The Tiverton Public Library is happy to announce the launch of its seed exchange program!
Our collection of donated commercial and home-grown seeds is located in the Gardening Section of the Library’s collection, just outside the Local History Room.
Borrow Seeds
- Everyone is entitled to take seeds. There is no cost and you are not required to donate or return seeds.
- Please take only what you can grow and leave the rest for your neighbors -- at most 5 seed packets per visit.
- ‘Borrow’ the seeds by filling out our Visitor’s Log. This will help us to track which seeds are most in demand.
Plant Them at Home
- Plant your seeds according to the directions and enjoy your harvest!
Help Us Grow!
- Though not required, you are welcome to donate any seeds you harvest.
- Please bring your donated seeds to the Information Desk and fill out a donation form. Please be sure to follow the guidelines listed on the front of the donation form.
- We also accept unopened, unused seed packets. No donation form is required for commercially prepackaged seeds.
Check Out Our Special Collection of Native Seeds!
The library also has a special collection of native seeds, available at the Information Desk.
Click the button below to see what seeds we have available for “check-out.”
This special collection is part of Grow RI Native Seeds (GRINS), a new, statewide initiative made possible in part by a grant from the RI Office of Library and Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Our goal is to empower Rhode Islanders to grow and champion native plants via seeds, information, and programming organized by our local libraries.