Storytime

We offer a wide variety of Storytimes for babies, preschoolers and school-aged children. For further details and specific dates and times, please see our calendar or subscribe to our newsletter.

Get your stretch on this winter at Seymour Library! Instructors Deborah Daly and Wendy Vitale will lead chair yoga classes at the library. Thursday, December 6 from 3 to 4 pm with Deborah Daly. Thursday, December 20 from 3 to 4 pm with Wendy Vitale. No mats required. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. For adults.

Finding a Voice Reading & Discussion Series

Throughout history women have been silenced by the patriarchal system. Explore the ways in which female writers have found their voice during “Finding a Voice,” a reading and discussion series at Seymour Library, sponsored by Humanities New York. Dr. Maryanne Felter will facilitate the discussion in this six part series that will focus on women’s creativity in art, literature, and theater.

Technology Health and Fitness

Learn how using smartphone and computer apps to monitor your eating and physical activity habits could help you live a healthier life and reduce the symptoms of chronic illness on December 3 or 17 at 3:30 pm. Get hands-on experience using apps like My Fitness Pal. Bring your own device or use a tablet or phone provided by the Cayuga Community Health Network. Please contact the library to register.

Craft with us

Join our Knitting Circle (Tuesdays at 2 pm) or our Crochet and Chat group (Tuesdays biweekly at 11 am) to work on your next project while connecting with other knitters and crocheters at the library.

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Holiday Celebration

Explore how people all over the world celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 15 from 11am to 1 pm. Activities include crafts, games, and refreshments, with a special storytime at 11:30 am with local author, Susan Scheuerman. She will read her book The Adventures of Smokey: the Grouchy Neighbor with special guest, Smokey the Dog. Smokey will be signing books available for purchase. All ages welcome.

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Family Fort Night

Join us for an after hours family event: build a blanket fort anywhere in the library, listen to a story, watch a short winter movie, and enjoy yummy snacks. All participants must be at the library by 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 27 to register. Register for the event at the Children's Room Desk. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event. All supplies will be provided. Families are welcome to bring a flashlight if they would like.

School Break STEM Activities @ 11 am

Wednesday, Dec. 26: Build a Bridge for the Gingerbread Man Listen to the story The Gingerbread Man, then use craft materials to build a bridge to help the gingerbread man cross the river. Thursday, Dec. 27: Mini Snow Forts Listen to a fun winter story, then use marshmallows and toothpicks to build a mini snow fort. Friday, Dec. 28: Mini Snowball (Marshmallow) Launchers Listen to a fun snow story, then use craft materials to build your own mini snowball (marshmallow) launcher.

Junior Scientists: Explore Electricity

Dive into the world of science with Junior Scientists, a monthly science program for homeschooling families. This month we will explore electricity with Electronic Snap Circuits, Little Bits and more on Monday, December 17 at 1 pm. Open to all ages. All materials provided. No registration required.

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