The Seed Library is a place to donate and share plant seeds. Anyone can donate or take seeds for vegetables, fruits, and flowers from the collection for their own use—like a Little Free Library, but for seeds.
The Seed Library is located in the Adult Department.
Taking Seeds
- Seeds are free and you can take up to five envelopes at a time. Please only take what you will use.
- Beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and peas are great options for beginners!
- Please fill out the Seed Library – Taking Seeds information in the front of the Seed Library binder if you take seeds.
Giving Seeds
- Seed donations are welcome! If you are donating seeds from your garden, please provide only open-pollinated or heirloom seeds. Please see page 2 of How to Save Seeds for more information.
- Donation envelopes are available in the in the Giving Seeds section of the binder.
- Please note the seed type and variety on the envelope and place the envelope in the Giving Seeds section of the binder.
- Fill out the Seed Library – Giving Seeds information in the Seed Library binder so that the library has the seed source information.
If you have any questions regarding the Seed Library, please ask at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.
Resources from the University of Illinois Extension Service
Questions? Please contact Adult Associate Catherine Johnston.
