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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.
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Paxton Carnegie Library
254 S Market St
Paxton, IL 60957
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MON-THURS
12-7 PM
Friday 12-5 PM
SAT
10AM -4PM
PHONE
217-379-3431
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April is seed starting Month!
April is seed starting month at the library! Stop by beginning April 1st, and pick up a children's lesson packet. You may also call to pick up at the side door if you prefer!
S.T.E.A.M Collection
The Children's Department has a new collection of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) books! These are geared toward preschool through eighth grade. This collection is filled with hands on activities, experiments, and fun things to do inside and outside. Stop in and pick up some family fun!
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RB Digital
Library Crawl
Library Crawl
As of March 31, 2021, RB Digital is no longer available. You may click on Digital Library of Illinois or 3M Cloud Library for Magazine options.
Library Crawl
Library Crawl
Library Crawl
We're kicking off National Library week with a Library Crawl Event! Beginning Monday, April 5th, stop in, pick up a passport, follow the directions. Return your passport to the library when completed to get it stamped, and to be entered into a drawing for a participation prize!
Seed Library
Library Crawl
Library Board of Directors
We are opening our Seed Library on Monday, April 5th. Stop in, pick out some seeds, have fun planting! We also have gardening information available as well.
Library Board of Directors
Library Board of Directors
Library Board of Directors
President: Flavel Heyman O.D.
Phone: 217-379-9641
Vice President: Tom Plackett
Treasurer: Alaina Kief
Secretary: Nancy Dewey
Trustee: Judy Ondercho
Trustee: Jason Mills
Trustee: Margo Jones
Trustee: Rick Peers
Trustee: Hillary Sawyer
Contact via email:
or call: 217-379-3431
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**UPDATE** Open regular hours.
Computer appointments, 30 minutes,
call to schedule!
Face masks, hand sanitizer application, quick temperature readings are required to enter the library. Please enter through the South side door, and exit through the main door, East side. We will continue the no contact pick up service as well! Directions for that service are listed below!
We hope to see you soon!
-Order on the library website online catalog
-Go to Quick Library Search
-Hit "request"
-Type in your full 14 digit barcode on the back of your library card
-Password: last four digits of the phone number you signed up with
-Log in
-Submit request
-When you are notified that items are available, drive to south side of library.
-Call: 217-379-3431 to let us know you are here.
-You may walk up to pick them up.
**ALL RETURNS MUST STILL BE PUT IN DROP BOX**
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