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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
/Seymour Library, in partnership with The Resting Soul and The Friends of Seymour Library, is holding its 1st poetry contest, Nature in Verse. Participants are invited to write a haiku […]
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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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Your guide to February in the Family Space
/February in the Family Space: Escape the chilly Upstate New York weather and join us at Seymour Library for some family fun! This February in the Family Space the library […]
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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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2024 Staff Picks
/Whether you are looking for a book to cozy up with on a cold winter day, or a gift for the booklover in your life, Seymour Library staff have you […]
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Family Fun and More at the Library!
/Whether you are looking for some family fun, activities to keep the kids entertained during school breaks, or to practice a little self-care among the hustle and bustle of the […]
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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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Yearly library look back for 2024!
/With 2025 right around the corner, it is time for our yearly look back! 2024 was another busy year at Seymour Library, with new community partnerships, collections, and over 500 […]
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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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Beyond Books!
/With Library Card Sign-up Month right around the corner, we wanted to highlight some of the unique resources available to borrow for FREE with your Seymour Library Card. Did you […]
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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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Take a summer self-care staycation!
/As your summer schedule fills up with day trips, vacations, summer camp, swimming lessons, and all manner of activities for the kids, make sure to carve out some time for […]
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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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Preserving Family History at the Digital Memories Lab
/Discover how easy it is to preserve your family history and memories!
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Spring Break in the Family Space
/Fun for the whole family at Seymour Library this spring!
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