What is a Seed Library?
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A seed library is a community-driven initiative aimed at preserving plant biodiversity and promoting sustainable gardening practices. Essentially, it operates as a repository where members can borrow, exchange, and donate seeds for various plant species for no cost — similar to books in the same library.
By facilitating access to seeds, seed libraries empower individuals to cultivate their own food, fostering food security and resilience within communities. Moreover, they promote genetic diversity in agriculture, which is essential for adapting to environmental changes and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Additionally, seed libraries encourage education and knowledge sharing about gardening techniques, seed saving, and the importance of preserving genetic resources, thus empowering individuals to become stewards of their local ecosystems.
What is the difference between a seed bank and a seed library?
Do I need a library card to access a seed library?
Many libraries offer seeds for free, although some may require a library card. Be sure to ask the librarians for specific directions at your favorite local library.
Abington Public Library
600 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
781-982-2139
abingtonpl.org
Avon Public Library
280 West Main Street
Avon, MA 02322
508-583-0378
avonpubliclibrary.org
Braintree Thayer Public Library
798 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
781-848-0405
thayerpubliclibrary.org
Brockton Public Library
304 Main Street
Brockton MA 02301
508-580-7890
brocktonpubliclibrary.org
Canton Public Library
786 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
781-821-5027
library.canton.ma.us
Cohasset Paul Pratt Memorial Library
35 Ripley Road
Cohasset, MA 02025
781-383-1348
cohassetlibrary.org
Duxbury Free Library
77 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
781-934-2721
duxburyfreelibrary.org
Hanover John Curtis Free Library
534 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA 02339
781-826-2972
hanovermass.com/library
Hingham Public Library
66 Leavitt Street
Hingham, MA 02043
781-741-1405
hinghamlibrary.org
Holbrook Public Library
2 Plymouth Street
Holbrook, MA 02343
781-767-3644
holbrookpubliclibrary.org
Hull Public Library
9 Main Street
Hull, MA 02045
781-925-2295
hullpubliclibrary.org
Kingston Public Library
6 Green Street
Kingston, MA 02364
781-585-0517
kingstonpubliclibrary.org
Marshfield Ventress Memorial Library
15 Library Plaza
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5535
ventresslibrary.org
Milton Public Library
476 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
617-698-5757
miltonlibrary.org
Norwell Public Library
64 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
781-659-2015
norwellpubliclibrary.org
Pembroke Public Library
142 Center Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
781-293-6771
PembrokePublicLibrary.org
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4250
plymouthpubliclibrary.org
Plympton
248 Main Street
Plympton, MA 02367
781-5854-4551
PlymptonPublicLibrary.org
Quincy Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-376-1300
thomascranelibrary.org
Randolph Turner Free Library
2 North Main Street
Randolph, MA 02368
781-961-0932
turnerfreelibrary.org
Rockland Memorial Library
20 Belmont Street
Rockland, MA 02370
781-878-1236
rocklandmemoriallibrary.org
Scituate Town Library
85 Branch Street
Scituate, MA 02066
781-545-8727
scituatetownlibrary.org
Sharon Public Library
11 North Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
781-784-1578
sharonpubliclibrary.org
Stoughton Public Library
84 Park Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
781-344-2711
stoughton.org/library
Walpole Public Library
143 School Street
Walpole, MA 02081
508-660-7340
walpolelibrary.org
Weymouth Public Libraries
46 Broad Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
781-340-5002
weymouth.ma.us/library
Whitman Public Library
100 Webster Street
Whitman, MA 02382
781-447-7613
whitmanpubliclibrary.org
