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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

7 match

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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

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

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