What’s a Seed Library?
How does it work?
Gardening Programs
Watch our calendar for upcoming gardening programs.
Plymouth Community Garden
The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department coordinates a local Community Garden. Register for a garden plot online or call the Mayor’s Office at 860-585-4001 for more information.
The Community Garden is located in the Industrial Park at 24 Gear Drive, Terryville, CT 06786. There is water available on site.
Where is the Seed Library located?
The Seed Library is located in our CreationStation Makerspace on the upper level of the Library. Look for the vibrantly decorated cabinet or ask staff for assistance. The Library is organized by plant type – herb, flowers (annual), flowers (perennial), vegetables, and ornamentals and in alphabetical order within each category.
Do I need a library card?
We ask that all CreationStation users have a library card from their hometown Library.
Does it cost anything?
There is no cost to borrow from the Seed Library.
Where do we get the seeds?
We receive donations from Baker Creek Heirloom, Seed Savers Exchange, Turtle Tree Seed Initiative and Burpee. We are most fortunate when our patrons can save locally grown and collected seeds to donate back to us.
How do I donate seeds to the Library?
Please provide as much information as you can about the seeds before bringing them in and giving them to the Reference Librarian.
The seeds I picked didn’t sprout. Why is this?
Our seeds come from many sources. We hope all seeds donated to the library are viable, but we cannot guarantee that they are. Please share your experience with library staff and we may be able to do a sprout test.
Am I required to return seeds and/or participate in seed saving?
No.