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Seed libraries in Virginia

42 seed libraries are listed in Virginia. 28 of them list at least one borrowing rule, such as whether you need a library card.

18 of the 42 listings are shown below so far; the others are added in stages.

Seed libraries

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Appomattox Regional Library System Seed Lending Library

Petersburg, Petersburg city, Virginia

Hosted by Petersburg Public Library

Where to find it: “Appomattox Regional Library System branches; choose from display, turn in seeds at front desk”

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

How much: “4 seed packs per month”

Not listed: Library card · Season

Augusta County Library Seed Library

Craigsville, Augusta County, Virginia

Hosted by Augusta County Library

Where to find it: “All seven Augusta County Library locations”

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

How much: “3 seed packets”

Not listed: Library card · Season

Community Seed Library- downtown location

Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg city, Virginia

Hosted by Massanutten Regional Library

Where to find it: “Rose Library at JMU (1st floor) and Massanutten Regional Library Central Branch (2nd floor cabinet)”

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

How much: “2-3 seeds per plant you intend to grow”

Not listed: Reserve online · Season

Salem Public Library Seed Library

Salem, Salem city, Virginia

Hosted by Salem Public Library

Where to find it: “Library display, Salem Public Library”

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

How much: “Borrow only what you will plant this season”

Season: “Seed releases Feb 16, Mar 9, Apr 20 (2026)”

Not listed: Library card · Donations

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

What the listings in Virginia say

Counted from the 42 listings in Virginia; 28 (67%) state at least one rule. Many don't say - we count only what is listed.

31 listings have a map position; 11 do not.

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Listings updated November 2026