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Seed libraries in Massachusetts

63 seed libraries are listed in Massachusetts. 43 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.

29 of the 63 listings are shown below so far; the others are added in stages.

Seed libraries

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Milne Seed Library

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Hosted by David & Joyce Milne Public Library

Where to find it: “Milne Public Library, Williamstown”

  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

How much: “Up to 5 packets per visit, one of each type for rest of season”

Season: “2026 season”

Not listed: Library card

Canton Public Library Seed Library, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Hosted by Canton Public Library

Where to find it: “Seed cabinet across from the Circulation Desk, Canton Public Library”

  • Library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

Not listed: How much · Season

Countway Community Garden Seed Library

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Hosted by Boston Public Library

Where to find it: “Just inside the 695 Huntington Avenue entrance, in a traditional card catalog”

  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

How much: “Up to 5 envelopes; 2-3 seeds per plant”

Season: “Restocked for spring”

Not listed: Library card · Reserve online

Townsend Public Library Seed Library

Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Hosted by Townsend Public Library

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return not expected

How much: “Take only what you will use (honor system)”

Not listed: Reserve online · Season

Westfield Athenaeum Seed Library

Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

Hosted by Westfield Athenaeum

Where to find it: “Great Hall, across from Circulation Desk, in historic card catalog cabinet”

  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

How much: “3 packets per visit”

Not listed: Library card · Season

The Walpole Seed Library

Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Hosted by Walpole Public Library

Where to find it: “Copy area adjacent to the circulation desk, Walpole Public Library”

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

Not listed: How much · Season

Location not mapped

Mass Aggie Seed Library

Massachusetts

Where to find it: “Science & Engineering Library, Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise, UMass Amherst”

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

Season: “Spring 2026 seeds begin March 1, 2026, with packets added weekly”

Not listed: How much

Distance unknown

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

What the listings in Massachusetts say

Counted from the 63 listings in Massachusetts; 43 (68%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.

56 listings have a map position; 7 do not.

Nearby states: New Hampshire

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Listings updated November 2026