Hi Helena and Mariele, Happy to answer your questions about seed libraries. We divide and repackage most of our seeds, but quantity depends on the kind of seed. For larger seeds that are easy to count, like beans and squash, about 6-12 seeds per pack. Some more 'rare' seeds it may average less per pack so that I can get them out to more growers. For others that I have a large quantity of, it can average more. For small seeds that are harder to count, like mint or chamomile, I will pour out a commercial packet and divide them into smaller piles. I find an index card works well for this. I also use a pill counter tray. We accept donations — home grown seed, commercial packs, opened packages, leftovers. We try to encourage seed saving and home grown seed, as well as any open-pollinated seed. [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Aubrey Franklin (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2846 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Tarra Gamelin via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 1:49 PM To: Helena Hayes <helena.hayes@gcmdl.org>; North Adams Library <northadamslibrarian@gmail.com> Cc: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds We put about 10 seeds per pack. We also accept donations of seeds. We allow all of the types that you referenced in your email: unopened, from own garden, and leftovers. I hope this helps! Tarra Gamelin Director Spies Public Library 940 First Street Menominee, MI 49858 906.863.3911 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of North Adams Library via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:41 PM To: Helena Hayes <helena.hayes@gcmdl.org> Cc: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program? And if so, what kinds are accepted? -Seeds in an unopened packet -Seeds from your own garden -Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library? Thank you! Mariele Mariele Busch Library Director North Adams Community Memorial Library 4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams 517-287-4426 northadamslibrarian@gmail.com<mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com> On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack? Thanks. Helena Helena Hayes, MLIS Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org<https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l