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October is here, and Halloween will wrap up the end of the month. It’s a perfect time to dive into spooky reads that are not so scary. Are you looking […]

It’s the perfect time to talk with kids about kindness, empathy, and standing up for others. Whether you’re looking for a story that starts the conversation or one that shows […]

We invite you to see the gardens at Seymour Library through the eyes of our gardeners. Every day, a team of dedicated volunteers comes in early in the morning to […]

Cozy up this September! It’s back to school and back to the books. This month, the Read More Reading Challenge is “Read a Cozy Mystery.” What makes a book a […]

Whether your child is starting kindergarten or preparing for graduation, Seymour Library offers resources to support learning, creativity, and lifelong curiosity. Your library card can pave the path to a […]

The Seymour Library sign on Genesee Street was recently vandalized, with the Pride colors on the post spray-painted black. The incident has been reported to the Auburn Police Department. We […]

Try all of the colors of the reading rainbow at Seymour Library! These favorite reads from our dedicated staff cover everything from contemporary romance to fantasy to graphic novels and […]

Sharing the library love was like peanut butter and jelly, or as Forrest Gump would say, like peas and carrots. Well, we all know life is like a box of […]

Black History Month is a time to honor the extraordinary legacy of Black Americans, and every great journey starts with a single step — in this case, a single page. […]

It’s game on in the courts and at the library! Back by popular demand, March Reading Madness Returns for another season at Seymour Library! That’s right—we’re hosting a week-long Tournament […]

Like walkin’ in the rain and the snow. When there’s nowhere to go… Actually, there is! Stop into Seymour Library, it’s FREE! Sign up for a card if you don’t […]

Calling all poets! In celebration of Seymour Library’s 150th Anniversary, this year’s poetry contest invites participants to share their Library Love through verse. Share a favorite memory of your local […]

Nothing says love like a Post-it! This February, we’re celebrating all the ways our library touches hearts! We’re inviting you to grab a heart-shaped Post-it and leave us a love […]

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. For nearly a century, […]

Calling all book lovers! Library Shelfie Day is just around the corner, taking place on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. This annual event is your chance to show off your love […]

2025 is officially over, and now it’s time to reflect! We’re taking the time to look at our top circulating titles here at Seymour Library. From books and collections catering […]

We’re making improvements to better serve you! Seymour Library is undergoing construction to create new spaces and update existing areas. Latest Updates Construction is almost done at Seymour Library, and […]

2025 brings new reads, programs, and more to Seymour Library! This month, we are celebrating TeenTober with a fresh selection of YA books that are sure to captivate teen readers […]

As we move into fall, it’s time to honor Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968, and twenty years later, it was expanded to […]

Seymour Library is excited to announce that Sensory Kits are now available in the Family Space, thanks to funding from the 2025 FLLS Family Literacy Mini-Grant. These kits are designed […]

If you love your library but wish you could carry it with you wherever you go, well, there’s an app for that! Libby is a free app that lets you […]

For too long, graphic novels have been unfairly dismissed as “not real reading.” But the verdict is in, and the literary world is finally embracing graphic novels as a powerful […]

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. Families can celebrate more than 160 years of freedom by learning more […]

Audiobooks. For some, the very word raises eyebrows. Is that reading? I used to wonder the same. For years, I was a die-hard physical book lover. I loved the feel […]