Books
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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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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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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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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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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International Latino Book Awards
/Did you know that May is Latino Books Month? To celebrate, we are highlighting a list from the International Latino Book Awards — featuring a collection of children and young […]
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April is National Poetry Month
/We have invited members of our local poetry groups to help you discover a book or two — from haikus to free verse, poetry for children, and more!
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Cozy Reads at Seymour Library
/Get ready for a cozy afternoon of reading at Seymour Library!
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Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond
/February is Black History Month, and Seymour Library staff has a list of books that celebrate black voices & stories
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2024 Caldecott & Newbery Winners
/Every year, the American Library Association announces the winners of the Newbery & Caldecott Medals at their annual ALA Youth Media Awards. These distinguished awards honor the best creative talent […]
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Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
/Get in Your Element this September—sign up for a library card! From borrowing books and digital media to checking out museum passes, games, cake pans & more, or learning a new skill, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy.
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Top Checkouts for Adults in 2022
/Wondering what everyone else is reading? Here’s a list of the top adult checkouts at Seymour Library!
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August is National Romance Awareness Month
/Celebrate Romance Awareness Month in August!
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Staff Picks 2022
/Seymour Library’s Staff Picks of 2022 If you have visited Seymour Library in person or on social media, you know that we love to talk about books! For all of […]
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Book Bytes
/To Be Taught, If Fortunate : A Novella by Becky Chambers “A quiet, contemplative story filled with awe of space and discovery. The author strikes the perfect balance of relationships between […]
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