Seed-Sharing Program at CV Library

In addition to books and videos, Castro Valley Library has now added a new Seed-Sharing Library.  It offers harvested heirloom seeds to Castro Valley Library patrons, gardeners, children and community volunteers.  

Check out this program by visiting the Castro Valley Library Adult Reference desk. Browse the Seed Library for the type of plants you’d like to grow. Then simply choose up to five types of seeds at a time, take them home, and start gardening.  Helpful books and downloadable instructions are available. 

Volunteers from the ForestR non-profit group have alphabetized the seed packets, each with enough seeds to start three to five plants. These include vegetables, fruits and flowers.  All of the seeds come from local gardeners’ 2021 crops. Seed donations from the community are also welcome. See ForestR.org for more info, or visit the library at 3600 Norbridge Ave. during open hours.