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Seed libraries in California.

Free seed you borrow like a library book: take a few packets, grow them, and share seed back if you can. 108 listed, each one checked against the library's own web page in September 2026.

108Seed libraries
19counties
89on the map
108with websites

108 of 108 shown

Almaden Seed Library

6445 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95120

  • No card needed

new seeds monthly or quarterly by branch; Summer 2026 seeds listed

Alviso Seed Library

5050 N. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95002

  • No card needed

new seeds monthly or quarterly by branch; Summer 2026 seeds listed

Calabazas Seed Library

1230 S Blaney Ave
San Jose, CA 95129

  • No card needed

new seeds monthly or quarterly by branch; Summer 2026 seeds listed

Evergreen Seed Library

2635 Aborn Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121

  • No card needed

new seeds monthly or quarterly by branch; Summer 2026 seeds listed

All 108 seed libraries, A–Z

Frequently asked questions.

How many seed libraries are there in California?

The Agriculture Resource Library lists 108 seed libraries in California, each with its own page. Free seed you borrow like a library book: take a few packets, grow them, and share seed back if you can. The list is compiled each one checked against the library's own web page in September 2026.

How do I find a seed library near me in California?

Filter this page by county, search by name or town, or switch to the map view to see what is closest. Every listing links to its own page with the address and whatever details the source provides, and the whole list can be printed.

How current is this California list?

These listings rebuild nightly from their sources, links are swept on a rolling basis, and owners can correct their own listings through the claim page. An owner's word outranks the federal feeds.

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