Welcome to our Seed Library, 2024.

This is the 10th year that we are offering free seeds to patrons thanks to the generosity of our Friends organization and a small group of dedicated volunteers. Seed libraries take many forms. Ours began out of concern for the rising prices of vegetable seeds for home gardeners and with hopes of encouraging new gardeners. We focus primarily on seeds of food crops, and endeavor to offer varieties that grow well on Cape Cod. The seeds are packed into amounts practical for home gardens. Because of the increased demands, this year we will offer seeds from 2024 as well as 2023 seed packets gifted to us from our friends at “New Farm” in Orleans. Most 2023 seeds will perform just fine, but may have decreased germination rates. Seed packets from other years will be clearly marked. We also have a selection of seed packets older than 2 years, which you are welcome to try. Older seeds are not listed on our website. Please take the time to read through our offerings, or come in during open hours to browse our drawers.

Please note that in the first two weeks of our seed library this year we have given out nearly 3,000 packets of seeds. Our Friends organization has generously agreed to purchase more seeds, which are now on order. We will continue to restock our seed supplies each weekend, while supplies last, through March. If you don’t see what you want, check back, or better yet email Naomi with your questions. Please put “Seed Library” in the subject line.

Check out these books on vegetable gardening available at the library.