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Seed Lending and Gardening

OPL's seed libraries and gardening programs are completely free. These initiatives foster community resilience, self-reliance, and a culture of sharing. Visit our branches to explore our seed libraries, gardening resources, zines and attend one of our many gardening events. This project is support by the Friends of the Oakland Public Library, opens a new window.

Seed Lending Libraries

*Anyone is welcome to come in and check out seeds - no library card required. Try saving your own seeds,, opens a new window let some plants go to seed. Return them and share with the community.

Gardening Events

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Click below to download your free Seed Library brochure!

Seed Saving Library

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Gardening Tips

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Zine Library

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Native Seeds

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Gardening Resources

Gardening Playlist

Check out our Gardening Playlist of videos on growing food, urban gardens in Oakland, seed saving, and more gardening advice.

Starting Your Own Garden

OPL librarian, seed library and gardening pro, Rebekah Eppley, shares her favorite resources for getting started with your garden.

Need a tool? 🛠️

Our free Tool Lending Library has it. (plus workshops, books, DVDs & more!)

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Reading Lists by Staff

Hispanic Heritage Month Gardening Books

Latinx Cook Books and Gardening Books for all ages, in English and Spanish.
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Garden Books for Kids

Did you know that many OPL branches have gardens? Check out these books & get inspired to visit our gardens and maybe start your own!
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Grow Your Garden!

Stop by an OPL seed library to grab seeds, supplies, and books!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Gardening Books

Latinx Cook Books and Gardening Books for all ages, in English and Spanish.
Xochitlwork

Garden Books for Kids

Did you know that many OPL branches have gardens? Check out these books & get inspired to visit our gardens and maybe start your own!
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Grow Your Garden!

Stop by an OPL seed library to grab seeds, supplies, and books!
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Kids' Gardening Books

This project is supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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