Mystic & Noank Library

Public Libraries Add Seeds for Patrons to Check Out Like Books | Eater

"A small public library repurposed an old card catalog into a free seed collection offering more than 90 varieties (from eggplant and kale to marigolds and zinnias) that any cardholder can take to plant. Staff frame the program as part of the library’s evolution into a community center that gets people — especially children — outdoors, teaches gardening skills, and helps address food insecurity; it complements an existing children’s garden, supports plans for a library park, and encourages patrons to plant extra rows or use a future giving garden to donate produce to local food banks." - Bridget Shirvell