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Thank you to everyone who submitted their poetry for the library’s 2026 Poetry Contest. We have loved reading your poems! Thank you for sharing your library memories and the reasons […]

Where can you find FREE programs designed to spark creativity and inspire DIYers of all ages? Seymour Library, of course! Connect with fellow poets, gardeners, and crafters this spring at […]

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 […]

Thank you to everyone who has helped us fill Seymour Library with LOVE this February! From writing a favorite library memory on a Post-it and sharing it on our “Library […]

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 […]

This year, Seymour Library – incorporated in May 1876 — is celebrating its 150th anniversary. A Legacy Takes Root Seymour Library’s story began with an act of civic generosity.  In […]

Romantasy became one of the biggest trends of 2025 (and a featured segment of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide!) with books and series often promoted and shared on TikTok and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fall has us feeling thankful at Seymour Library! We want to take a moment and thank the staff, volunteers, and library board for all their hard work and support.  We […]

Nearly 150 years ago, Melvil Dewey introduced the Dewey Decimal System. A classification system that organizes nonfiction books into ten main classes based on subject, which many libraries have used […]

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 […]

With the change of seasons approaching, and 2026 right around the corner, we want to take a moment and celebrate all the amazing things that have happened at Seymour Library […]

Thank you to all the families that joined us for Seymour Library’s Discover Summer series! Over 325 children registered for this year’s summer reading program focused on art, imagination, curiosity, […]

So far, over 200 children have registered for the library’s summer reading program, Discover Summer: Color Our World! Families have joined us for storytimes, crafts, STEAM book club, and visits […]

Calling all explorers! Discover Summer at Seymour Library, June 28 through August 9, and join us for an art-themed adventure filled with storytimes, STEAM programs, book to movie clubs, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

May is National Get Caught Reading Month

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 […]

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 […]