Seed Library

Seed Library Check out seeds to keep…

Grow a garden, plant native flowers, and more!

The Seed Library is a unique collection available only at the Nichols branch location. You can check out a variety of seeds all year round—including fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants. We now offer bulbs, too!

Events & Classes for Gardeners

Starter Garden

Wednesday, April 2nd
6:00–7:00 PM @Hillview

Start your own veggie garden—including cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, peas, and more! We’ll plant your starter seeds together in peat pots that you can later transplant to a bigger container or outdoor garden. Plus, learn tips and tricks for taking care of your garden as it grows. Ages 12 & up.
reads "Grass Heads" against a blue background. A pot with compost and grass growing out of the top is to the left of the title. The grass head pot has googly eyes and a felt mouth. A paintbrush is under the title.

Grass Heads

Thursday, April 17th
6:00–7:00 PM @Hillview

Celebrate Earth Day early and make your own Grass Head. Using compost, pots, paints, grass seeds, and more, craft a little grassy friend to nurture and help grow! Ages 5–12.
reads "Air Plant Terrarium" against a gradient background. A mason jar with sand, an air plant, and seashells is to the left of the title.

Air Plant Terrariums

Wednesday, April 23rd
6:00–7:00 PM @Hillview

Learn all about air plants and how to care for them! Then select an air plant for yourself and create a custom habitat using a mason jar, sand, seashells, pebbles, and more. Ages 10–18.
reads "Spring Plant Exchange" against a white background with two hands exchanging a plant beside the word spring. To the right of the title is a yellow rectangle with two pictures of plants inside the rectangle.

Spring Plant Exchange

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 AM–2:00 PM @All locations

Are your hostas taking over or do you have more tomato seedlings than your garden can handle? Looking for a new houseplant to spruce up your space? Bring your plants to trade and share at our community plant swap! Plus, exchange gardening advice and tips with your fellow plant enthusiasts. All ages.

Seed Library FAQs

How do I get seeds?
To borrow (and keep!) seeds and bulbs, all you need is a valid Bullitt County Public Library card. After selecting your items, take them to the circulation desk as you would a book or DVD. The current checkout limit is 10 seed packets and 1 bulb per visit.

When is the Seed Library available?
All year long! We have a core collection that we try to keep in stock at all times, but additional inventory fluctuates from season to season.

Where do the seeds come from?
Our seeds and bulbs come mostly from wholesalers. They could also come as donations from patrons who just had excess or a passion for growing and sharing.

Can I donate seeds?
Yes! We accept all unopened packets of commercially produced seeds from anyone. We’ll also accept homegrown seeds that have been labeled. Please bring any seeds to donate to the circulation desk at Nichols Branch Library.

Why a Seed Library?
A seed library makes it easy for beginners to start gardening and encourages trying new plants. It brings our community together, helps connect gardening enthusiasts, and supports native plants that boost climate resilience, biodiversity, and pollinators.