Library events calendar

	September 2018
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3 Seymour Library closed Seymour Library closed September 3, 2018 See more details •	4 Policy Committee Meeting - Seymour Public Library District Policy Committee Meeting - Seymour Public Library District September 4, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, 2 State St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Members of the public are welcome. See more details Knitting Circle Knitting Circle September 4, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States An informal weekly group for knitters who want to gather at the library and work on their knitting projects. See more details Finding a Voice: Female Creativity and Expression in Literature - Introductory Session Finding a Voice: Female Creativity and Expression in Literature - Introductory Session September 4, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Explore the ways in which female writers have found their voice during an introductory session to a new reading and discussion series with Dr. Maryanne Felter. Supplies are limited, so please register at 252-2571 or stop by the main desk to sign up. Visit www.seymourlibrary.org/findingavoice for more information.This program was made possible by Humanities New York and the Friends of Seymour Library. See more details • • •	5 Civics in Action: Dana Balter Civics in Action: Dana Balter September 5, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Dana Balter, Democratic Candidate for Congress will hold a town hall meeting. This public forum is free and open to the public. Incumbent U.S. Representative John Katko has been invited to attend. See more details •	6	7 Library closed Library closed September 7, 2018 Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Seymour Library will be closed for the day for staff training. See more details •	8	9
10 Let’s Play Let’s Play September 10, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A drop in play time for babies and their caregivers. Open to children from birth to 18 months; no registration required. See more details Technology, Health, and Fitness Technology, Health, and Fitness September 10, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Are you looking for a new way to control chronic illness such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and arthritis? Do you want to have better blood work results? 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. Bring your own device or use a tablet or phone provided by the Cayuga Community Health Network. Registration is required, so please call the library at 252-2571. See more details Trustee Informational Session Trustee Informational Session September 10, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Learn about the role of library trustee and the qualifications necessary at an informational meeting for anyone interested in becoming a library trustee. This year, registered voters in the city of Auburn can vote for one candidate to represent Auburn . Registered voters in the town of Fleming can vote for two candidates to represent Fleming. See more details • • •	11 Little Wigglers Little Wigglers September 11, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A toddler storytime program for children and caregivers. This week’s theme: sharing. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Coffee and Crime Book Club Coffee and Crime Book Club September 11, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States Topic: The Maggie Hope series by Susan Elia MacNeal. All readers welcome; please read any book in the selected series before the meeting. See more details Knitting Circle Knitting Circle September 11, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States An informal weekly group for knitters who want to gather at the library and work on their knitting projects. See more details Finding a Voice, Session One Finding a Voice, Session One September 11, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Explore the ways in which female writers have found their voice during a reading and discussion series with Dr. Maryanne Felter. Supplies are limited, so please register at 252-2571 or stop by the main desk to sign up. For more information visit the library’s website at seymourlibrary.org/findingavoice. This program was made possible by Humanities New York and the Friends of Seymour Library. See more details • • • •	12 Toddler Tango Toddler Tango September 12, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A toddler song and movement program for children and caregivers. This week’s theme: sharing. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Weekly Wednesday Activity Weekly Wednesday Activity September 12, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A weekly after school club for all ages. Each week there will be a different activity based on the weekly themes of crafts, Lego building, science and technology, or games. This week: Lego building. No registration required. See more details Local Government from a Tax Perspective Local Government from a Tax Perspective September 12, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA What does government look like from a property tax perspective? Learn about the often complicated and confusing role property taxes play in funding our local governments, schools and services with Kelly Anderson. See more details • • •	13 SCORE Business Counseling SCORE Business Counseling September 13, 2018 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Auburn SCORE provides free and confidential walk-in counseling to help entrepreneurs start small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. See more details Chair Yoga Chair Yoga September 13, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Get your stretch on this fall at Seymour Library! Instructor Deborah Daly will lead a chair yoga class on the library’s front lawn (or inside in case of bad weather). No mats required. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. See more details • •	14	15 Discover Nature: Explore Trees and Leaves Discover Nature: Explore Trees and Leaves September 15, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A hands-on, exploratory program where children and families will discover nature. Programs will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details History Book Club History Book Club September 15, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States Featured book: Grant by Ron Chernow, Part I (p. 3-113). All readers welcome. See more details Saturday Sensory Time: Welcome Fall Saturday Sensory Time: Welcome Fall September 15, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Explore stories, songs, movement, and play during this sensory-friendly program. Open to all ages and abilities; designed for children who experience sensory integration challenges, are on the autism spectrum, or have a difficult time in a large group setting. No registration required. See more details • • •	16
17 Let’s Play Let’s Play September 17, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A drop in play time for babies and their caregivers. Open to children from birth to 18 months; no registration required. See more details Junior Scientists: Chemistry Junior Scientists: Chemistry September 17, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A monthly science program for homeschooling families. Open to all ages. All materials provided. No registration required. See more details Finance Committee Meeting - Seymour Public Library District Finance Committee Meeting - Seymour Public Library District September 17, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Members of the public are welcome. See more details First Amendment and Freedom of Press in the Modern Age First Amendment and Freedom of Press in the Modern Age September 17, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Learn the impact of the First Amendment and freedom of press on your everyday life with Newhouse professor and director of the Tully Center of Free Speech, Roy Gutterman. Gutterman will highlight the importance of these protections, not just for the press, but for citizens. See more details • • • •	18 Little Wigglers Little Wigglers September 18, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A toddler storytime program for children and caregivers. This week’s theme: bedtime. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Crochet and Chat Crochet and Chat September 18, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Bring your projects, chat with friends, and get useful tips. See more details Tea and Tales Book Club Tea and Tales Book Club September 18, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Love Historical Fiction? Can't get enough of the classics? Dive into the past with the library’s newest book club. Featured book: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. See more details Knitting Circle Knitting Circle September 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States An informal weekly group for knitters who want to gather at the library and work on their knitting projects. See more details • • • •	19 Toddler Tango Toddler Tango September 19, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A toddler song and movement program for children and caregivers. This week’s theme: bedtime. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Weekly Wednesday Activity Weekly Wednesday Activity September 19, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A weekly after school club for all ages. Each week there will be a different activity based on the weekly themes of crafts, Lego building, science and technology, or games. This week: science and technology. No registration required. See more details Pajama Storytime: Bedtime Pajama Storytime: Bedtime September 19, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A program with stories, songs and movement activities. Pajamas are encouraged. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Friends of Seymour Library Calendar Release Party Friends of Seymour Library Calendar Release Party September 19, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176-178 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA The 2019 calendar features local historical sites, events, and people. Calendars will be available during the kick off for a suggested $10 donation. Refreshments provided. For more information about the Friends of Seymour Library and where you can pick up a 2019 calendar, visit their website at friendsofseymourlibrary.org or on Facebook at Friends of Seymour Library. See more details • • • •	20 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga September 20, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Get your stretch on this fall at Seymour Library! Instructor Wendy Vitale will lead a chair yoga class on the library’s front lawn (or inside in case of bad weather). No mats required. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. See more details •	21	22	23
24 Let’s Play Let’s Play September 24, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A drop in play time for babies and their caregivers. Open to children from birth to 18 months; no registration required. See more details Technology, Health, and Fitness Technology, Health, and Fitness September 24, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Are you looking for a new way to control chronic illness such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and arthritis? Do you want to have better blood work results? 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. Bring your own device or use a tablet or phone provided by the Cayuga Community Health Network. Registration is required, so please call the library at 252-2571. See more details Seymour Library’s Civics Film Series, Part One Seymour Library’s Civics Film Series, Part One September 24, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Join us for a screening of the classic 1976 film, All The President’s Men (runtime 138 minutes), on Monday, September 24 at 6 pm at Auburn Public Theater. There will be a brief intro before the film by the library’s own Shawn Connery. See more details • • •	25 Little Wigglers Little Wigglers September 25, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A toddler storytime program for children and caregivers. This week’s theme: a messy storytime. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Knitting Circle Knitting Circle September 25, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States An informal weekly group for knitters who want to gather at the library and work on their knitting projects. See more details Seymour Library Board of Trustees meeting Seymour Library Board of Trustees meeting September 25, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Members of the public are welcome. See more details Refugees, Asylum, and Migration: Civic Literacy Series Refugees, Asylum, and Migration: Civic Literacy Series September 25, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA The U.S. has a long history of accepting refugees as well as a history of refusing entry to some people. Take a look at the history of modern refugees in the US and the issues and law associated with a variety of groups as they attempted and continue to attempt to escape from situations around the world and re-settle in the U.S., with local historian Tom Henry. See more details • • • •	26 Toddler Tango Toddler Tango September 26, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A toddler song and movement program for children and caregivers. This week: Nature Yoga with Carrie Empie. Open to all ages; no registration required. See more details Weekly Wednesday Activity Weekly Wednesday Activity September 26, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA A weekly after school club for all ages. Each week there will be a different activity based on the weekly themes of crafts, Lego building, science and technology, or games. This week: games. No registration required. See more details Read More Book Club Read More Book Club September 26, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prison City Pub and Brewery, 28 State St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States Seymour Library’s evening club reads books in support of the library's reading challenge. Read a book from the category and then discuss it during the book club. This month: an award-winning book. All readers welcome. This club meets at Prison City Pub and Brewery located at 28 State Street in Auburn, NY. See more details • • •	27 Coffee and Conversation Book Club Coffee and Conversation Book Club September 27, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, United States Featured book: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. All readers welcome. See more details Chair Yoga Chair Yoga September 27, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Get your stretch on this fall at Seymour Library! Instructor Wendy Vitale will lead a chair yoga class on the library’s front lawn (or inside in case of bad weather). No mats required. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. See more details SCORE Business Counseling SCORE Business Counseling September 27, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Auburn SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling, free or low-cost local seminars, business tools, and connections to local resources. For more information about Auburn SCORE, visit their website at www.auburn.score.org or call (315) 252-7291. See more details • • •	28	29 Chess Club Chess Club September 29, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Library, 176 Genesee St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA Learn to play chess with chess master Tom McKellop. Beginners welcome. See more details •	30

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