The Seed Library is a collection of packaged seeds that are free to take home and plant in your own garden. Our Seed Library includes a variety of vegetables, greens, flowers, and herbs. Patrons may browse our Seed Library and select up to five packets, with a limit of one per seed variety. The Seed Library is kept in the Adult Service area. Seeds do not need to be returned, though you are welcome to return seeds that are harvested in the fall to help contribute back to the Seed Library.
Browse the list below to learn what seeds will be available this season. Growing instructions for each variety will be available on this webpage when the Seed Library launches.
No, but it is very similar. The Howell Carnegie Library participates in One Seed, One State, and you may obtain your 2026 seed variety, Pacific Beauty Calendula, from the Information Desk.
Resources
The One Seed, One State variety this year is a “Pacific Beauty” Calendula seed. These are available separate from our Seed Library at the Information Desk. Visit the MI Seed Library Network for more information.
Check out the Library’s collection of gardening books and magazines for tips, tricks, and inspiration!
