Thinking about starting a garden this year? We’ve got great news for ya! You can ‘check out’ FREE seeds from the library and enjoy the fruits of your labor (literally) all season long. Keep scrolling for all the details!
Wait… a seed library? What’s that?
Cobb County Public Library’s Seed Library is a system-wide, community-based initiative designed to promote local gardening, sustainable food practices, and biodiversity preservation by enabling people to get seeds designed to grow in the region.
You can find seeds for everything from fruits and vegetables to herbs to flowers.
Which Cobb libraries are participating?
Looking for a library near you? You can check out the Seed Library at these Cobb County library locations:
- East Cobb Library | 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068
- North Cobb Regional Library | 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA 30144
- Powder Springs Library | 4181 Atlanta Street, Building 1, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- Sweetwater Valley Library | 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Suite 100, Austell, GA 30106
How many seed packets can I get?
You can actually take up to 3 packets per day for use in your home garden and landscape. And there’s no catch to it! Just enjoy your seeds!
You can get these seeds from now through June 4, 2026, while seed packet supplies last.
Learn more about the Seed Library on Cobb County Government’s website, here!What should I plant?
There are tons of resources that can help you out at the library, but you can also check the packet before taking it home with you to see if it’s a fit for your garden!