Exciting Changes and Improvements Coming to Seymour Library!
- 11/19/2025
- 17:16
- maureen
We’re making improvements to better serve you! Seymour Library is undergoing construction to create new spaces and update existing areas.
Latest Updates
Construction is almost done at Seymour Library, and the results are worth the wait!
We want to thank everyone for their patience over these past few months. The work touched several key spaces throughout the building, and we think you’ll notice the difference right away.
The fiction room got a full overhaul, with new LED fixtures and accent lights installed within the skylights. What was once a dim space is now a bright, welcoming reading room. Come browse the stacks or settle in with a book and see for yourself.
The DVD room and Large Type Room received the same treatment, and both spaces are equally improved.
Our walls got some attention, too. A painting crew spent a month carefully scraping, resurfacing, and repainting, and afterward, new carpeting was installed.
Looking ahead, we will have two private study rooms available, and the upstairs will feature a new staff meeting space. We are so proud of this building and the community it serves. We hope you’ll stop in soon and see it for yourself.
Past Updates
Another Construction Milestone! We’re making progress, and this one you’ll be able to feel underfoot!
While the crew works their magic (removing the old carpet and laying the new), our Fiction Room will be temporarily closed. We’re hoping everything will be wrapped up by Tuesday, June 1.
Brand-new lighting has been installed in our DVD & Large Type Rooms, and the difference is night and day. Whether you’re browsing your next favorite film or searching for a large print title, you’ll notice the upgrade the moment you walk in.
We will continue to update our website and social media with the latest on our construction project. Please follow us on Facebook for the latest news!
What’s Happening
Upper Level: Our second floor is being redesigned to add a meeting room. The nonfiction section has been condensed and moved to make room for these updates.
Throughout the Library: We’re brightening up spaces with new lighting in the fireplace room, DVD room, and historic areas of the building. We’re also converting the North Lobby closet into a small study room and updating our current study room. Part of the construction project includes repairing and painting the walls and ceiling in our historic space!
A view of the painting project in our Historic North Lobby at the library!
Drop-in programs, including storytimes, STEAM, Mah Jongg, Crochet & Knitting Club, etc., will continue to meet at the library during this time. If you have any questions on where a program is being held, please visit our website or call the library at 315-252-2571
Timeline and Questions
Construction is currently underway, and we will update this page on a regular basis.
How does this affect accessibility during construction?
Our fiction room is currently closed to the public. We remain committed to providing you with the books that you want, so please call us to request a book from our fiction collection, or go online to request your next favorite read! At the end of the day, our staff will pull your selections from the fiction collection, and your request will be ready the next day. Please note this applies only to books from our library’s collection, and Seymour Library is your pick-up location.
We’re committed to serving all patrons during this time:
- Need mobility assistance? Call us at 315-252-2571 before your visit to arrange accommodations.
- Prefer to stay in your car? Curbside pickup is available!
How is this funded?
Seymour Library secured a grant from the NYS Division of Library Development Construction Grant Program. We are grateful to the Allyn Family Foundation, Fred L. Emerson Foundation, and Stanley W. Metcalf and D.E. French Foundations for providing matching funds.
I need a space for a meeting. What are my options?
The library’s small study room is currently closed, and for individuals who enjoyed the convenience of using the library as a place for a small, intimate meeting, there are other options within our community, and some are just a quick walk away. The list below features several facilities within Auburn that offer meeting rooms and spaces. Please note that some entities do charge a small fee for the use of their space.
Space/Meeting Rooms with a fee:
Melody’s:
Designated office space/conference room for meetings or Zoom calls with 24/7 access. Contact for pricing and details.
Location: 128 Genesee Street, Suite 100, Auburn, NY
Phone Number: (315) 370-9227
Business Hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 am – 5 pm
https://melodys-cny.com/contact-2/
CommonPlace Auburn:
Perfect for business meetings, client presentations, or team sessions.
Location: 2 South Street, Auburn, NY
Phone: (315) 252-2481
Email: manager@auburncowork.com
https://www.auburncowork.com/
Free Meeting Space:
Lyons National Bank (LNB):
Community Rooms can be reserved, based on availability, during and after banking hours. Restrooms and kitchen areas are also available for those using our rooms. It’s LNB’s way of helping to enrich our communities.
Location: 311 Grant Avenue Rd, Auburn, NY
Phone: (315) 567-0200
https://bankwithlnb.com/community-rooms
NYS ERHC:
Cafe seating with wifi, open to the public, no reservations required.
Conference Room available with a reservation.
Location: 25 South Street, Auburn, NY
Phone: (315) 258-9820
https://equalrightsheritage.com
Stay Updated
Follow our blog and events calendar for the latest construction news and library programs. Updates will also be posted to our social media!
Thank you for your patience as we improve your library experience!