Native Seed Library

What is it?

The Native Seed Library is a collection of native seeds that are freely available to all library users. The purpose of the Native Seed Library is to encourage local residents to grow native plants that are sustainable and environmentally friendly additions to their gardens.

How does it work?

The Native Seeds Library operates on the honor system and allows patrons to access and take home up to three free seed packets per season. Library staff, in partnership with volunteers from the Summit Environmental Commission and the Friends of the Library, harvest native seeds from the City of Summit Tiny Forest. Once harvested, seeds are packaged and added to the library’s collection of free seeds. The Friends of the Library also supplement the collection of seeds in order to provide more variety.

Where is it?

The Native Seed Library is located on the first floor, to the right of the Circulation Desk before the Quiet Study Rooms.