Paine Branch Library

Currently closed
Sun: Closed
Mon - Tue: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Wed - Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Library Information

Address: 
113 Nichols Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13206
Phone: 
(315) 435-5442
Fax: 
(315) 435-3553
Accessibility: 
Full
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Holiday Closings

Memorial Day Weekend05/24/25, 05/25/25
Memorial Day05/26/25
Juneteenth06/19/25
Independence Day07/04/25
Day After Independence Day07/05/25
Labor Day Weekend08/30/25, 08/31/25
Labor Day09/01/25
Veterans Day11/11/25
Thanksgiving Eve (closes at 5:00 PM)11/26/25
Thanksgiving11/27/25
Day After Thanksgiving11/28/25
Christmas Eve (closes at 5:00 PM)12/24/25
Christmas12/25/25
New Year's Eve12/31/25

Events

  • Completely fine free
  • Fees still charged for lost items

Paine Branch Library was originally the Eastwood Library, and became part of the Syracuse Public Library system when Eastwood was annexed by the city in 1926.  It was then known as the Eastwood Branch.  The present facility, named for local newspaperman and librarian Dr. Paul Mayo Paine, opened on March 19, 1958.   Dr. Paine served as the Director of the Syracuse Public Library from 1915-1942.

The library collection consists of nearly 20,000 book and media resources, a unique collection of historical materials about the Eastwood community, Internet computers for adults and children, and offers free wireless access.

Staff: 

Branch Manager: Celeste Moore

Legislators: 

NYS Assembly
NYS Senate
Onondaga County Legislature Members