Arapahoe Libraries Summer Seed Library

停止into one of our participating locations to grow your mind and your garden!

Arapahoe Libraries now features a Seed Library atEloise May, opens a new window,Kelver, opens a new windowandSmoky Hill, opens a new windowlibraries. A small variety of both flower and vegetable seeds will be available for patrons starting Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, through Monday, July 3.

A total of three packets of seeds per day per patron will be available at Eloise May, Kelver and Smoky Hill libraries. The following seed packets will be offered at these libraries to optimize their ideal growing seasons:

April 22-May 31
  • Wildflower mix
  • Tomatoes
  • Red bell peppers
  • Spinach
  • Carrots
June 1-July 3
  • Wildflower mix
  • Squash
  • Beans
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes

The native Colorado seeds provided promote environmental stewardship in our community by creating stable ecosystems, erosion control and biodiversity. Native plants also support habitat and forage resources for wildlife and pollinators. While we encourage our patrons to collect seeds for next year’s crop to plant or share, libraries will not accept seed returns.

开始使用你的后院,院子或容器gardening withreading suggestions, opens a new window,digital materialsandcommunity resourcesin your neighborhood!

Ready to start planting? Our friends from Tagawa Gardens created a video ofseed planting tipswith written translations available inEspañol, opens a new windowandPусский, opens a new window.


We love hearing from you! From April 22-July 3, complete a brief survey online when you pick up seeds and let us know how we did.

Seed Library Survey

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Which seeds did you choose?

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Phase One (April 22-May 31)*
Phase Two (June 1-July3)
Who will be using the seeds?*
Will you be using any of our community organizations to help get your garden started?*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.