The Peoria Public Library system is proud to offer a very special collection – the Seed Library! The Seed Library offers a wide variety of vegetable and herb seeds available for check out. This program is designed for beginning growers, but gardeners of every level are invited to check out seeds. Seeds are available at both the Peoria Main Library and Sunrise Mountain Library. Visit your local Peoria Public Library's service desks for locations and information.

Flower Seeds for Butterflies!

Did you know that the Phoenix valley is a butterfly migratory weigh station for when they travel between the U.S. and central Mexico? You can create your own butterfly garden with the help of the Peoria Public Library's Seed Library. Special flower seeds are now available for check out at your local Peoria Library! Ask at the service desks for details.

Click here to view the available flower seeds for your own butterfly garden!

How It Works

• “Check out” up to three seed packets at a time (limit three per 7 day period).
• There is no due date or overdue fees. The seed packets will be automatically removed from your account after the 7 day check out period.
• Click here to browse our catalog for all the available seeds.

Growing Tips and Informational Resources

• Cooperative Extension
  Cooperative Extension - Flower Planting Guide
  Cooperative Extension - Maricopa County Vegetable Planting Calendar
  Cooperative Extension - Vegetable Gardening
• Desert Botanical Garden
  Desert Botanical Garden - Gardening Guide
  Desert Botanical Garden - Schools & Teachers
  Desert Botanical Garden - Research Conservation Programs
• Great American Seed Up
• Native Seeds
  Native Seeds - Gardening In The Desert
• Terroir Seeds
  Terroir Seeds - Gardening Tips & Tricks
  Terroir Seeds - Recipes For Your Garden Bounty

The Peoria Public Library Seed Library project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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