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Seed Library Support - Central Library

Pack Seeds For Our 2025 Seed Library

2025-02-10 17:30:00 2025-02-10 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Seed Library Support - Central Library Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2025 Seed Library! Join in on some literal bean counting, use your finger to measure out teensy oregano bits, and use scoops of different sizes to measure out flower seeds.   Central Library -

Monday, February 10
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-10 17:30:00 2025-02-10 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Seed Library Support - Central Library Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2025 Seed Library! Join in on some literal bean counting, use your finger to measure out teensy oregano bits, and use scoops of different sizes to measure out flower seeds.   Central Library -

Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2025 Seed Library! Join in on some literal bean counting, use your finger to measure out teensy oregano bits, and use scoops of different sizes to measure out flower seeds.  

To sign up for this event, visit the listing on our Better Impact volunteer site

The process to sign up is easy! Complete a short application, choose your date, and then show up at the library! This event will take place at Central Library (40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204). Get directions to Central Library.

A seed packing group looks a lot like an assembly line. Everyone will have a dedicated job and work for 2-3 hours on a selected seed project. Tasks include:  

  • Labeling coin-sized envelopes with identifying information about our seeds  
  • Using tools (scoops, cups, or even a fingertip) to fill packets with seed  
  • Sealing envelopes with small stickers to ensure the seeds are secure and ready for patrons 
  • Bundling seed packets with provided rubber bands  
  • Keeping an accurate count of the seed packets completed to support our system-wide inventory  

What is Seed Library? 

The Indianapolis Public Library Seed Library offers FREE seeds to patrons so they can grow plants that sustain them. We also offer workshops to help you learn the skills you need to grow a seed into a mature plant. Visit indypl.org/calendar to see our upcoming garden programs & events. 

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Meeting | Gardening |

TAGS: | #volunteer | #SeedLibrary | #health | #gardening | #community |

Central Library

Phone: 317-275-4100

Hours
We're closed Friday January 10 due to inclement weather - closing early at 3 p.m.
Mon, Jan 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 Closed
(inclement weather - closing early at 3 p.m.)
Sat, Jan 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.

Upcoming events

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Jan 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration is now closed

Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rescheduled
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, January 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rescheduled
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Indiana Special Collections Room

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:45am

Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm