The Seed Library 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 in the Downtown Library's Library of Things space, next to the DVD collection. 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.
Give Feedback
If you've used the Seed Library, we'd appreciate it if you would complete this feedback form to help further develop it.
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.