Illustrative photo31 seed libraries are listed in Iowa. 14 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.
24 of the 31 listings are shown below so far; the others are added in stages.
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Hosted by Bettendorf Public Library Information Center
Where to find it: “Creation Corner, first floor”
How much: “3 packets per month”
Season: “Spring to fall; closed for 2026, reopens spring 2027”
Hosted by Cedar Falls Public Library
Where to find it: “Downstairs by the self checks in old card catalogs; check out at Service Desk, Cedar Falls Public Library”
How much: “5 packets per year”
Not listed: Season
Hosted by Council Bluffs Public Library
Where to find it: “First floor front Circulation Desk, Council Bluffs Public Library”
How much: “15 seed packets per account per year”
Not listed: Season
Hosted by Urbandale Public Library
Where to find it: “Youth Desk, Urbandale Public Library”
How much: “10 packets per calendar year per cardholder”
Not listed: Season
Hosted by Nevada Public Library
Where to find it: “Nevada Public Library”
Season: “Open whenever the library is open”
Not listed: How much
Hosted by Oskaloosa Public Library
Where to find it: “2nd floor reading room; checkout at 2nd floor reference desk”
How much: “2 packets per month”
Not listed: Reserve online · Season
Hosted by Ames Public Library
Where to find it: “Ames Public Library 2nd floor near Adult Services desk (red cabinets)”
Not listed: How much · Season
Distances are straight-line, not driving or walking routes. Listings without a map position are shown last.
Counted from the 31 listings in Iowa; 14 (45%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.
26 listings have a map position; 5 do not.
Nearby states: MinnesotaIllinois
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Listings updated November 2026