Longview Public Library

The current Seed Library season is drawing to a close. If you turned in the ticket that came with your packet, raffle prizes will be announced in August. Extra chances to win can be earned by participating in the 2022 LPL Seed Library Challenge on Beanstack which runs through the end of July. Sign up at longviewlibrary.beanstack.org!

LPL Seed Library

Seed Library Resources

Easy Save Guide: Quick list of tips for saving seeds.
Planting Guide for the Maritime Northwest: A handy planting guide provided by Uprising Seeds.
Saving Seeds: Where to Start: More information about saving seeds from the Seed Savers Exchange.
Gardening & Horticulture Onefile: Log in with your library card to find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.
LPL Seed Library on Facebook
LPL Seed Library on Instagram
Garden Talk with Austin: Austin shares garden tips from in this series of video chats from the Library garden.

Seed Library Presents

Butterflies of the Cowlitz-Columbia with Robert Michael Pyle

Seed Library Book Collection

About the LPL Seed Library

The Seed Library is a collection of seeds and books that can be checked out with a Longview Public Library card. Those who check out seeds, especially those marked "Easy Save", are encouraged to save seeds to help maintain and grown our collection. Seed checkouts are available in spring, summer, and fall. Seed Library books and other resources are available year round.

Mission Statement: The LPL Seed Library seeks to provide seed as an accessible and affordable public resource, promote biodiversity and local adaptation, educate patrons and the public on topics surrounding agriculture and horticulture, and develop a community and culture of self reliance, sustainability, and generosity.

The Purpose of the LPL Seed Library is to:

create an accessible, affordable source of regionally-adapted and native seeds, maintained by a local community of caring farmers and gardeners;
educate library patrons and the public about biodiversity, garden and plant ecology, sustainable food production, food sovereignty, native plants, cultural traditions concerning food and agriculture, heirloom varieties, PNW agricultural history, and related topics;
build community awareness and connections through partnerships between the library and local nonprofits, food producers, horticulture businesses, gardeners, educational institutions, health practitioners, artists, and others; and
strengthen the LPL's connection to its community, membership, and volunteers; broaden the relevance of the library to area residents; set an example for other libraries and organizations; and support and supplement the other educational programs of the Longview Public Library.

For more information about the LPL Seed Library, please call 360.442.5310 or email us.