Closed

Tomorrow's hours

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

We're closed Monday January 20 due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 Closed
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 Closed
Sun, Jan 26 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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Events
Candy Experiments!
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us for a fun candy experiment. Will you be able to determine what will occur?
Initials Painting
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Create a masterpiece using your initials, paint, painter's tape, and your imagination!
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books in a variety of genres and meeting new people.
Heart Monster Craft
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to craft your very own heart monster! This activity is a fun way to get creative while practicing fine motor skills.
DIY Heart Wreath
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to craft an adorable handmade Valentine?s wreath using newspaper, cardboard, paper, and plenty of glitter!
Storytime at Paxton Branch
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Library
Join us for storytime and coloring.
DIY Valentine Cards
Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Create a Valentine's card to give away to someone or keep it for yourself. Supplies will be provided.
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