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Calling all DINOSAUR ENTHUSIASTS! Discover Summer and Unearth a Story at Seymour Library, July 6 through August 15, and join us for a dinosaur-themed adventure filled with storytimes, STEAM programs, […]

June is Rainbow Book Month! Check out these Rainbow Reads for Teens! Rainbow Book Month™ is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences […]

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 […]

Battling a child who’d rather do anything but read? You’re not alone. Miss Jill has tips and tricks to help you encourage your children to discover the love of reading. […]

Sesquicentennial!  It’s the 150th anniversary of Seymour Library this year!  Seymour Library was established through a bequest in the will of local banker James Seymour.  The articles of incorporation establishing […]

This year, we’re celebrating National Library Week by giving you a behind-the-scenes look at some of our “invisible” work. Collection Maintenance We circulate a lot of books throughout the year […]

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 […]

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 […]

A new year brings hope, the chance to start over, make new plans, and set new challenges and goals. If you’re looking for a way to boost your reading, you […]

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 […]

A LOT is happening at Seymour Library in 2026! We start the year off with a construction project, a celebration of the library’s Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary), a new line-up of […]

Snow is falling, and books are calling!  Stuck on what to get the booklover in your family? Looking for some books to cozy up with on a cold winter day? […]

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