Books

Connect and Create at Seymour Library!
/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 […]
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Sharing the Library Love
/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 […]
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National Library Lovers’ Month is not over!
/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 […]
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Celebrate Black History Month
/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. […]
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March Reading Madness Returns
/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 […]
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Sesquicentennial!
/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 […]
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Romantasy: The Biggest Trend of 2025
/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 […]
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Share Your Library Love!
/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 […]
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2026 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. For nearly a century, […]
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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 28th, 2026. This annual event is your chance to show off your love […]
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How to Track Your Reading Goals
/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 […]
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Top Circulating Titles of 2025
/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 […]
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Introducing the Seymour Library Classification System
/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 […]
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New Ways to Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!
/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 […]
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A Year of Stories, Connections, and Community Partnerships
/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 […]
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Get to Know Libby: Your Library in Your Pocket
/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 […]
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Color your world this summer at Seymour Library!
/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 […]
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Yes, Graphic Novels Are Reading!
/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 […]
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Discover Summer at Seymour Library!
/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 […]
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10 Reasons You Should Give Audiobooks a Chance
/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 for Children and Teens!
/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!
/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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Get Caught Reading at Seymour Library!
/May is National Get Caught Reading Month
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Celebrate Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance Month
/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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