Central Texas Seed Library

The Central Texas Seed Library and the Austin Public Library are committed to supporting the local environment and community by sharing seeds and related knowledge through our programming and circulating collection. We believe that seeds are nutritional and historical suitcases which contain the potential for both physical and cultural sustenance. Seed libraries like ours are intended to promote sustainability, self-sufficiency, food security and interpersonal exchange.

Do you need seeds to start your garden or get it ready for a new season? Browse the drawers, check out up to four seed packets per visit and record them on a checkout form from Drawer 18. Place the completed form back in the same drawer.

Has your garden produced more seeds than you need? Keep the spirit and the seedlings alive with a donation. Use the form from Drawer 19, as well as envelopes from drawer 21, if you need them. Place the completed donation in drawer 20.