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Seed Library Support - College Avenue

Pack Seeds For Our 2025 Seed Library

2025-01-09 10:00:00 2025-01-09 12:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Seed Library Support - College Avenue Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2025 Seed Library! Join in on some literal bean counting, use your finger to measure out teensy oregano bits, and use scoops of different sizes to measure out flower seeds.   College Avenue Branch -

Thursday, January 09
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-09 10:00:00 2025-01-09 12:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Seed Library Support - College Avenue Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2025 Seed Library! Join in on some literal bean counting, use your finger to measure out teensy oregano bits, and use scoops of different sizes to measure out flower seeds.   College Avenue Branch -

Work with fellow volunteers to pack seeds for our 2025 Seed Library! Join in on some literal bean counting, use your finger to measure out teensy oregano bits, and use scoops of different sizes to measure out flower seeds.  

To sign up for this event, visit the listing on our Better Impact volunteer site.  

The process to sign up is easy! Complete a short application, choose your date, and then show up at the library! This event will take place at College Avenue (4180 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205). Get directions to College Avenue.

A seed packing group looks a lot like an assembly line. Everyone will have a dedicated job and work for 2-3 hours on a selected seed project. Tasks include:  

  • Labeling coin-sized envelopes with identifying information about our seeds  
  • Using tools (scoops, cups, or even a fingertip) to fill packets with seed  
  • Sealing envelopes with small stickers to ensure the seeds are secure and ready for patrons 
  • Bundling seed packets with provided rubber bands  
  • Keeping an accurate count of the seed packets completed to support our system-wide inventory  

What is Seed Library? 

The Indianapolis Public Library Seed Library offers FREE seeds to patrons so they can grow plants that sustain them. We also offer workshops to help you learn the skills you need to grow a seed into a mature plant. Visit indypl.org/calendar to see our upcoming garden programs & events. 

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Meeting | Gardening |

TAGS: | #volunteer | #SeedLibrary | #health | #gardening | #community |

College Avenue Branch

Phone: 317-275-4320

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed

About the branch

Established as the Broadway Branch in 1924, the library served the neighborhood from a frame house on E. 42nd Street until 1958 when a 6,500-square-foot facility opened on Broadway Street. This aging and overcrowded building was replaced in August 2000 with the current 16,000-square-foot structure on College Avenue that was renamed the College Avenue Branch.

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
This event is full

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This event is full

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Rescheduled
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, October 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm