The MSU Libraries Seed Library distribution has closed for the 2025 season.
We encourage you to browse this site for events and seed-related and gardening information.
The Seed Library is located on the second floor of the Main Library's West wing, along the west side of MakeCentral.
A seed library is a service that allows members of a community to “borrow” seeds for planting at no cost. Seed libraries provide benefits beyond making seed packets easily and affordably available to patrons.
MSU Library's seed library is a distribution library where students, staff, faculty and community members can have access to interesting varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers that can tolerate Mid-Michigan's weather and growing conditions. We don't accept seeds to be returned after the growing season.
The Thomas Volkening Seed Library at MSU Libraries is a participant in the MI Seed Library Network. In 2021, we began participating in the 'One Seed, One State' initiative where seed libraries across the State of Michigan come together to promote growing, saving, and sharing seeds.
The selections for the initiative and our participation have been the following:
2025 - ‘Little Finger’ Carrot
2024 - ‘Mammoth Long Island’ Dill
2023 - ‘Grand Rapids’ lettuce
2022 - ‘Boston Pickling’ cucumber
