Learning & Resources
A History of Service at Seymour Library
/From 1876 to 2026, Seymour Library has gone through a lot of changes! As we continue to celebrate the Library’s Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary), we want to take a moment and […]
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Seymour Library is Your Partner for a Successful School Year!
/Whether your child is starting kindergarten or preparing for graduation, Seymour Library offers resources to support learning, creativity, and lifelong curiosity. Your library card can pave the path to a […]
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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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1876: A Look at Life in Auburn
/Sesquicentennial! It’s the 150th anniversary of Seymour Library this year! Seymour Library was established through a bequest in the will of local banker James Seymour. The articles of incorporation establishing […]
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National Library Week Goes Behind the Stacks
/This year, we’re celebrating National Library Week by giving you a behind-the-scenes look at some of our “invisible” work. Collection Maintenance We circulate a lot of books throughout the year […]
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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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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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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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TeenTober 2025
/2025 brings new reads, programs, and more to Seymour Library! This month, we are celebrating TeenTober with a fresh selection of YA books that are sure to captivate teen readers […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrate National Pokémon Day with your library!
/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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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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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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Beyond Books!
/With Library Card Sign-up Month right around the corner, we wanted to highlight some of the unique resources available to borrow for FREE with your Seymour Library Card. Did you […]
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