Seed Lending and Gardening

OPL’s new Culturally Relevant Gardening project is a free urban seed project committed to increasing the capacity of our community to feed itself wholesome food. OPL seed libraries foster community resilience, self-reliance, and a culture of sharing. Visit our expanded seed libraries, explore our gardening resources and zines, and attend one of our many gardening events.

Anyone is welcome to come in and check out seeds - no library card required.

We ask that you let some plants go to seed after planting them and return some of these next generation seeds for others to borrow.

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.

Gardening Resources

Gardening Resources

Indigenous Gardening

Indigenous Cook Books and Gardening Books for all ages.

African and African American Gardening

African and African American Cook Books and Gardening Books for all ages.

Latinx Gardening

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

New Gardening Books

The Gardening Playlist

OPL staff will help you get your garden looking fresh and full. Check out these videos on growing food, urban gardens in Oakland, seed saving, and more.

Gardening Videos

Oakland Tool Lending Library Has That Tool You Need.Oakland Tool Lending Library Has That Tool You Need.

Got a DIY home project? Fixing your bike? Borrow the tools you need from the Oakland Tool Lending Library.
Got a DIY home project? Fixing your car or bike? Borrow the tools you need from the Oakland Tool Lending Library.
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