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WEBINAR: How to Start a Seed Library

Imagine if your public library didn't just check out books — but also packets of seeds.

Join this free webinar to learn how to start a seed library!

At a seed library, patrons can check out seeds for free. They then grow the fruits and vegetables, harvest the new seeds, and "return" those seeds so the library can lend them out to others.

Due to popular demand, New Dream will host a second free webinar on Thursday, April 11, about how to start a seed lending program at your public library. Topics will include funding models, obtaining starter seeds, patron orientation, and more. The webinar features speakers from seed libraries around the country.

Guest speakers:

Kelly Becker — Seed Library Coordinator, La Crosse Public Library (La Crosse, WI). Seed library opened in February 2013.
Justine Hernandez — Seed Librarian, Pima County Public Library (Tucson, AZ). Seed library opened in January 2012.
Stephanie Syson — Institute Manager, Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, Basalt Seed Library Project (Basalt, CO). Seed library opened January 2013.

Becker, Hernandez, and Syson will share their knowledge about how they got their seed libraries off the ground and will be available to answer your questions. Register for this webinar to learn how to start a similar project at your local library! (Note: If you registered for our March 27 webinar, you do not need to register again — you're automatically registered for the April 11 webinar.)

Webinar: How to Start a Seed Library at Your Public Library
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern (11:00am-12:00pm Pacific)
Cost: Free

Note: If you miss the webinar, the recording will be available to view on this page starting April 15. Have questions? Please e-mail us.