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Seed libraries in New Jersey

37 seed libraries are listed in New Jersey. 17 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.

25 of the 37 listings are shown below so far; the others are added in stages.

Seed libraries

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Mount Laurel Library Seed Library

Burlington County, New Jersey

Hosted by Mount Laurel Library

Where to find it: “Propagation Station; pickup at check-out desk”

  • Library card needed
  • Ask staff
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Reserve online

How much: “14 packs per household per season, max 2 of same seed”

Season: “Request season February through September”

Hunterdon County Library System Seed Library

Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Hosted by Hunterdon County Library

Where to find it: “Headquarters Library, Reference Area”

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

Season: “Whenever the library is open”

Not listed: How much

Metuchen Seed Library (Metuchen Public Library)

Metuchen, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Hosted by Metuchen Public Library

Where to find it: “Seed Library drawers near the front collection at Metuchen Public Library”

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

How much: “5 packets per visit”

Season: “2026 growing season, adding seeds through spring”

Not listed: Reserve online

River Vale Library Seed Library

Bergen County, New Jersey

Hosted by River Vale Public Library

Where to find it: “River Vale Free Public Library”

  • Ask staff
  • Donations accepted
  • Return encouraged, not required
  • Reserve online

How much: “One per variety, limit 15”

Not listed: Library card · Season

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

What the listings in New Jersey say

Counted from the 37 listings in New Jersey; 17 (46%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.

30 listings have a map position; 7 do not.

Nearby states: PennsylvaniaNew York

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Listings updated November 2026