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
March 6th
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!
Preschool Story Time
Don't miss out on Story Time every Thursday at 10:00 AM!
Come to the side door and the director will let you in!
Diamond Art Painting!!
Join us on 5/18 at 2pm as we explore the beauty of diamond art painting! This is a HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT AND ADULTS ONLY event! spaces are limited!!! Please call 217-379-3431 to register!!
STEAMy Wednesday!
Join us at 2pm on the 29th of May for a STEAM building project! For all ages! Advance registration is require, Please call 217-379-3431 or ask at the front desk if interested!
Jewelery Making!
Join us Thursday May 30th for a fun day of jewelery making! This event is open to Junior High and Highschool Students!
Advance registration is required! Please call 217-379-3431 if you are interested!
BOOK SIGNING! - May 4th
- On Saturday, May 4th from 10AM-12PM, local author Valerie Wright will be present to sign her new book, NICU Nursing Stories: A Day in the Life of a NICU Nurse. Stop in, meet Dr. Wright, and pick up her new book!
Crafternoon - May 24th
- We will be hosting another Crafternoon on Friday the 24th of May! Don't miss out on the fun crafts we have planned! Advance registration needed, please call 217-379-3431 if interested!
Take-and-Make - May 10th
- On Friday the 10th of May, stop in by the library and grab a "Take-and-Make" Mother's Day craft! This is a simple craft to make on your own time for the special mom, grandma, aunt, or even friend in your life!
COMING SOON
- The 1st of June will be the Summer Reading Program kick-off event! Stay tuned for details!
- Be on the look out for other activities as well, such as LEGOs, more Summer Reading Program Events, and SPLASH Saturdays surfing in this summer!
May 5th - Cinco De Mayo
May 6-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12 - Mothers Day
May 22 - Last day of class for PBL Students!
May 27 - Memorial Day
- The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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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