Seed Library

A Seed Library is a free seed sharing program where seeds can be borrowed instead of books. 

Seeds can be borrowed, planted and enjoyed. The idea is to let a portion of the crop go to seed, harvest and dry the seeds, and return them to the Seed Library for others to borrow and grow. 

How does the community benefit from a Seed Library? 

The aim is to: 

Encourage community connection and involvement with the library through the sharing of seeds, gardening knowledge and resources 

Support sustainable practices in the community by encouraging people to attempt to grow some of their own produce 

Encourage the sharing and use of local seeds and the maintaining of heirloom seed varieties 

Growing plants and saving seeds is a great opportunity for adults and children to learn about the life cycle of plants 

How it works 

You borrow from our seed collection just like you would borrow a book. 

Select the seed variety you would like to ‘borrow’ and library staff will ‘check it out’ to you. There is no due date to return these seeds, rather we ask you to attempt to take some of your crop to seed, harvest and dry seeds, and return seeds to the Seed Library to share with other borrowers. 

Frequently Asked Questions