Lompoc Public Library System’s Village Library offers ‘seed library’ program

LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc Public Library System’s Village Library announced it will be offering a "seed library" program.

The library provided more information in the following press release:

LOMPOC, CA, April 24, 2024 – The Lompoc Public Library System’s Village Library is offering a pilot “seed library” program where gardeners “borrow” seeds from the library at planting time.

The seed library is self-sustaining and fully run on donations from library patrons.

Patrons who “borrow” seeds from the Village Library save the seeds from their plants and return a portion of the seeds to the library. Seed libraries encourage biodiversity and decrease our reliance on major seed companies. This practice helps combat seed monocultures which threaten the world's food supply.

Participants start by picking out their seeds (limited to five packets a day), sign out what they have taken in a seed binder, and return dry seeds from plants the patron has grown. Store-bought seeds are also welcome in place of seeds from a home garden.

Questions about the seed library can be directed to Village Library staff at: 805-733-3323.

The Lompoc Public Library System

The Lompoc Public Library System has been serving the Lompoc Valley for more than 100 years. The Lompoc Public Library System engages, empowers, and enriches our community.

The library is committed to bringing quality programming and educational opportunities to people of all ages. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information about the Lompoc Public Library System locations, hours and programming, visit us online at cityoflompoc.com/library.