Seed Library
Let’s Grow Together!
The Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds (vegetables, herbs and flowers) that any resident of Hamilton County with a library card can borrow to plant at home. The Seed Library is a partnership between the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, Friends of the Hamilton East Public Library and the Hamilton East Public Library.
On February 10, 2025, we will start circulating select varieties that require early starts or other early care. On March 3, 2025, all varieties will be available. Library cardholders can check out up to 15 packs per year. We don’t expect you to return the seeds, but if you have extra seeds or collect the seeds from the plants you grow, we will gladly take them back into the Seed Library.
Have questions about the Seed Library? Please contact the Public Service desk at your preferred location: 317-579-0307 (Fishers) or 317-770-3215 (Noblesville). You can also find more information about planting through the Master Gardeners Website. Subscribe to the Seed Library email newsletter here!
Show us your seeds on social media by tagging us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HamiltonEastPL. Be sure to use #HEPLSeedLibrary and #HEPLGrowers to follow along. You can also tune into our YouTube channel for some gardening tips and tricks!
How It Works
1. Look Up
Research to see which seeds are right for you! Use the Growing Guides as a resource to help.
2. Pick Up
Come pick up your pack of seeds at either library! Max. 15 packs per person for the growing season.
3. Plant It
The moment you’ve been waiting for! Refer to Seed Guides for tips and tricks along the way.
4. Share It
Share with friends, donate seeds back to the library, or tag us on social! Be sure to use #heplgrowers & #Heplseedlibrary
Seed Library Resources
Seed Library Blogs
Soil Blocking: A New Gardening Technique
By Rebecca F., Public Services Librarian & Seed Library Team Member We hope you are having a totally rad-ish time starting up your gardens this spring season! The Seed Library team and volunteers have been working hard to ensure that seeds are stocked and ready...
Seed Library 2025
Get ready for the 2025 HEPL Seed Library! We love hearing about your gardens every year, and we know the Seed Library is very important to library users. Our hope is that with the HEPL Seed Library, you will explore how wonderful gardening can be, no matter where you...
Seed Library On The Move!
By Julia W., Community Engagement Coordinator We hope you’ve had the opportunity to explore HEPL’s Seed Library this year! The Seed Library contains more than 140 different varieties of flowers, herbs, and vegetables and is open to all residents of Hamilton County...
Choosing Seeds with the HEPL Seed Library
By Julia W., Community Engagement Coordinator Spring is almost here, and the HEPL Seed Library is officially open! Many of our users have asked how to select the right seeds for their yard, so we’ll look at some things you’ll want to take into consideration. ...