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Seed libraries in Michigan

217 seed libraries are listed in Michigan. 56 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.

177 of the 217 listings are shown below so far; the others are added in stages.

Seed libraries

15 match

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Delta Township District Library Seed Library

Waverly, Eaton County, Michigan

Hosted by Delta Township District Library

Where to find it: “Inside the library near the circulation desk”

  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return not expected
  • Reserve online

How much: “1 kit of either type per household (seed-starting kits)”

Season: “Year-round during library hours”

Not listed: Library card

LTPL Seed Library

Berrien County, Michigan

Hosted by Lincoln Township Public Library

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

How much: “5 packets a day, 20 packets a season”

Season: “Available starting April 1”

Not listed: Library card

PDL Seed Library

Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Hosted by Portage District Library

Where to find it: “Large green card catalog between the Heritage Room and the Makerspace, main level”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

How much: “No limit; take only what you will plant”

Season: “Spring 2026 update: available, restocked on a rolling basis”

Not listed: Reserve online

BADL Seed Library (Belleville Area District Library)

Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan

Hosted by Belleville Area District Library

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

How much: “10 packets per month per household”

Not listed: Reserve online · Season

Dearborn Public Library Seed Library

Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan

Hosted by Dearborn Public Library

Where to find it: “Henry Ford Centennial Library, with some seeds at Bryant and Esper Branches”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

Season: “April 1 – October 31 (no loans Oct 31 – Mar 31)”

Not listed: Reserve online · How much

Ypsi Seed Library

Washtenaw County, Michigan

Hosted by Ypsilanti District Library

Where to find it: “YDL-Whittaker, YDL-Michigan and YDL-Superior”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

Season: “Regular library hours”

Not listed: Reserve online · How much

Ypsi Seed Library - YDL Michigan

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan

Hosted by Ypsilanti District Library

Where to find it: “YDL-Whittaker, YDL-Michigan and YDL-Superior”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

Season: “Regular library hours”

Not listed: Reserve online · How much

Ypsi Seed Library - YDL Superior

Washtenaw County, Michigan

Hosted by Ypsilanti District Library

Where to find it: “YDL-Whittaker, YDL-Michigan and YDL-Superior”

  • No library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

Season: “Regular library hours”

Not listed: Reserve online · How much

Baldwin Public Library Seed Library

Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan

Hosted by Baldwin Public Library

Where to find it: “Adult Services wing, across from the reference desk”

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

How much: “10 packets”

Not listed: Library card · Season

Herrick District Library Seed Library

Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan

Hosted by Herrick District Library

Where to find it: “Main Library and North Branch, repurposed card catalog”

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

How much: “Asked not to take more than you will plant”

Season: “2025 season began March 20”

Not listed: Library card · Reserve online

Muskegon Area District Library Seed Library

Muskegon County, Michigan

Hosted by Muskegon Area District Library

Where to find it: “Egelston, Montague, Muskegon Heights, North Muskegon, and Ravenna branches”

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

How much: “5 packets”

Not listed: Library card · Season

The Delta College Seed Library

Bay County, Michigan

Hosted by Delta College

Where to find it: “Delta College Library (packets exchanged at Circulation Desk)”

  • Ask staff
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Pick up in person

How much: “Up to 3 packets”

Not listed: Library card · Season

Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library

Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan

Hosted by Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library

Where to find it: “Free Seed Bank inside the library; checkout at Circulation Desk”

  • No library card needed
  • Ask staff
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

How much: “5 packets per person per day”

Not listed: Reserve online · Season

Royal Oak Public Library Seed Library

Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan

Hosted by Royal Oak Public Library

Where to find it: “Seed Library nook by north entrance, Royal Oak Public Library”

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

How much: “4 packets (phone orders)”

Not listed: Library card · Season

Livonia Public Library Seed Library, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan

Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan

Hosted by Livonia Public Library

Where to find it: “Seed Library cabinet at Livonia Public Library”

  • Library card needed
  • Self-serve
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required

How much: “5 packets per household per month”

Not listed: Reserve online · Season

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

What the listings in Michigan say

Counted from the 217 listings in Michigan; 56 (26%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.

188 listings have a map position; 29 do not.

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Listings updated November 2026