Seed Library
Seymour Library, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, has officially relaunched the Seed Library this spring! Participants can select a maximum of 10 seed packets from a variety of flower, food, and herb seeds. You do not need a library card to participate!
Starting Tuesday, April 1, visitors can check out the Seed Library in Seymour Library’s main lobby during library hours, Monday through Wednesday, 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Please note that we are unable to accept any seed donations.
How the Seed Library Works
- Individuals can take up to 10 packets of seeds max.
- You do not need a library card to access the Seed Library.
- Please sign our visitor log at the main desk.
- There is no need to “return” seeds. They are yours to keep & share.
- Seed packets will be available while supplies last.
Have a gardening question?
Take one of the gardening info handouts provided by the Cornell Cooperative Extension or fill out a question card! Question cards will be answered by a representative from the Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Gardening resources are available with your library card!
Don’t forget to check out the library’s gardening display and other great resources from our Library of Things –including a Seed Pot Maker, a garden-themed learning backpack (for children), and a garden-themed Discover! Kit (for adults)- featuring gardening tools and books.
Upcoming Adult Lectures at Seymour Library:
Ask Our Gardener!
In this episode, our gardener, Dixie, gives a quick tour of Seymour Library’s gardens now that winter is finally over to show you what made it through the cold weather and what did not.
Additional Gardening Resources:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County – Gardening Resources