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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

Mon, May 19 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 20 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, May 22 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
Sun, May 25 Closed
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Mon, May 19 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 20 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, May 22 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
Sun, May 25 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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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Book the meeting room

Events
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.
Make Your Own Comics!
Mon, Jun 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create your very own comic strip! Write a story, come up with characters, and share with others. All materials provided.
Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.
Paint Tracks
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Instead of a paintbrush to paint, we will use toy cars! We will run cars through the paint, then onto paper to create some colorful tracks.
Bigfoot Eyewitness Encounters from Ohio and Beyond
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paxton Meeting Room
Join us for an interesting and informative discussion about Bigfoot. You can decide if you're a believer!
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