Help us grow a Seed Library for the Hudson Community!
 

Throughout the Spring of 2026, Rodgers Memorial Library will accept seed donations to start a Seed Library providing community access to vegetable, herb, flower, and native plant seeds to library patrons and individuals of the Hudson Community. The goal for the Seed Library is to encourage lifelong learning and community participation in sustainable gardening, environmental stewardship, and food security.

The library will accept seed donations through April 30, 2026. After that date, continued donations will be determined based on need and space.
 

Where will the Seed Library be located?

To keep the seeds in a cool, dry environment, the Seed Library will be housed in a repurposed old card-catalog filing cabinet, which will be located in Rodgers Memorial Library across from the main circulation desk.
 

How will the Seed Library work?

Patrons may select up to 3 packets per visit, seeds are provided at no cost.

Patrons are encouraged to participate in seed saving to replenish the community Seed Library.
 

Donating Seeds

• Donations will be accepted at the main circulation desk after an inspection of seed quality for viability.
• Seed packets should all be separated by variety and clearly labeled with planting instructions.
• The library will not accept invasive plant species or chemically treated seeds.

Donations should prioritize

• Easy to grow vegetables (tomatoes, beans, lettuce, zucchini, etc)
• Culinary herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, etc)
• Pollinator-friendly flowers
• Native New Hampshire plant varieties
• Beginner-friendly crops

For any questions or concerns, OR, If you represent a community seed drive, a seed company, local farm, or garden center and would like to form a community or sponsor partnership, please contact library staff at askus@rodgerslibrary.org.