Illustrative photo49 seed libraries are listed in Cook County, Illinois. 40 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.
12 of the 49 listings are shown below so far; the others are added in stages.
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Hosted by Tinley Park Public Library
Where to find it: “Seed Library shelves at Tinley Park Public Library”
How much: “Up to 5 packets encouraged”
Season: “Year-round”
Hosted by Niles-Maine District Library
Where to find it: “Main floor Commons area, Niles-Maine District Library”
How much: “5 packets per family per visit”
Season: “March 15 - April 15 (page also says April 30), while supplies last”
Not listed: Donations
Hosted by Cicero Public Library
Where to find it: “Cicero Public Library drawers; contact Reference Department”
How much: “4 packets”
Season: “Every growing season”
Not listed: Library card · Reserve online
Hosted by Flossmoor Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Glencoe Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Chicago Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Lagrange Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Chicago Public Library
Where to find it: “The address shown is the system's main library; ask which branches carry seed.”
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Poplar Creek Public Library District
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Evanston Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Chicago Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Hosted by Chicago Public Library
No borrowing rules listed yet
Distances are straight-line, not driving or walking routes. Listings without a map position are shown last.
Counted from the 49 listings in Cook County, Illinois; 40 (82%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.
Nearby counties: DuPage County, Illinois
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Listings updated November 2026