10 Reasons You Should Give Audiobooks a Chance

10 Reasons You Should Give Audiobooks a Chance

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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 […]

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Latino Books Month -- Seymour Library

Latino Books for Children and Teens!

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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 […]

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Celebrate Make a Book Day (Presentation)

Celebrate Make a Book Day!

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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 […]

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Wining Poems Nature in Verse: 2025 Poetry Contest

Winning Poems for the Nature in Verse: 2025 Poetry Contest

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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 […]

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Celebrate Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance Month

Celebrate Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance Month

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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 […]

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Discover The Joy Of Birding In The Finger Lakes

Discover the Joy of Birding in the Finger Lakes!

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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 […]

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Celebrate and Explore National Poetry Month

Celebrate and Explore National Poetry Month

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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 […]

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Spring Break Staycation -- Your guide to Family Fun and More

Planning a staycation for your 2025 Spring Break?

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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, […]

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Spark Creativity And Learning this Spriing

Spark Creativity and Learning this Spring!

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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 […]

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Celebrate National Pokemon Day

Celebrate National Pokémon Day with your library!

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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 […]

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March Reading Madness Tournament Of Books

March Reading Madness: The Tournament of Books

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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 […]

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Celebrate Black History Month with Must-Read Books

Celebrate Black History Month with Must-Read Books

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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. Graphic with an orange and green background with a stylized graphic featuring small berries on green twigs.

Nature in Verse: 2025 Poetry Contest

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Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Nature in Verse Poetry Contest! This year, poets were asked to submit a haiku or short poem inspired by one of the four […]

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Winter Break - Explore & Create at Seymoiur Library, Feb 17-21, graphic with snow scene

Spend Winter Break Exploring and Creating!

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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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February In The Family Space - graphic with Families reading, creating and smiling at Seymour Library.

Your guide to February in the Family Space

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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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Newbery & Caldecott Award Winning books

2025 Caldecott & Newbery Winners

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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 Year New Adventures - graphic with a selection of books, the Seymour Library Logo, and a book jackets of the 2025 New Releases.

New Book Releases in 2025

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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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Library Shelfie Day - Jan 22

Celebrate Library Shelfie Day with Seymour Library!

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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 Lifelong Learning - graphic with colorful hexagons, font and the Seymour Library Logo

Welcome 2025 with Lifelong Learning

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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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Staff Picks 2024 Picks featuring a graphic with book jackets for suggested books.

2024 Staff Picks

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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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November And December at the Library

Family Fun and More at the Library!

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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 Of 2024 So Far

Top Circulating Titles/Genres (So Far) This Year

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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 - graphic with image of family reading together, the Seymour Library logo underneath them and in colorful letters the word November is spelled out above them.

Celebrate National Family Literacy Month and Day!

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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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