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Seed libraries in San Jose, California

9 seed libraries are listed in San Jose, California. 8 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.

Seed libraries

8 match

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Almaden Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Alviso Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Calabazas Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Evergreen Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Hillview Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Tully Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Vineland Seed Library

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)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

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

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

Willow Glen Seed Library

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, Cambrian, East S... (list truncated)”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

Season: “New seeds monthly or quarterly by branch, seasonal”

Not listed: How much

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What the listings in San Jose say

Counted from the 9 listings in San Jose, California; 8 (89%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.

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Listings updated November 2026