Library events calendar -

	June 2023
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			1 Seymour Summer Sketch Seymour Summer Sketch June 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Join other artists for an afternoon of sketching in the library's gardens on Thursday, June 1 and 15 at 2 pm. Bring your current project or start a new creation! Supplies will be provided. No registration required. In case of rain, this program will be held in the library's IDEA Lab. For more upcoming library programs, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/events-classes. See more details Development of Political Parties: Boom & Bust Development of Political Parties: Boom & Bust June 1, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join historian Tom Henry at Seymour Library for the final installment of Development of Political Parties on Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 pm. As reform efforts continued, the parties began to respond to the economic realities of the Twentieth century, establishing philosophies and policies that are still current. Trace the roots of today’s political parties. This program is part of the After Hours Lecture series made possible by the Friends of Seymour Library. No registration required. See more details • •	2	3 Chess Club for Kids Chess Club for Kids June 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Check out Chess Club for Kids at Seymour Library every Saturday in June for drop-in chess games! No registration required. This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. Upcoming Meetings: Saturday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1 to 2 pm This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details •	4
5 IMAGINE Storytime: Down on the Farm IMAGINE Storytime: Down on the Farm June 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Celebrate your favorite barnyard animals during this farm-themed storytime and craft on Monday, June 5 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details How Safe is Your Home? How Safe is Your Home? June 5, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn tips and tricks on home safety with a representative from the Cayuga County Health Department, during this free workshop at Seymour Library on Monday, June 5 at 1 pm. Topics include lead exposure, fire safety, residential injuries, pest control and more. Participants will be given freebies and have the option to sign up for a free home safety check. Registration is required. Please call the library at 315-252-2571 to register. The Cayuga County Healthy Neighborhoods Program is a FREE program provided by the Cayuga County Health Department in partnership with the Auburn Fire Department and Cayuga Community Health Network. See more details • •	6 Health Insurance Assistance Health Insurance Assistance June 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A New York State of Health navigator will be at Seymour Library on Tuesday, June 6 from 10 am to 12 pm. Drop in or schedule an appointment for assistance with signing up for health insurance through the Health Plan Marketplace. To make an appointment call (315) 252-7291 ext 222. Upcoming Sessions:Thursday, June 15 from 2 to 4 pm Tuesday, June 27 from 10 am to 12 pm See more details Little Wigglers (Storytime) Little Wigglers (Storytime) June 6, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shake those wiggles out during this new storytime designed for toddlers and their families. Explore stories, songs, and movement together on Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 3, but all ages are welcome. registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Seymour Stitchers Seymour Stitchers June 6, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Seymour Stitchers, is a drop-in social group where you can bring your current project (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc.) and chat with friends while you stitch. This group meets Tuesdays at 2 pm. No registration required. Upcoming Meetings: Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 2 pm See more details • • •	7 Books & Babies (Storytime) Books & Babies (Storytime) June 7, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your little ones to this lap-sit storytime for newborns (0 to 18 months) on Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 11 am. This special storytime focuses on encouraging early literacy skills through books, songs, movement and discovery. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Scrabble Club Scrabble Club June 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Drop-in for a friendly game of scrabble at Seymour Library on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Upcoming meetings: Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 2 pm See more details Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater June 7, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The library, in partnership with the Cayuga Museum of History and Art, will be offering chair yoga classes with instructor Wendy Vitale at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at the Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee St REAR, Auburn, NY 13021. Registration is not required. Mats are not required, but please bring a water bottle. See more details • • •	8 Meditation Meditation June 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Discover inner peace, relaxation, and relief from stress through both guided and silent meditation with Certified Meditation Leader Joe Sarnicola at Seymour Library on Thursday, June 8 & 22 at 2 pm. No registration required. See more details SPLD Board Governance Committee Meeting SPLD Board Governance Committee Meeting June 8, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Public Library District Board Governance Committee Meeting, 3:00 pm. Held in person at Seymour Library, 176-178 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021. Members of the public are welcome. For meeting information email: seymourlibrary@seymourlib.org. For more information about Seymour Public Library’s Board of Trustees visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/governance. See more details Black Thought, Voices, and Action Film & Discussion Black Thought, Voices, and Action Film & Discussion June 8, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Explore Black history and culture during this film and discussion series facilitated by William E. Berry, Jr. In celebration of Juneteenth, the films will focus on artists and innovators, including Gordon Parks and Mary Lou Williams. A short discussion will follow each film. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Seymour Library. No registration is required for this free program. Upcoming: June 8: Gordon Parks: Photographer, Writer, & Director Featured Film: Moments Without Proper Names (1987) (58 mins.) June 22: Mary Lou Williams: American Jazz Pianist, Arranger, & Composer Featured Film: Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015) (73 mins.) For more information, please visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/black-thought-voices-and-action This event is funded in part with the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center and the City of Auburn's Historic and Cultural Sites Commission for the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration. Additional funding comes from the Friends of Seymour Library. See more details • • •	9 Dungeons and Dragons Club Dungeons and Dragons Club June 9, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Explore dark caves, find chests of gold and silver, avoid cunning traps, and fight off terrible monsters all from the comfort of the library! Seymour Library D&D club uses the 5E rules set with some tweaks and is inclusive of everyone. This program is designed for teens (13+) and adults. For more information email Drew, at aurbanek@seymourlib.org. See more details •	10 Chess Club for Kids Chess Club for Kids June 10, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Check out Chess Club for Kids at Seymour Library every Saturday in June for drop-in chess games! No registration required. This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. Upcoming Meetings: Saturday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1 to 2 pm This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Kali Filipino Martial Arts Workshop for Kids Kali Filipino Martial Arts Workshop for Kids June 10, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm In this workshop, held on Saturday, June 10 at 2:30pm, Guro Annie will showcase a demo and lead participants in basic techniques of Kali, Filipino Martial Arts. Participants will be using foam pool noodles, which will be provided. Designed for ages 8-12, but those 8+ are welcome to join in. Space is limited. Please register in the Family Space or by calling the library at 315-252-2571. Kali is a system of martial arts from the Philippines, known for employing rattan sticks, swords and other tools, as well as empty hand, kicking and grappling techniques. Learn highly effective striking and self-defense, while honing coordination, building awareness and improving fitness. Guro Annie Sheng is a certified instructor of Kali, Filipino Martial Arts. She has trained in the mainland U.S., Hawai'i, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines. She teaches classes, seminars and private lessons. Her sessions promote bodily conditioning, physical and mental strength, assertive action and essential responses to danger. See more details • •	11
12 IMAGINE Storytime: Boats IMAGINE Storytime: Boats June 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sail away with this fun boat-themed storytime and craft on Monday, June 12 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details •	13 Little Wigglers (Storytime) Little Wigglers (Storytime) June 13, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shake those wiggles out during this new storytime designed for toddlers and their families. Explore stories, songs, and movement together on Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 3, but all ages are welcome. registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Coffee and Crime Book Club Coffee and Crime Book Club June 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States Find out WHODUNIT during Coffee and Crime Book Club on Tuesday, June 13 at 12 pm. Participants can pick any book in Nicola Upson’s “Josephine Tey” series to read. Please contact Mary at mlovell@seymourlib.org for meeting information. Upcoming meetings and book titles can be found on Seymour Library’s website: www.seymourlibrary.org/for-readers/book-clubs. See more details Seymour Stitchers Seymour Stitchers June 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Seymour Stitchers, is a drop-in social group where you can bring your current project (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc.) and chat with friends while you stitch. This group meets Tuesdays at 2 pm. No registration required. Upcoming Meetings: Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 2 pm See more details After Hours Film Series: Juneteenth After Hours Film Series: Juneteenth June 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm This documentary series, held at Seymour Library in celebration of Juneteenth, will feature films on political activist Angela Davis and the Black Power Movement, singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin, and novelist and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. No registration is required for this free program. This program is made possible by the Friends of Seymour Library. Upcoming: June 13: Angela Davis & the Black Power Movement Featured Film: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011) (Rated NR) (92 mins) June 20: Aretha Franklin Featured Film: Amazing Grace (2019) (Rated G) (87 minutes) June 27: Toni Morrison Featured Film: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) (Rated PG-13) (120 mins.) See more details • • • •	14 Books & Babies (Storytime) Books & Babies (Storytime) June 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your little ones to this lap-sit storytime for newborns (0 to 18 months) on Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 11 am. This special storytime focuses on encouraging early literacy skills through books, songs, movement and discovery. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Scrabble Club Scrabble Club June 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Drop-in for a friendly game of scrabble at Seymour Library on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Upcoming meetings: Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 2 pm See more details Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater June 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The library, in partnership with the Cayuga Museum of History and Art, will be offering chair yoga classes with instructor Wendy Vitale at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at the Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee St REAR, Auburn, NY 13021. Registration is not required. Mats are not required, but please bring a water bottle. See more details Pokémon Club Pokémon Club June 14, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Meet fellow Pokémon trainers while discovering all things Pokémon on Wednesday, June 14 at 3:30 pm. Each month we will complete different Pokémon activities. Bring your own Pokémon Trading Cards, or borrow some from the library. Designed for ages 7 and up, but all ages are welcome! Registration is not required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details • • • •	15 Health Insurance Assistance Health Insurance Assistance June 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm A New York State of Health navigator will be at Seymour Library on Thursday, June 15 from 2 to 4 pm. Drop in or schedule an appointment for assistance with signing up for health insurance through the Health Plan Marketplace. To make an appointment call (315) 252-7291 ext 222. Upcoming Sessions:Tuesday, June 27 from 10 am to 12 pm See more details Seymour Summer Sketch Seymour Summer Sketch June 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Join other artists for an afternoon of sketching in the library's gardens on Thursday, June 1 and 15 at 2 pm. Bring your current project or start a new creation! Supplies will be provided. No registration required. In case of rain, this program will be held in the library's IDEA Lab. See more details • •	16	17 Chess Club for Kids Chess Club for Kids June 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Check out Chess Club for Kids at Seymour Library every Saturday in June for drop-in chess games! No registration required. This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. Upcoming Meetings: Saturday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1 to 2 pm This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details •	18
19 Seymour Library Closed Seymour Library Closed June 19, 2023 See more details •	20 Little Wigglers (Storytime) Little Wigglers (Storytime) June 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shake those wiggles out during this new storytime designed for toddlers and their families. Explore stories, songs, and movement together on Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 3, but all ages are welcome. registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Tea & Tales Book Club Tea & Tales Book Club June 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Love historical fiction? Travel through time during Tea & Tales Book Club on Tuesday, June 20 at 12 pm. Featured Book: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Please contact Jackie at jkolb@seymourlib.org for meeting information. Upcoming meetings and book titles can be found on Seymour Library’s website: www.seymourlibrary.org/for-readers/book-clubs. See more details Seymour Stitchers Seymour Stitchers June 20, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Seymour Stitchers, is a drop-in social group where you can bring your current project (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc.) and chat with friends while you stitch. This group meets Tuesdays at 2 pm. No registration required. Upcoming Meetings: Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 2 pm See more details SPLD Finance Committee Meeting SPLD Finance Committee Meeting June 20, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Seymour Public Library District Finance Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm. Members of the public are welcome. For meeting information email: seymourlibrary@seymourlib.org. For more information about Seymour Public Library’s Board of Trustees visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/governance. See more details After Hours Film Series: Juneteenth After Hours Film Series: Juneteenth June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm This documentary series, held at Seymour Library in celebration of Juneteenth, will feature films on political activist Angela Davis and the Black Power Movement, singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin, and novelist and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. No registration is required for this free program. This program is made possible by the Friends of Seymour Library. Upcoming: June 13: Angela Davis & the Black Power Movement Featured Film: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011) (Rated NR) (92 mins) June 20: Aretha Franklin Featured Film: Amazing Grace (2019) (Rated G) (87 minutes) June 27: Toni Morrison Featured Film: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) (Rated PG-13) (120 mins.) See more details • • • • •	21 Books & Babies (Storytime) Books & Babies (Storytime) June 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your little ones to this lap-sit storytime for newborns (0 to 18 months) on Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 11 am. This special storytime focuses on encouraging early literacy skills through books, songs, movement and discovery. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details HistoryForge Volunteer Training Sessions HistoryForge Volunteer Training Sessions June 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Do you love local history? Join Auburn HistoryForge! Auburn HistoryForge is an online interactive database that maps information from the censuses of Auburn, NY, onto historical map layers. Residents and historians can use this powerful search engine to explore the buildings, neighborhoods, individuals, and families of early 20th-century Auburn. Interested volunteers can join any of the following transcription training sessions: Wednesday, May 24, June 21, and July 26 at 1 pm in Seymour Library’s IDEA Lab. Volunteers need to attend one session, where they will learn how to transcribe census records for Auburn HistoryForge. Current volunteers are also invited to join the session for in-person transcribing. It’s fun, informative and contributes to our understanding of today’s Auburn by understanding its past. Visit https://auburn.historyforge.net/ to begin your exploration and contact the library to register for our upcoming transcription session. Can’t make an in-person training session but still want to volunteer? Sign up online at https://seymourlibrary.org/ahfvolunteer/ to schedule an individual training. See more details Scrabble Club Scrabble Club June 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Drop-in for a friendly game of scrabble at Seymour Library on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Upcoming meetings: Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 2 pm See more details Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater June 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The library, in partnership with the Cayuga Museum of History and Art, will be offering chair yoga classes with instructor Wendy Vitale at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at the Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee St REAR, Auburn, NY 13021. Registration is not required. Mats are not required, but please bring a water bottle. See more details The Friends of Seymour Library Monthly Meeting The Friends of Seymour Library Monthly Meeting June 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Held in person at Seymour Library the third Wednesday of the month at 5 pm. Catch up with your fellow friends and learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. You do not need to be a member to attend. Learn more about the Friends of Seymour Library at: www.seymourlibrary.org/friends-library. See more details • • • • •	22 Coffee & Conversation Book Club Coffee & Conversation Book Club June 22, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Coffee & Conversation Book Club reads a little bit of everything! Join us on Thursday, June 22 at 10:30 am. Featured Book: Matrix by Lauren Groff Please contact Mary at mlovell@seymourlib.org for meeting information. Upcoming meetings and book titles can be found on Seymour Library’s website: www.seymourlibrary.org/for-readers/book-clubs. See more details Meditation Meditation June 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Discover inner peace, relaxation, and relief from stress through both guided and silent meditation with Certified Meditation Leader Joe Sarnicola at Seymour Library on Thursday, June 8 & 22 at 2 pm. No registration required. See more details Black Thought, Voices, and Action Film & Discussion Black Thought, Voices, and Action Film & Discussion June 22, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Explore Black history and culture during this film and discussion series facilitated by William E. Berry, Jr. In celebration of Juneteenth, the films will focus on artists and innovators, including Gordon Parks and Mary Lou Williams. A short discussion will follow each film. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Seymour Library. No registration is required for this free program. Upcoming: June 8: Gordon Parks: Photographer, Writer, & Director Featured Film: Moments Without Proper Names (1987) (58 mins.) June 22: Mary Lou Williams: American Jazz Pianist, Arranger, & Composer Featured Film: Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015) (73 mins.) For more information, please visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/black-thought-voices-and-action This event is funded in part with the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center and the City of Auburn's Historic and Cultural Sites Commission for the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration. Additional funding comes from the Friends of Seymour Library. See more details • • •	23 Dungeons and Dragons Club Dungeons and Dragons Club June 23, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Explore dark caves, find chests of gold and silver, avoid cunning traps, and fight off terrible monsters all from the comfort of the library! Seymour Library D&D club uses the 5E rules set with some tweaks and is inclusive of everyone. This program is designed for teens (13+) and adults. For more information email Drew, at aurbanek@seymourlib.org. See more details •	24 Chess Club for Kids Chess Club for Kids June 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Check out Chess Club for Kids at Seymour Library every Saturday in June for drop-in chess games! No registration required. This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. Upcoming Meetings: Saturday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1 to 2 pm This program will be held in the library’s Family Space and is designed for ages 7 and up. Chess Club is for players of all levels looking for friendly competition. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Crafternoon for Kids: Fossils Crafternoon for Kids: Fossils June 24, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm DIY at Seymour Library during Crafternoon for Kids on Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 pm. Make your own plushie of an extinct sea creature, the squid-like nautiloid. Learn about fossils with Gilda Brower while handling fossils of extinct sea creatures. Designed for ages 8-12, but all ages welcome. Space is limited. Please register in the Family Space or by calling the library at 315-252-2571. See more details • •	25
26 IMAGINE Storytime: Pete the Cat IMAGINE Storytime: Pete the Cat June 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for this groovy storytime featuring Pete the Cat on Monday, June 26 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details •	27 Health Insurance Assistance Health Insurance Assistance June 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A New York State of Health navigator will be at Seymour Library on Tuesday, June 27 from 10 am to 12 pm. Drop in or schedule an appointment for assistance with signing up for health insurance through the Health Plan Marketplace. To make an appointment call (315) 252-7291 ext 222. See more details Little Wigglers (Storytime) Little Wigglers (Storytime) June 27, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Shake those wiggles out during this new storytime designed for toddlers and their families. Explore stories, songs, and movement together on Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 11 am. Designed for ages 2 to 3, but all ages are welcome. registration required. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Seymour Stitchers Seymour Stitchers June 27, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm The Seymour Stitchers, is a drop-in social group where you can bring your current project (knitting, crochet, sewing, etc.) and chat with friends while you stitch. This group meets Tuesdays at 2 pm. No registration required. Upcoming Meetings: Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 2 pm See more details SPLD Board of Trustees meeting SPLD Board of Trustees meeting June 27, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Seymour Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting, 4:00 pm. Members of the public are welcome. For meeting information email: seymourlibrary@seymourlib.org. For more information about Seymour Public Library’s Board of Trustees visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/governance. See more details After Hours Film Series: Juneteenth After Hours Film Series: Juneteenth June 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm This documentary series, held at Seymour Library in celebration of Juneteenth, will feature films on political activist Angela Davis and the Black Power Movement, singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin, and novelist and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. No registration is required for this free program. This program is made possible by the Friends of Seymour Library. Upcoming: June 13: Angela Davis & the Black Power Movement Featured Film: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011) (Rated NR) (92 mins) June 20: Aretha Franklin Featured Film: Amazing Grace (2019) (Rated G) (87 minutes) June 27: Toni Morrison Featured Film: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) (Rated PG-13) (120 mins.) See more details • • • • •	28 Books & Babies (Storytime) Books & Babies (Storytime) June 28, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your little ones to this lap-sit storytime for newborns (0 to 18 months) on Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 11 am. This special storytime focuses on encouraging early literacy skills through books, songs, movement and discovery. For upcoming programs in Seymour Library's Family Space, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/programs. See more details Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances June 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association at Seymour Library on Wednesday, June 28 at 1 pm and learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future costs and the benefits of early planning. Registration is required for this free program. Please call the library at 315-252-2571 to register. See more details Scrabble Club Scrabble Club June 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Drop-in for a friendly game of scrabble at Seymour Library on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Upcoming meetings: Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 2 pm See more details Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater Chair Yoga at the Carriage House Theater June 28, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The library, in partnership with the Cayuga Museum of History and Art, will be offering chair yoga classes with instructor Wendy Vitale at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21, & 28 at the Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee St REAR, Auburn, NY 13021. Registration is not required. Mats are not required, but please bring a water bottle. See more details STEAM Club: Fossils STEAM Club: Fossils June 28, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Discover Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math during Seymour Library’s hands-on STEAM Club on Wednesday, June 28 at 4 pm. Make your own fossil creatures. Learn about fossils with Gilda Brower while handling fossils of extinct sea creatures. Designed for ages 8-12, but all ages welcome. Space is limited. Please register in the Family Space or by calling the library at 315-252-2571. See more details Otherworlds Sci-Fi Fantasy Club Otherworlds Sci-Fi Fantasy Club June 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm A Science Fiction and Fantasy book club with a twist! Otherworlds Club invites participants to discuss a book, movie, game, or comic that centers around a monthly theme. Join us on Wednesday, June 28 at 5 pm. This month’s topic: “Magic is good/hopeful.” Come to the meeting with the titles and stories of your favorite media where science or magic is good, trustworthy, restorative, protective, etc. For more information, please contact Drew at aurbanek@seymourlib.org. See more details Read More Book Club Read More Book Club June 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Read More Book Club picks categories in support of the library’s reading challenge. Join us on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 pm. This month’s categories: “An Audiobook” or “A Book Featuring an LGBTQ+ Protagonist” Please contact Lisa Carr at lcarr@seymourlib.org for meeting location. Upcoming meetings and book titles can be found on Seymour Library’s website: www.seymourlibrary.org/for-readers/book-clubs. For more information about Seymour Library’s Read More! Reading Challenge, including book suggestions, visit: www.seymourlibrary.org/read-more. See more details • • • • • • •	29 Author’s Corner: Picture Books & YA Author’s Corner: Picture Books & YA June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Connect with authors from all over Upstate New York during Seymour Library’s Author’s Corner. Discover the world of picture books and young adult fiction with local authors on Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 pm. This new series will run through July. Each month a different writing genre will be spotlighted. Enjoy readings by local authors and get a behind-the scenes look at their writing process. Books will be available to purchase. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Seymour Library. No registration is required for this free program. For more information, visit: seymourlibrary.org/authors-corner-series. This program is part of the After Hours Lecture series made possible by the Friends of Seymour Library. See more details •	30

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