Tag Archives: Friends of Seymour Library

FOSL’s How We Live: Then & Now: Conservation and Gardening with Native Plants by Joy Grissom, Director and Co-founder of the Native Plant Rescue Squad

Posted on April 10, 2024 by SCPLS

Traveling down our county’s roads are you saddened by the scene around you? Bulldozers toppling trees, pasture land being cleared for new housing and businesses. Do you wonder what’s being lost to all this development? One doesn’t have to be … Continue reading →

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Friends of Seymour Library Program to Feature River Tales

Posted on January 31, 2024 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR – Over the centuries, The French Broad River has provided comfort, food, transportation, fun, wealth and even tragedy to those who have lived and worked along its banks. Its many stories will be outlined at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. … Continue reading →

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FOSL’s ‘From the Mouth of Boyds Creek: A History of the Seymour, TN and Boyds Creek Valley’ Book is Once More for Sale!

Posted on November 13, 2023 by SCPLS

We are happy to announce that From the Mouth of Boyds Creek: A History of the Seymour, TN and Boyds Creek Valley is once more for sale. Our second printing of 260 books is complete, and copies are back at Seymour and … Continue reading →

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Area’s Civil War History to be Discussed during FOSL’s ‘How We Live: Then & Now’ Session

Posted on October 4, 2023 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR — The dramatic history of the Seymour-Boyds Creek area during the Civil War will be outlined at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Williams Family Seymour Branch Library. Presenting the illustrated program are Colleen Shannon and Anna Garber, co-authors … Continue reading →

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Steve Kirtley and New Victory to Perform at Library

Posted on July 24, 2023 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR – Steve Kirtley & New Victory Band, whose performance last year was a resounding success, is making a return visit to the Williams Family Seymour Branch Library. The group brings its lively brand of old-time country gospel laced with … Continue reading →

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Brand New Box of Matches to Perform

Posted on June 20, 2023 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR – A bluegrass duo will perform at the Seymour library for the first time July 7. Brand New Box of Matches, comprising Ryan Hardison and Elizabeth Sherman from Knoxville, will bring their own kind of folk, bluegrass and classic … Continue reading →

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Program Will Display Local Quilts – April

Posted on March 27, 2023 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR – A World War II-themed Victory Quilt and several locally made quilts will be on display during Seymour Quilt Club’s program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Williams Family Seymour Branch Library. Club member Evie Mann made … Continue reading →

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Extended Book Sale Planned at Library

Posted on March 23, 2023 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR – For the first time, Friends of Seymour Library is planning a five-day book sale that ends on a Saturday, with a six-hour community sale added for good measure. The sale is set for Tuesday, April 25 through Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Book Now to Take Part in Community Sale

Posted on March 8, 2023 by SCPLS

SEYMOUR – Now is the time for vendors to book a space at the Seymour Community Sale, planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Williams Family Seymour Branch Library. Local artists and craftspeople, business owners, … Continue reading →

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Friends of Seymour Library at Rose Glen Literary Festival

Posted on February 13, 2023 by SCPLS

The Friends of Seymour Library are taking the opportunity to introduce new products and find new members at the Rose Glen Literary Festival. The festival, which brings together authors and readers, is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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