
Latino Books for Children and Teens!
/May is Latino Books Month—a perfect time to discover and celebrate the richness of Latino culture through stories! At Seymour Library, we’re excited to highlight books that reflect the voices […]
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Celebrate Make a Book Day!
/There’s something magical about holding a handmade book — every fold, every stitch, and every page tells a story even before the words do. Make a Book Day invites you […]
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Winning Poems for the Nature in Verse: 2025 Poetry Contest
/First Place: Adult Category haikuby D.A. Xiaolin Spires webbed feet squelcha crane couple honks in unisonmontezuma’s swamp breathes good morning First Place: Teen Category Montezuma Wildlife Refugeby Lily Ridley The […]
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Celebrate Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance Month
/April is the time to celebrate and uplift neurodivergent voices as we recognize Autism Acceptance Month and Neurodiversity Celebration Month. At Seymour Library, we believe in creating an inclusive and […]
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Celebrate and Explore National Poetry Month
/April is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Poetry Month! Whether you’re a lifelong lover of verse or just beginning to explore poetry, this is the perfect […]
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Celebrate National Pokémon Day with your library!
/Gotta catch’em all? Your journey starts at Seymour Library! National Pokémon Day is slated for February 27, 2025, but at Seymour Library – the adventure never ends! Whether you are […]
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March Reading Madness: The Tournament of Books
/Are you ready for it? March Reading Madness is here at Seymour Library! That’s right—we’re hosting our very own Tournament of Books, and YOU get to decide the champion! How […]
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Celebrate Black History Month with Must-Read Books
/Black history is rich, complex, and essential—and at Seymour Library, we believe it should be celebrated all year long! From powerful memoirs to gripping historical fiction, our collection is filled […]
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Nature in Verse: 2025 Poetry Contest
/Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Nature in Verse Poetry Contest! This year, poets were asked to submit a haiku or short poem inspired by one of the four […]
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Spend Winter Break Exploring and Creating!
/Winter Break is right around the corner, and we have the perfect cure for cabin fever – a visit to Seymour Library! Whether you’re looking for engaging activities or just […]
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2025 Caldecott & Newbery Winners
/Every year, the American Library Association honors the best in children’s literature with the Newbery Medal for outstanding writing and the Caldecott Medal for exceptional illustration. These prestigious awards celebrate […]
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New Book Releases in 2025
/New Year, New Adventures: A Look at 2025 New Releases! The new year brings with it the thrill of discovery—new stories to devour, new worlds to explore, and new characters […]
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Celebrate Library Shelfie Day with Seymour Library!
/Calling all book lovers! Library Shelfie Day is just around the corner, taking place on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. This annual event is your chance to show off your love for […]
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Welcome 2025 with Lifelong Learning
/New year, new adventures! Make Seymour Library your go-to destination for lifelong learning in 2025. Whether you want to dive into a new hobby, embrace self-care, or connect with others, […]
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Top Circulating Titles/Genres (So Far) This Year
/Do you have a vacation coming up or some time off from work and are looking for a book to devour over the holidays? Or do you want to know […]
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Celebrate National Family Literacy Month and Day!
/National Family Literacy Day® is celebrated on November 1st each year and is a kickoff to National Family Literacy Month. National Family Literacy Month is a time to recognize the […]
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Discover Must-Read Books for TeenTober!
/October is here, the leaves are falling and the books are calling. At Seymour Library that means it’s time for TeenTober! TeenTober is a nationwide celebration created to encourage learning […]
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Celebrate Lantine & Hispanic Heritage Month
/Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. Originally, it began as a week-long celebration in 1968, and twenty years later it was expanded to […]
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Romance Reads and Reviews
/Do you know that August is National Romance Awareness Month? Romance Awareness Month was created to encourage couples to give attention to their relationship at all times of the year. […]
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The Peace Collection at Seymour Library
/The Peace Collection is a new collection available at Seymour Library that features books for all age groups, both fiction and nonfiction that focus on fostering peace and promoting a […]
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Read Lambda Literary Award Winners
/The Lambda Literary Awards (also known as the Lammys) was created in 1989 to showcase LGBTQIA+ books. The books listed below are either in Seymour Library’s collection or available in […]
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10 Graphic Novels to Read this Summer
/Summer! School is out and graphic novels are in at the library!
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Discover Summer at Seymour Library!
/Discover Summer at Seymour Library, June 29 through August 16, and step into an adventure filled with storytimes, STEAM programs, book to movie clubs, and more. All you need is your imagination and curiosity!
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Discover the Value of Your Library!
/Joining us for this blog is Mary Beth Nezami, who has been coming in on her afternoons to digitize family videos at the Digital Memories Lab at Seymour Library. This […]
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