Welcome to Paxton Carnegie Library!
Serving the community since 1903
Welcome to Paxton Carnegie Library!
Serving the community since 1903
Serving the community since 1903
Serving the community since 1903
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Established in 1903, Paxton Carnegie Library remains one of Paxton's finest historical landmarks. The library provides over 24,000 books and over 1,000 DVDs, plus magazines, newspapers, large print, audio books, ebooks, microfilm, city and county historical information, computers, scanner, copier, and FAX for public use, a drive-up book drop, public internet access, wi-fi, and programs for adults and children. The library is an active member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, dedicated to the service of the community of Paxton.
Paxton Carnegie Library
254 S Market St
Paxton, IL 60957
HOURS
MON-THURS
12-7 PM
Friday 12-5 PM
SAT
10AM -4PM
PHONE
217-379-3431
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President: Flavel Heyman O.D.
Phone: 217-379-9641
Vice President: Tom Plackett
Treasurer: Amanda Avery
Secretary: Nancy Dewey
Trustee: Judy Ondercho
Trustee: Jason Mills
Trustee: Lauryl McKenry
Trustee: Rick Peers
Trustee: Hillary Sawyer
Contact via email:
or call: 217-379-3431
2024:
February 7th
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April 10th
May 8th
June 5th
July 10th
August 7th
September 4th
October 9th
November 6th
December 4th
AND 2025:
January 8th
ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE LIBRARY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
Tinker Tuesdays!
Join us every Tuesday for LEGO building fun!
Lasts from 2:00PM until 4:00 PM!
Farmer's Market
Begins May 30th on the library lawn, and takes place every Thursday! Stop by for some neat deals!
Preschool Story Time
Don't miss out on Story Time every Wednesday at 10:00 AM!
Come to the side door and the director will let you in!
Diamond Art Painting!!
Join us on October 19th at 2PM as we explore the beauty of diamond art painting! This is a HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT AND ADULTS ONLY event! Pre-registration needed! Please call 217-379-3431 or ask at the front desk to register!!
Crafternoon!!
Join us on October 14th for some crafting fun and activities! It lasts from 2-3PM! Advance registration is required, Please call 217-379-3431 or ask at the front desk if interested!
School's Out STEAM
Come on in to the library on October 18th at 2PM for some fun science and math orientated STEAM related activities!!! Call us at 217-379-3431 to register!!!!
IHLS LIBRARY CRAWL!
- We are excited to announce that The Paxton Carnegie Library will be participating in the Illinois Heartland Library System's annual library crawl!!!
- From October 1st through the 31st, come in, sign up, and visit all the other wonderful libraries in our system!!
Book/Art Sale!
- Starting Saturday, October 12th, stop in and check out the fall sale the library will be having!!! We'll have lots of good deals and item waiting for you!!
Upcoming Halloween Activities!!!!
- Spooky Movie Day
- Join us for a spooky movie screening at the library on Saturday, October 26th at 2PM! Snacks and drinks in covered cups are allowed. No registration is required!!
- Halloween Parade
- Stop in the library during the city Halloween Parade for some Sweet Treats!!!!
Preschool Story Time Open House!
- On Wednesday October 16th at 10AM!
- Bring your little one to the library to learn about story time!!
- Please note the date change from weekly on Thursdays to being weekly on Wednesdays, after this Open House.
BOOKS ON WHEELS! Are you homebound, and missing the library? Let us come to you! We offer book delivery inside city limits! Call for more information: 217-379-3431.
Monday - Thursday
12-7 pm
Friday
12-5 pm
Saturday
10am - 4pm
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