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Thank You for a Sprouting 2025 Seed Library Season!
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Thank You for a Sprouting 2025 Seed Library Season!

May 7, 2025 Uncategorized

To our amazing Algonquin community of gardeners, thank you for making our 2025 Seed Library season a sprouting success! It seems that you liked the new style put together by our team this season, and we hope your garden is thriving and full of life. From the moment the first packets went out to the final few picked up, your […]

Get Planting! Seed Library Returns March 1!
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Get Planting! Seed Library Returns March 1!

March 6, 2024 Library Programs

Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library  is excited to offer the Seed Library.  This program provides free seeds to local gardeners free of charge! Take a look at the Seed Library Catalog. Each listing includes photos and descriptions of plant varieties, along with helpful information on when, where and how to plant. Seed packet quantities range […]

The Seed Library Is Open for 2024!
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The Seed Library Is Open for 2024!

March 15, 2023 Library Programs

Just in time for spring planting, Algonquin Area Public Library, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Agricultural Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois Master Gardeners of McHenry County, is excited to offer the Seed Library,  that provides seeds to local gardeners free of charge! Stop by the Adult Services desk at the Main Library on Harnish […]

Seed Library Journal #4- April 11
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Seed Library Journal #4- April 11

April 11, 2022 Library Programs

After a week (at least) of gray skies and temps in the 40s, the sunny weekend was the motivation I needed to plant my Seed Library seeds! I’m using the tabletop greenhouse I got for my birthday, but you can find seed trays and accessories at most garden and hardware stores.  The Seed Library has lots of vegetable, herb and […]