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 4/20 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 217-279-3431 to register!!
Spring Book Sale!
Similarly to how we did back in fall, there will be another book sale around 3/25! Keep your eyes peeled for how long the sale will be going for!
But do keep your eyes peeled over the next few months for what we have planned once summer comes in full swing! And be sure to check out our weekly events!
Solar Eclipse - April 8th
- Don't miss the total solar eclipse happening on the 8th of this month!
- Sadly, we have ran out of Solar Eclipse glasses, as our supply was very limited. But IGA, a store nearby, is offering some for sale! Go stop by and get a pair or two before the eclipse on the 8th, protect those eyes!!!
Earth Day - April 22
- Did you know that being a library patron is not only a great opportunity and helps your community, but is also environmentally friendly? Reuse books in your community by getting a library card to celebrate Earth 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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