There are a limited number of seeds in our library, and seeds will only be available until the current supply is exhausted. Seed packets are non-reservable and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We hope you enjoy!

How to Use the Seed Library

1. You must have a valid North Brunswick Library Card to use the Seed Library from March 15 through April 30.

2. You must have a valid library card for use at the North Brunswick Public Library, including LMxAC member library cards, to use the Seed Library from May 1 through August 15.

3. You may take a maximum of 6 seed packets per visit per patron.

4. You may ask for the Seed Binder at the Circulation Desk. The Seed Binder contains empty seed packets for plant images, planting information, and more.

5. To identify seeds that are currently available please consult the North Brunswick Seed Library Catalog below.

   • This is updated regularly, though it WILL NOT perfectly reflect seed availability. This may mean that some seeds will be listed as available when they no longer are.

6. Please get a Seed Library Checkout Form from the Circulation Desk or Seed Library display. Write down which seed packets you would like to check out using the form and bring it to the Circulation desk to retrieve your seeds.

7. Seeds are free to take and have no due date; patrons may keep the seeds and are not required to return anything to the library. We encourage Seed Saving for your own use in future years, however we do not accept seed donations. Some seed packets are labeled with colored circles which indicate how easy it is to save seeds from that plant:

   • Super Easy - Green circle: With light instruction the seeds from these plants can be saved by gardeners of any skill level.

   • Easy - Orange or Yellow circle: Not recommended for first time seed savers. These plants will require some more research, careful spacing, and patience.

   • We do not recommend saving seeds from packets without a distinction unless you are experienced in seed saving.

North Brunswick Seed Library Catalog

The North Brunswick Public Library Seed Library was created through a partnership with Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Seed Savers Exchange, Burpee Seed Company, Park Seed, Sow Right Seeds, and Victory Seed Company.