The Seed Library, located at the Downtown Library and Southwest Branch, is a collection of food and herb seeds you can take to plant at home! All seeds purchased by the Library are non-GMO.
The Seed Library now contains native seeds. Most native seeds require a period of cold in order to germinate. Watch our video to learn more.
Browse and Take Seeds
You can find the Seed Library on the second floor of the Downtown Library near the printing station or at the Southwest Branch. The Seed Library is part of the Library of Things. A library card is not required and there's no need to check out! Please take only what you plan to use.
Seed Library pickup by reservation is not available, however, special accommodations can be made in specific circumstances. Please email seedlibrary [at] mcpl.info with any questions.
Seed Logs
Feel free to use these seed logs to record your seed growing progress.
Seed Examples
Depending on availability, here are some examples of what you might find in the Seed Library.
- Basil
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Dill
- Hot Peppers
- Lettuce
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Pumpkins
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Zucchini
The Seed Library was created with the support of The George E. Archer Foundation.
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