Families

How to Discover Summer and Unearth a Story with Seymour Library!
/Calling all DINOSAUR ENTHUSIASTS! Discover Summer and Unearth a Story at Seymour Library, July 6 through August 15, and join us for a dinosaur-themed adventure filled with storytimes, STEAM programs, […]
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Winning Over Your Reluctant Reader
/Battling a child who’d rather do anything but read? You’re not alone. Miss Jill has tips and tricks to help you encourage your children to discover the love of reading. […]
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Winners of the 2026 Poetry Contest
/Thank you to everyone who submitted their poetry for the library’s 2026 Poetry Contest. We have loved reading your poems! Thank you for sharing your library memories and the reasons […]
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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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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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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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A Season of Thanks: Celebrating YOU, Our Library Community
/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 with Seymour Library!
/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
/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 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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From Summer Fun to Fall Learning
/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!
/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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Juneteenth Reads for Families and Children: Celebrate Freedom Together
/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 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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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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Planning a staycation for your 2025 Spring Break?
/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 Spring!
/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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Spend Winter Break Exploring and Creating!
/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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Your guide to February in the Family Space
/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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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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Family Fun and More at the Library!
/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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