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A History of Service at Seymour Library

/ by Jackie Kolb

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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1876 A Look at Life in Auburn. Graphic includes an image of James Seymour, and pages from the 1876 City of Auburn Directory and the 1875/76 Cayuga County Atlas
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1876: A Look at Life in Auburn

/ by Seymour Admin

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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Sesquicentennial!

/ by Dori Gottschalk-Fielding

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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Take a summer self-care staycation!

/ by Jackie Kolb

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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Digital Memories Lab at Seymour Library - Connect. Preserve. Share., with vintage photos, digitizatioin equipment.
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Preserving Family History at the Digital Memories Lab

/ by maureen

Discover how easy it is to preserve your family history and memories! 

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