Broomfield Seed Library
The Broomfield Seed Library is a community resource that provides free seeds to help residents grow food, flowers, and plants at home. Operated by CSU Extension and located inside the Broomfield Library, the Seed Library encourages gardening, food resilience, and seed sharing by making a variety of fruit, vegetable, herb, and ornamental seeds available throughout the year.
Seed Library FAQ
The Seed Library is a collection of seeds available for you to grow at home.
The Seed Library is on the second floor of the Broomfield Library at 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield CO, 80020 (look for the old card catalog!).
First, fill out this membership form just once to join the Seed Library. This information will be used to track your seed check-outs, and you may be sent an annual survey about the program.
After you have joined the Seed Library, check-out is simple.
- Browse seeds any time the Broomfield Library is open.
- When you find a seed you like, fill in your name and the date on the tear-off stub on the back of the envelope.
- Tear off the completed stub and drop it in the check-out box.
Our seed collection depends on donations and seasonality. You’ll see different seeds available at different times, so check in frequently to see what fruit, vegetable, herb, and ornamental seeds are available.
There is no obligation to save and return seeds, especially if you’re new to seed saving. As you grow as a gardener and a seed saver, we hope that you will consider sharing your seeds with the Seed Library community. If you’re ready to learn how to save your own seeds, check out the collection of resources below, and keep an eye out for seed-saving workshops offered throughout the season.
We are grateful for donations of locally-saved, non-hybrid seeds! These seeds have been tried, tested, and improved to do well in our unique environmental conditions. To donate saved seeds:
- Collect and clean seeds from your crops, and set aside some for yourself and some for the Seed Library.
- Place seeds in an envelope or other container, and clearly label with as much information as possible. Seed Donation cards are available on top of the Seed Library or outside of the CSU Extension office.
- Drop your labeled seeds off at the Broomfield CSU Extension Office (first floor of the Broomfield Library), Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
These seeds will not be used in the Seed Library, but they can be used for educational programs and at the annual Community Seed Swap. These seeds can be brought to the CSU Extension Office Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., or brought directly to the next Community Seed Swap! Please keep store bought seeds in their original packaging.