Welcome to Paxton Carnegie Library!
Serving the community since 1903
About Us
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Established in 1903, Paxton Carnegie Library remains one of Paxton's finest historical landmarks. The library provides over 21,000 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 d
Established in 1903, Paxton Carnegie Library remains one of Paxton's finest historical landmarks. The library provides over 21,000 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
HOURS
MON-THURS
12-5, 6:30-8:30PM
FRI
12-5 PM
SAT
10AM -5PM
PHONE
217-379-3431
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summer Reading challenge
Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover
Join the Paxton Carnegie Library Summer Reading Challenge!
Monday, June 1st: Begin Calling the Library at:
217-379-3431 10a.m.-5p.m. to sign up!
Wednesday, June 3rd: Packet pick up begins! Call to let us know you have arrived!
Pick up on cart outside the South door by the big blue mailbox!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE!
Library News
**UPDATE** Open regular hours beginning July 9th.
Computer appointments begin July 15. 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
-Search your item
-Narrow your search to Paxton Carnegie Library only, and type of material you want.
-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. STAY IN CAR.
-Your items will be place on outside table. You may walk up to pick them up AFTER you see them placed there.
**ALL RETURNS MUST STILL BE PUT IN DROP BOX**