The things we do for love...at the library -- graphic with photo of Seymour Library surrounded by red hearts.

The Things We Do For Love… at the Library!

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Like walkin’ in the rain and the snow. When there’s nowhere to go… Actually, there is! Stop into Seymour Library, it’s FREE! Sign up for a card if you don’t […]

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2026 Poetry Contest Header -- graphic with hearts and Seymour Library Logo and the Friends logo

2026 Poetry Contest

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Calling all poets! In celebration of Seymour Library’s 150th Anniversary, this year’s poetry contest invites participants to share their Library Love through verse. Share a favorite memory of your local […]

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Share Your Library Love! Graphic with hearts and library stories and memories. In the left corner is a groundhog holding a Seymour Library Card.

Share Your Library Love! 

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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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The Winners Are! Caldecott and Newbery Awards in 2026

2026 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. For nearly a century, […]

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Top Circulating Titles of 2025 -- Graphic has a multi-color background and book jackets for a variety of books available.

Top Circulating Titles of 2025

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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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A Season of Thanks -graphic with fall leaves and images from a variety of library programs.

A Season of Thanks: Celebrating YOU, Our Library Community

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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 […]

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Fall Fun at Seymour Library - graphic with image of woman dressed in a halloween costume and two small children smiling.

Fall Fun with Seymour Library!

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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 […]

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Sensory Kits are Now Available in the Family Space

Sensory Kits Are Now Available

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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 […]

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A Year of Stories Connections and Community Parnterships

A Year of Stories, Connections, and Community Partnerships

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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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From Summer Fun to Fall Learning

From Summer Fun to Fall Learning

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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, […]

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Color your world this summer at Seymour Library -- Assemblage of photos and graphics

Color your world this summer at Seymour Library!

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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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Color Our World - 2025 Discover Summer Reading Program

Discover Summer at Seymour Library!

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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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Juneteenth Reads for Families and Children

Juneteenth Reads for Families and Children: Celebrate Freedom Together

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Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. Families can celebrate more than 160 years of freedom by learning more […]

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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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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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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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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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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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