Seymour Library Foundation

08/19/2026

After Hours committee members are officially out in the wild. 😄 Local businesses have started donating raffle items—including this generous donation from Bentley Bros, Inc.

So a little warning may be in order: if one of us walks through your door carrying a folder, we may be coming to see you next. Based on our track record, there’s also a pretty good chance we’ll buy something before we leave.

And if we haven’t made it to your business yet and you’d like to donate something for After Hours, feel free to message us—we’d be happy to stop by.

Thanks to everyone already helping make After Hours happen! 💙

08/17/2026

Community Spotlight: JoJo's Bake Shop

Sometimes the best businesses begin with a simple hobby.

For the owner of JoJo's Bake Shop, it all started by making desserts for fun. Friends and family kept saying the same thing: "You should be doing this professionally." Eventually, she took their advice—and Brockport is a little sweeter because she did.

Choosing Brockport for the bakery's home was an easy decision. As a local resident, she wanted to build her business in the community she calls home.

Ask what she enjoys most about owning JoJo's, and the answer comes without hesitation: seeing the happiness it brings to people. She describes the joy customers experience when they enjoy one of her creations as simply surreal.

If you're visiting JoJo's for the first time, she recommends trying one of the mini cheesecakes, while admitting her personal favorite is the fruit tart. And here's something many people may not know—JoJo's also creates custom orders, making celebrations and special occasions even sweeter.

One of the things she loves most about Brockport is its strong sense of community. She says the local business environment is truly community-driven, with neighbors supporting one another every step of the way.

She also wanted to recognize a couple of fellow local businesses that have supported JoJo's along the way: Kirby's Farm Market and Lori's Market Basket, where customers can also find JoJo's baked goods.

When asked why a strong public library matters, her answer was simple and heartfelt: "Learning is important, and what better place to visit than the library?"

Outside the bakery, she'd happily spend a free day exploring Brockport. Either by enjoying everything downtown has to offer, or venturing out to some great places such as Sanger-La Alpaca Farm, The Carriage Place Crafts & Antique Co-op or Springdale Farms, all of which are around the corner from the bakery on Colby Street.

To her, Brockport is special because the community is strong, and community means being there for your neighbors.

That philosophy is exactly what JoJo's Bake Shop is all about—sharing something made with care and making people smile, one dessert at a time.

08/15/2026

NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY 💙

We spend a lot of time talking about all the things libraries help us do—learn, discover, connect and explore.

Today, we’re giving a little credit to something else they do exceptionally well: help us slow down.

Find a book. Claim a comfy chair. Sit outside. And give yourself permission to do absolutely nothing productive for a little while. 📚

The Foundation officially supports this plan. 😄

08/15/2026

We can confirm that donations are starting to come in for After Hours at the Library. We cannot confirm that PATL understands the difference between fundraising and shopping. 🤦‍♀️😂And now we find out they have been talking to Ledgedale Airpark-7g0 about a raffle donation. ✈️

We’re almost afraid to ask how that went. Please tell us they did not buy a plane. On the bright side, the raffle is coming together nicely. 😂

Sarcasm, snacks, and silent auctions. Flip phone still charged. Clipboard usually missing.

08/14/2026

FOUNDATION FRIDAY 💙

We've mentioned before that not all Foundation business happens around a meeting table.

Today, our president stopped by Probably at the Library’s house to drop off a letter needed for an application. A quick Foundation errand somehow turned into a visit with the dogs, some backyard socializing and an inspection of the new tractor.

The dogs got to play.

The humans got to talk Foundation business.

The tractor did not get to play, because we still have not solved the surprisingly complicated question of how to get diesel into it. 😄🚜

Foundation work comes in many forms. Some days it’s meetings and paperwork. Some days it’s applications, dogs and standing around admiring a tractor we can’t use yet.

We’ll count today as productive. 💙

08/13/2026

Happening now! Summer Reading wrap up party with a special performance by the Biscuit Brothers.

Join the Biscuit Brothers (and a surprise library guest...) for our Summer Reading Wrap Up Party on THURS 8/13 from 5:30-7:30.

You've never seen a performance so perfectly tailored to the Brockport community...because the Biscuit Brothers wrote it just for us! Thank you to the local donors who made this event possible.

Adult prizes winners will be drawn and Children's Prize Table will be open! Turn in those boards before it's too late!

08/12/2026

**TEENS—WE NEED YOUR OPINION. 👀**

These booths in the Teen Area are meant to give teens a place to settle in, study, work together or just have a space of their own at the Library.

But forget what the adults think.

Would you actually use them? And what would you use them for—homework, reading, working with friends, charging your phone while pretending to do homework…? 😄

Parents of teens, you can answer too. We’re curious. 💙

08/10/2026

🌟 Community Spotlight: Jackie Smith

For some people, community is simply where they live. For Jackie, it's been part of her story nearly her entire life.

She grew up in Brockport, with childhood summers filled with the Sidewalk Sale, the Brockport Carnival, friends from school—and weekly trips to Seymour Library when it was still on State Street.

Brockport is also where she met her husband, Kevin, while they were students at Brockport High School. The two decided early on that this was where they wanted to raise their own family, close to the family and friends they had grown up with.

And while her roots here run deep, so does her involvement.

For more than 35 years, she has worked for Wegmans, currently as an Education and Store Coordinator. Over the years, she has also volunteered and served in numerous community roles, including with the Clarkson Historical Society and After Hours at Seymour Library.

Eventually, that desire to contribute to the community led her to public service.

“I ran for public office because I love this community and wanted to give back. Being able to listen to residents, advocate for their concerns, and work alongside so many dedicated people is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

Today, she serves as Monroe County Legislator for District 2, representing Hamlin, Clarkson and portions of Sweden. What she enjoys most about the role isn't politics—it's the people she gets to meet.

“Every conversation leaves me with a new perspective, a valuable lesson, or a deeper appreciation for the people who make our community so remarkable.”

Her work extends well beyond legislative meetings. She serves on several county advisory boards and committees addressing issues ranging from seniors and healthcare to agriculture, conservation and quality of life. One accomplishment she's especially proud of is submitting legislation to create a publicly accessible Monroe County Animal Abuse Registry, an effort intended to strengthen protections for animals and help prevent repeat cruelty.

But when she talks about what makes this area special, she comes right back to something much simpler: neighbors supporting neighbors.

She sees that spirit in local businesses that give back, organizations that work together and residents willing to lend a hand.

Seymour Library has been part of that community connection since her childhood—and it still is today. Over the years, she has continued to support the library, including volunteering with After Hours and supporting the event again this year.

“Libraries are so much more than a place to borrow books. Our libraries serve as a welcoming place in our community where everyone can learn, connect, and access resources they may not otherwise have available.”

After a lifetime here, perhaps her own words say it best:

"That sense of connection and caring is what makes our community such a special place to call home.”

We couldn't agree more. 💙
Who’s a community cheerleader you think we should know about? Tag them below or send us a message—we’re always looking for people who help make our community a better place. 🌟

08/08/2026

There's a line for temporary tattoos but we're under a nice shade tree in the park so worth the wait. 🩵

08/08/2026

We’ll be hanging out with the Seymour Library in the park this weekend! 📚🎨

Stop by and say hello Saturday or Sunday and learn a little more about what the Seymour Library Foundation does to support our library and community.

Interested in getting involved? We’d love to talk with you about volunteering, helping with events, or even serving on the Foundation Board. There are lots of ways to be part of what we’re doing — including some that don’t require a huge time commitment. 😊

Come find us at the library table! We’d love to meet you. 💙

We're not afraid of a drip or a drop! We've got FESTIVAL-ING to do! (Yes, we said "festival-ing"...it's a thing). Come to Brockport - you'll be so glad you did.