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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]