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Library Information

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

Mon, Feb 03 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 Closed
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
Mon, Feb 03 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 Closed
Sun, Feb 09 Closed

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
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.

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!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Library
Join us for storytime and coloring.

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.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create a super easy heart painting using cotton swabs! Creativity is all that is needed.

Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Learn lifesaving skills of CPR and how to use an AED along with choking protocols, as well as basic first aid skills to keep you and your family safe in case of an emergency.

Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Mon, Mar 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.