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Seed libraries in Iowa

31 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.

Seed libraries

3 match

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Bettendorf Public Library Seed Exchange

Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa

Hosted by Bettendorf Public Library Information Center

Where to find it: “Creation Corner, first floor”

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

How much: “3 packets per month”

Season: “Spring to fall; closed for 2026, reopens spring 2027”

Nevada Public Library Seed Library

Nevada, Story County, Iowa

Hosted by Nevada Public Library

Where to find it: “Nevada Public Library”

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

Season: “Open whenever the library is open”

Not listed: How much

Ames Public Library

Ames, Story County, Iowa

Hosted by Ames Public Library

Where to find it: “Ames Public Library 2nd floor near Adult Services desk (red cabinets)”

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

Not listed: How much · Season

Distances are straight-line, not driving or walking routes. Listings without a map position are shown last.

What the listings in Iowa say

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.

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Listings updated November 2026