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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 1:00PM to 5:00PM

We're closed Sunday May 12 due to Closed on Sundays through the Summer
Mon, May 06 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 07 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, May 09 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 11 Closed
Sun, May 12 Closed
(Closed on Sundays through the Summer)
Mon, May 06 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 07 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, May 09 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 11 Closed
Sun, May 12 Closed
(Closed on Sundays through the Summer)

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.


View all other library locations

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

Book the meeting room

Events
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!

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!

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!

Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

Tue, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In the Library
Create, design, and let your imagination run wild using our wooden Keva blocks.

Wed, May 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.

Mon, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.

Wed, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.

Fri, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Exploring is fun! Increase your curiosity by joining us in making colorful, creative binoculars. Then you can use them in your explorations!