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The Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are home to their own seed libraries!

Patrons can select packets of edible and ornamental seeds to take home and plant in their garden. The seed libraries are completely free and open to the community; no library card or check-out process is required to take seed packets. Check out the seed libraries below to learn more about their seed stock and guidelines.


Solvang Seed Library	GVL Express Seed Library	Buellton Seed Library

GVL Express Seed Library

The Goleta Valley Library Seed Library is located in the holds room of GVL Express. Visit the library at 6500 Hollister Ave. Suite 105, Goleta, CA 931117.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can check out seeds?

Anyone! No library card is needed to take seeds from the Goleta Valley Seed Library.

How do I check out seeds?

Browse our seed packets to make your selection. There is also a binder with seed packet information available for reference. When you’ve made your selection, fill out the information requested in the binder forms. Then you can take your seeds home to plant!

How many seed packets can I take?

Patrons may select up to 2 packets of seeds per week. We ask that you only take what you need and be mindful of leaving enough seeds for others!

Do I need to return seeds?

No need to bring seeds back to the library; instead we ask that you fill out the check-out form in the binder as a means of monitoring Seed Library usage. You are not expected to return the seed packets and they do not appear as checkouts on your library account.

Are seed donations accepted?

The Goleta Valley Library Seed Library is not currently accepting donations. The seeds in our Seed Library have been generously donated by local nurseries: Island Seed & Feed, Terra Sol, La Sumida, Plant Good Seed, and Nature’s Seed. We'd like to thank our sponsors for supplying seeds for our community.

Solvang Seed Library

The Solvang Library Seed Library is located at 1745 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can check out seeds?

Anyone! No library card is needed to take seeds from the Solvang Library.

How many seed packets can I take?

Patrons may take one packet of each variety of seed available. We ask that you only take what you need and be mindful of leaving enough seeds for others!

Do I need to return seeds?

You are not required to return the seed packets and they do not appear as checkouts on your library account. If something grew successfully, you are welcome to harvest the seeds and return them to the seed library for other community members to enjoy.

Are seed donations accepted?

The Solvang Library Seed Library accepts donations of seeds from community members. We'd like to thank the Santa Ynez Valley Friends of the Library and community contributors for keeping our seed library stocked!

Buellton Seed Library

The Buellton Library Seed Library is located at 202 Dairyland Rd, Buellton, CA 93427

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can check out seeds?

Anyone! No library card is needed to take seeds from the Buellton Library.

How many seed packets can I take?

Patrons may take one packet of each variety of seed available. We ask that you only take what you need and be mindful of leaving enough seeds for others!

Do I need to return seeds?

You are not required to return the seed packets and they do not appear as checkouts on your library account. If something grew successfully, you are welcome to harvest the seeds and return them to the seed library for other community members to enjoy.

Are seed donations accepted?

The Buellton Library Seed Library accepts donations of seeds from community members. We'd like to thank our community contributors for keeping our seed library stocked!

Please note that, while we try our best, the library cannot guarantee germination rates or accuracy of labels of donated seeds. Please report any discrepancies that you may encounter with donated seeds, so that the seed library can be improved for others.