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Seed Library Support at College Avenue

Pack Seeds For Our 2025 Seed Library

2026-01-08 10:00:00 2026-01-08 13:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Seed Library Support at College Avenue 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.   College Avenue Branch -

Thursday, January 08
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-08 10:00:00 2026-01-08 13:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Seed Library Support at College Avenue 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.   College Avenue Branch -

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!

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 |

College Avenue Branch

Phone: 317-275-4320

Hours
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Mon, Dec 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed

About the branch

Established as the Broadway Branch in 1924, the library served the neighborhood from a frame house on E. 42nd Street until 1958 when a 6,500-square-foot facility opened on Broadway Street. This aging and overcrowded building was replaced in August 2000 with the current 16,000-square-foot structure on College Avenue that was renamed the College Avenue Branch.

Upcoming events

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Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Cancelled
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, December 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fri, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Jan 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm