Find a seed library near you: map and borrowing rules across the US

Seed to borrow at public libraries and garden groups – with what each listing says about library cards, how much you can take and bringing seed back.

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Of 1,979 listings. Counted only where a listing states the rule.

Seed libraries with clear rules

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California

Hosted by San Jose Public Library

Where to find it: “San Jose Public Library branches incl. Almaden, Alviso, Berryessa, Calabazas (7 locations)”

How much: “Take only what you need for the season”

Season: “New seeds monthly or quarterly by branch; Summer 2026 seeds listed”

Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois

Hosted by Edwards River Public Library District

How much: “Suggested 3-5 packets”

Season: “Seasonal; may not be open all year”

Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois

Hosted by Rock Island Public Library

Where to find it: “Downtown Library near Circulation and Reference desks; small catalogs at Southwest and Watts-Midtown Branches”

How much: “5 different packets per family per month”

Season: “March through September (2026 opened March 17)”

The Seed Library at Fondulac District Library East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois
- Self-serve
- Donations accepted
- Return encouraged, not required
How much: “15 packets per cardholder per year”
Reddick Public Library District (RPLD) Seed Library Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Ask staff
- Donations accepted
- Return encouraged, not required
How much: “5 seed packets per year”
Livonia Public Library Seed Library, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
- Library card needed
- Self-serve
- Donations accepted
How much: “5 packets per household per month”
Odell Public Library DIstrict Seed Library Odell, Livingston County, Illinois
- Library card needed
- Self-serve
- Donations accepted
Morris Area Public Library Seed Library Morris, Grundy County, Illinois
- Self-serve
- Donations accepted
- Return encouraged, not required
How much: “5 packets or what you can grow in a season”
DeKalb Public Library Seed Library DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Self-serve
- Donations accepted
- Return encouraged, not required
How much: “3 packets per week”