Cobb County Libraries Offer Free Seeds for Local Gardeners

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The Cobb County Seed Library is back this spring, offering free seed packets to local gardeners at four different locations of the Cobb County Public Library system. The community-based initiative is designed to promote local gardening and sustainable food practices by providing seeds for plants that grow well in the region. Gardeners can take up to three packets per day for their home gardens, with the program running from February 2 to June 4, 2026 or while supplies last.

Why it matters

The Seed Library program aims to make it easier for Cobb County residents to start and maintain home gardens, supporting local food production and sustainable living. By providing free, regionally-appropriate seeds, the libraries are helping to remove barriers to entry for new gardeners and encouraging community members to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

The details

The Seed Library will have seed packets organized by type, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Gardeners can visit any of the four participating library branches - East Cobb Library, North Cobb Regional Library, Powder Springs Library, and Sweetwater Valley Library - to select up to three packets per day for their personal use. The program is open from February 2 to June 4, 2026, or until supplies are depleted. Last year, over 3,600 seed packets were distributed to local gardeners through the Seed Library.

• The Seed Library program runs from February 2, 2026 through June 4, 2026.
• The libraries are open Monday through Saturday.

What’s next

Gardeners interested in participating in the Seed Library program can visit any of the four participating library branches during operating hours to select their free seed packets. The libraries are also accepting donations of new, unopened seed packets to help stock the Seed Library for the upcoming season.