Seeds should start to be available in all KDL branches and on the Bookmobile in mid-March.

KDL’s Seed Library offers a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs, grain, and flowers in sample packets, to patrons to promote sustainability, healthy habits, and environmental awareness. With the 2025 display, a large variety of seeds will be available, from the most basic tomatoes to unique produce such as Blue Lake Bush Beans, Buttergold Corn and Incredible F1 Melons. The Seed Library will also have a variety of flowers, with names like Fairy Meadow Flower Mix, Nasturtium and Moonflowers. To finish off with fall produce we will have squash, pumpkins, a variety of herbs, and plenty of greens.

Also in a unique offer, we will distribute the One Seed, One State seed selection, Little Finger Carrot, chosen and donated by the Michigan Seed Library Network. Please limit this to one per family, as it is an extremely limited supply.

As in the past, please limit your family selection to 3-5 sample packets taken from the KDL Seed Library.

What is a Seed Library?

A seed library is an institution that lends or shares seeds, for the benefit of nurturing and exposing patrons to classic and unique seeds. The KDL Seed Library is not a seed bank, meaning we do not accept and store donations from the public. If anyone is interested in harvesting and donating their seeds in the fall, please consider the opportunities of community gardens or the Michigan Seed Library Network.

Seeds for Spring 2025 provided by Botanical Interests, Hart’s Seeds, Livingston, and Seed Savers Exchange.

Our Volunteers

The seed library simply doesn't happen without the hours and hours of work completed by our wonderful volunteers.  Thanks to all of them!