Programs we support
Digging Durham Seed Library
The Digging Durham Seed Library offers vegetable, herb, and flower seeds that community members can take home and plant. You can take seed packets each season, and if you grow seeds, you can donate them for others to check out.
How the seed library works
- Seeds are available at each of the seven library branch locations, along with a brochure with resources on how to plant and care for them.
- Seeds are available first-come, first-served while supplies last.
- Patrons are welcome to take four seed packets per season.
- You don’t need a library card to use the seed library.
By providing both a repository for seeds and training for the folks who plant them, the seed library helps improve local sustainable food sources, enhance food security, develop local biodiversity, and boost Durham’s foodie culture. Durham Library Foundation is proud to sponsor this long-running program at Durham County Library.
Planting and growing your seeds
These resources will help you plant and grow your seeds: