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{{Short description|Public library in Paxton, Illinois, US}}
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| caption = Paxton Carnegie Public Library, 2007
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| location = [[Paxton, Illinois]], [[Ford County, Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]
| location = 254 S. Market St., [[Paxton, Illinois]]
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==History==
==History==
This [[Carnegie Library]] was established in 1903 with the help of a grant from steel magnate [[Andrew Carnegie]]. The building was designed by architect [[Paul O. Moratz]] of [[Bloomington, Illinois]] and its unique architectural features have been preserved throughout its over 100 year history. Construction on the Paxton Library began when the $10,000 Carnegie grant came though; the [[cornerstone]] was laid by Harry and George Turner in October 1903. The interior has been restored to its original 1903 appearance, the original furnishings are still in use as is the original [[oak]] cirulation desk. In 2003 the cornerstone of the library was removed during the 100th anniversary celebration by Harry Turner's grandson, Alan Turner of Paxton.<ref>[http://www.paxtonlibrary.com/interest.htm History], Paxton Carnegie Public Library.</ref>
This [[Carnegie Library]] was established in 1903 with the help of a grant from steel magnate [[Andrew Carnegie]]. The building was designed by architect [[Paul O. Moratz]] of [[Bloomington, Illinois]], and its unique architectural features have been preserved throughout its over 100-year history. Construction on the Paxton Library began when the $10,000 Carnegie grant came through; the [[cornerstone]] was laid by Harry and George Turner in October 1903. The interior has been restored to its original 1903 appearance, the original furnishings are still in use as is the original [[oak]] circulation desk. In 2003 the cornerstone of the library was removed during the 100th-anniversary celebration by Harry Turner's grandson, Alan Turner of Paxton.<ref>[http://www.paxtonlibrary.com/interest.htm History], Paxton Carnegie Public Library.</ref>


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==Today==
==The library today==
[[Image:Paxtonpl.jpg|thumb|The Paxton Carnegie Library, shortly after its completion, is depcited in this early 20th century postcard.]]
[[Image:Paxtonpl.jpg|thumb|The Paxton Carnegie Library, shortly after its completion, is depicted in this early 20th-century postcard.]]
As of November [[2006]] the library director is Anne Newman and the library has five clerks on its staff. The Paxton Public Library is governed by a nine member board of trustees which meets the first Wednesday of each month. Today, the library houses over 26,000 volumes, subscriptions to 73 periodicals for adults and 10 for children and 4 newspapers, 900 videos, 300 audio books, microfilm, vertical files, city and county history information, large print books and computers and fax machines for public use. Books are circulated for two weeks at a time, magazines for one week and videos for two days. There are overdue fines assessed. All residents of the city of Paxton can have a free library card while non residents are required to pay an annual fee. The library is an active member of the Lincoln Trails Libraries System, an interlibrary loan program.<ref>[http://www.paxtonlibrary.com/aboutme.htm Library Info], Paxton Carnegie Public Library.</ref>
The Paxton Carnegie Library is governed by a nine-member board of trustees which meets the first Wednesday of each month. Today, the library houses over 26,000 volumes, subscriptions to 73 periodicals for adults and 10 for children and 4 newspapers, 1,000 videos, 300 audio books, microfilm, vertical files, city and county history information, large print books and computers and fax machines for public use. Books are circulated for two weeks at a time, magazines and DVDs for one week. There are overdue fines assessed. All residents of the city of Paxton may have a free library card while non-residents are required to pay an annual fee. The library is an active member of the Illinois Heartland Library System.<ref>[http://www.paxtonlibrary.com/aboutme.htm Library Info], Paxton Carnegie Public Library.</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Sycamore Public Library]]
* [[Sycamore Public Library]]

==Notes==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.state.il.us/hpa/ps/carnegielibraries.htm Illinois Carnegie Libraries]
*[http://www.state.il.us/hpa/ps/carnegielibraries.htm Illinois Carnegie Libraries]
*[http://home.comcast.net/~jaulik/index.html Library Postcards: Pride in Lost America]
*[http://home.comcast.net/~jaulik/index.html Library Postcards: Pride in Lost America]
*[http://www.paxtonlibrary.com/ Paxton Carnegie Library]
*[https://paxtoncarnegielibrary.org/ Paxton Carnegie Library]


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Latest revision as of 23:26, 9 July 2023

Paxton Carnegie Public Library
Paxton Carnegie Public Library, 2007
Paxton Carnegie Public Library is located in Illinois
Paxton Carnegie Public Library
Paxton Carnegie Public Library is located in the United States
Paxton Carnegie Public Library
Location254 S. Market St., Paxton, Illinois
Coordinates40°27′31″N 88°5′45″W / 40.45861°N 88.09583°W / 40.45861; -88.09583
Built1904
ArchitectPaul O. Moratz
Architectural styleClassical Revival[1]
MPSMPL015 - Illinois Carnegie Libraries Multiple Property Submission
NRHP reference No.02000463[1]
Added to NRHPMay 17, 2002[1]

Paxton Carnegie Public Library is in the Ford County, Illinois city of Paxton. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is still used by the Paxton Carnegie Library and is open as a public library.

History

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This Carnegie Library was established in 1903 with the help of a grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. The building was designed by architect Paul O. Moratz of Bloomington, Illinois, and its unique architectural features have been preserved throughout its over 100-year history. Construction on the Paxton Library began when the $10,000 Carnegie grant came through; the cornerstone was laid by Harry and George Turner in October 1903. The interior has been restored to its original 1903 appearance, the original furnishings are still in use as is the original oak circulation desk. In 2003 the cornerstone of the library was removed during the 100th-anniversary celebration by Harry Turner's grandson, Alan Turner of Paxton.[2]

Today

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The Paxton Carnegie Library, shortly after its completion, is depicted in this early 20th-century postcard.

The Paxton Carnegie Library is governed by a nine-member board of trustees which meets the first Wednesday of each month. Today, the library houses over 26,000 volumes, subscriptions to 73 periodicals for adults and 10 for children and 4 newspapers, 1,000 videos, 300 audio books, microfilm, vertical files, city and county history information, large print books and computers and fax machines for public use. Books are circulated for two weeks at a time, magazines and DVDs for one week. There are overdue fines assessed. All residents of the city of Paxton may have a free library card while non-residents are required to pay an annual fee. The library is an active member of the Illinois Heartland Library System.[3]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ History, Paxton Carnegie Public Library.
  3. ^ Library Info, Paxton Carnegie Public Library.
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