What is a seed library?

• Like a collection of books, Seed Libraries help to spread seed and food literacy.
• Packets of seeds are made available to anyone who would like to plant them.
• Seed Libraries encourage the return (or donation) of seeds so that the seed collection can continue to grow.

How can I borrow seeds?

• Search our Catalogue to view available seeds. 
• Seeds cannot be placed on hold. 
• Visit our Seed Library located in our Georgetown or Acton branches and browse the collection.
• Take your chosen seeds to plant.
• Seeds are not checked out onto your library card; this is a fine free collection. 

How can I give back?

• Share your produce with friends and family.
• Harvest seeds from the plants you have grown from the Seed Library.
• Save seeds and donate them back to the Seed Library at any time of year. We accept all types of seeds.
• Drop off seeds in their original envelope to a Halton Hills Public Library in either Georgetown or Acton.
• For more information on how to save seeds, visit Seeds of Diversity.

Collections

• Search our Catalogue for gardening books, movies and more.  
• We also have free streaming services available on Hoopla.
  
• Order books from another library through our Borrow from Another Library service.  

Gardening Resources

For information on gardening basics including container gardening, edible flowers and seed saving, see the resources listed below:

• Halton Food - Gardening Resources for Halton Gardeners
• Urban Agriculture – OMAFRA
• Vegetable Planting Strategies – National Gardening Association
• Planting Vegetables – Landscape Ontario 
• Container Gardening – Old Farmer’s Almanac
• Edible Flowers – Enjoy Container Gardening
• Edible Landscaping – Gardening Know How