How Does It Work?

Visit our Seed Library location: Goldsboro Library, 1001 E. Ash St. (A library card is not required to use the Seed Library.)

Review our selection of seeds in the binder at the Reference Desk.

Pick out up to 2 packets of seeds from our plant assortment (while supplies last).  Take only what you will use during this planting season.  

Complete a Patron Seed Checkout Record by recording plant name, variety, year of harvest, and seed source.

Plant and Grow Your Seeds by following the instructions listed on the back of each seed packet.

Read up on gardening (if necessary) using the library’s resources.  Ask at the Reference Desk for help in locating these items.

Enjoy the fruits of your labor. 

Harvest and Return Your Seeds – Returning seeds is recommended but is not a requirement of using the seed library.

If you want to return seeds, dry your seeds thoroughly and store in a cool, dark place until you return them to the Seed Library.

Return your seeds in a sealed paper envelope with your name, the plant name, variety, and year of harvest written on the envelope.