Meriam Library is growing—literally! Near the elevators on the second floor, you’ll find our new seed library, stocked with FREE flower, fruit, herb, and vegetable seeds to help you start your own garden. All seeds are heirloom varieties (absolutely no GMO) purchased from small BIPOC farmers. A seed library works just like a regular library: you “borrow” seeds at planting time, grow them out, and are encouraged to save and return seeds at the end of the season so others can grow too.
Seed libraries promote biodiversity, reduce reliance on large seed corporations, and help combat seed monocultures that threaten the world’s food supply. The seed library also includes growing tips for available seeds and is located near our sustainability book collection, with resources on seed saving, container gardening, small-space growing, and more. Questions or interested in having a librarian visit your class or club? Contact Michelle Mussuto to set something up!
