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Seymour Eclipse 2024

The Seymour Library will remain open for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. The library will open for reserved parking at 9:00 am. Reserve your space here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12113894.

Programs for education and entertainment will run through the day, beginning at 11:00 am and finishing at 6:00 pm. The library will close at regular hours at 8:00 pm. The Kiwanis Club of Brockport will be on site to provide food and the library will have outdoor restrooms, in addition to all indoor facilities being open. We will have a limited supply of eclipse glasses on hand for the day of the eclipse on a first come basis. Circulation and reference services will close at 1:00 pm and resume around 4:00 pm, as conditions allow.

In the absence of an emergency, or barring any recommendations from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, all activities will continue as scheduled, per our digital calendar. The Seymour Library will publicize any changes. Please refrain from parking on the library lawn and follow all signage. Please stay mindful of the traffic patterns and flow, as we expect a heavy influx of visitors. As always, we ask for your patience and kindness to the staff and one another. Let’s make this a great community event to remember!

2024 Board Meetings

The Seymour Library will host monthly board meetings on the third Wednesday of every month. Per NYS Open Meeting Laws, members of the public may attend these meetings. The dates for 2024 are as follow: January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18. Any changes to these meeting dates will appear on this website and on the Seymour Library’s social media.

Annual Municipal Meeting

The Seymour Library will host a meeting for the municipal board of Sweden, Clarkson, Brockport, and the Seymour Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 26th at 7:00 pm in the Duryea Room. The meeting will review the annual performance of the library, as reported in the Annual Report to the New York State Library. All members of the public may also attend this meeting.

Emergency Closure: UPDATED

The Seymour Library will not open before 2:00 pm on Friday, February 9th due to continued plumbing issues. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will keep the public updated as we learn more about the situation.

The Seymour Library will close on Thursday, February 8th at 6:15 pm due to a plumbing issue. We anticipate opening at normal hours tomorrow, Friday, February 9th at 10:00 am. We will keep the public posted as the situation develops. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Seymour Board Special Meeting 1/25/24

The Seymour Board of Trustees will host a Special Board Meeting at 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The Board will vote on the approval of an architectural/engineering firm recommended by the Facilities Committee for the renovation of the restrooms. It will also confirm the Finance Officer on the board, as well as vote on committee assignments. Please contact the library with questions or concerns.

Holiday Hours 2023/2024

The Seymour Library will hold the following hours for during the 2023, into 2024 holidays:

The Seymour Library will close Sunday, December 24th through Tuesday, December 26th. The library will resume regular hours on Wednesday, December 27th. Additionally, the Seymour Library will close on Monday, January 1st in observation of New Year’s Day. The library will reopen Tuesday, January 2nd. Happy Holidays from the Seymour Library!

Thanksgiving Hours

The Seymour Library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22nd in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will close for the day on Thursday, November 23rd. We will resume regular hours, beginning at 10:00 am, on Friday, November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Request for Proposal Restroom Remodel

The Seymour Library has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on October 27, 2023 for the remodel of the public restrooms. Walkthrough appointments will begin starting on October 27th and continue through Friday, November 17th at 5:00 pm. Contact Library Director Patrick Pittman at 585-637-1050 or patrick.pittman@libraryweb.org for appointments and questions. All bids must come sealed with two copies no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, December 8th. See below for full RFP details.