Poetry

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

April is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Poetry Month! Whether you’re a lifelong lover of verse or just beginning to explore poetry, this is the perfect […]

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 […]

Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Nature in Verse Poetry Contest! This year, poets were asked to submit a haiku or short poem inspired by one of the four […]

We have invited members of our local poetry groups to help you discover a book or two — from haikus to free verse, poetry for children, and more!