seed
LIBRARY
The Downers Grove Legacy Seed Library can be found on the second floor along the green wall by the reference books. Inquire at the Adult & Teen Services Desk for assistance utilizing this special collection.
What is a Seed Library?
seed borrowing procedures
Our library accepts open-pollinated or heirloom seeds, but no GMO or hybrid seeds. If this is your first time borrowing seeds from the seed library, complete a Membership Record Form and return it to the second floor Adult & Teen Services Desk. If you are a beginner to seed saving, we recommend starting with the following first-tier seed types:
Beans

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Peas

step 1
Choose the seeds. Feel free to take seeds from any category, even if you are a beginner seed-saver, but please only take as many seeds as you have space for in your garden.
step 2
step 3
Mentors are available. If you have questions on seed starting, planting, or harvesting seeds, visit youneedaseed.org. Or, send an email to youneedaseed@gmail.com. Harvest your seeds. Be sure to dry them thoroughly, and store them in a cool, dry place until you return them to the library.