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Seed Library Support - College Avenue

Pack Seeds For Our 2025 Seed Library

2025-01-23 10:00:00 2025-01-23 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 23
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 10:00:00 2025-01-23 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
We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
Tue, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 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

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is full

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Feb 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is full

Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am