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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 […]

The leaves are falling, and Seymour Library is calling! Seymour Library’s October programs are packed with Fall Family Fun! From a ghost-themed scavenger hunt in the Family Space, to ghostly […]

2025 brings new reads, programs, and more to Seymour Library! This month, we are celebrating TeenTober with a fresh selection of YA books that are sure to captivate teen readers […]

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 […]

Seymour Library is excited to announce that Sensory Kits are now available in the Family Space, thanks to funding from the 2025 FLLS Family Literacy Mini-Grant. These kits are designed […]

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, […]

If you love your library but wish you could carry it with you wherever you go, well, there’s an app for that! Libby is a free app that lets you […]

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 […]

For too long, graphic novels have been unfairly dismissed as “not real reading.” But the verdict is in, and the literary world is finally embracing graphic novels as a powerful […]

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 […]

May is Latino Books Month—a perfect time to discover and celebrate the richness of Latino culture through stories! At Seymour Library, we’re excited to highlight books that reflect the voices […]

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 […]

Birdwatching, or birding, is a hobby that combines nature, adventure, and a little bit of detective work! In our region, we’re lucky to be surrounded by diverse habitats that attract […]

April is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Poetry Month! Whether you’re a lifelong lover of verse or just beginning to explore poetry, this is the perfect […]

Seymour Library has you covered with a variety of free family fun programs (hands-on STEAM, drop-in crafts, and games) and activities designed just for teens (collage art, comic strip art, […]

Discover a new hobby, get inspired, and connect with fellow artists and DIYers at Seymour Library. With National Craft Month in March and Poetry Month in April- library staff have […]

Gotta catch’em all? Your journey starts at Seymour Library! National Pokémon Day is slated for February 27, 2025, but at Seymour Library – the adventure never ends! Whether you are […]

Are you ready for it? March Reading Madness is here at Seymour Library! That’s right—we’re hosting our very own Tournament of Books, and YOU get to decide the champion! How […]