The seed library offers a diverse selection of vegetable, herb, fruit, and flower seeds, including heirloom, organic, and conventional varieties. We will update the catalog during the growing season, but there is no guarantee of availability.
Seed Library FAQs
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General Questions
Membership forms and seeds can be picked up at the Main Library Reference Desk.
Seed libraries are institutions that provide free seeds to their community. They are created for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, adapting seeds for local use, preserving genetic diversity, encouraging community members to grow their own food, and building local pollinator habitats.
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Seed Library Policy
To borrow seeds from the seed library, simply complete a membership form. Once registered, members can choose up to 10 seed packets per month, available at the Reference Desk at the Main Library.
The seed library does accept donations of unopened commercial seed packets. Those who donate will have to fill out a donation form.
Returns or "saved seeds" are not accepted at this time.
The Seed Library at CCPL is available to Clark County residents aged 14 and older. To borrow seeds, individuals must complete a seed library membership form. A library card is not required to become a seed library member.
Seed Library members may take 10 seed packets per month. Patrons are asked to limit their seeds taken to no more than two packets per variety and only what they will use this season.