As spring approaches, it's time to dust off that green thumb and start gardening! We’ve got upcoming programs, resources, and book lists to help you in your garden. Check them out below.
The Seed Library is Here!
It’s time to start planning your garden! The Barrie Public Library is excited to announce the return of its Seed Library, a collection of seeds for the community to borrow and grow at home. 
Now available at all three library locations (Downtown, Painswick, and Holly), the Seed Library provides a selection of vegetable and herb seeds. Seeds will be available from March 17 while supplies last. Last year, the library distributed over 3,000 seed packets to the community through this initiative.
The Seed Library is a community-driven effort, packaged by dedicated library volunteers and staff and supported by donations from community groups and local growers. This initiative is part of the library’s strategic commitment to being a green leader in the community.
Library members can borrow seeds at no cost, with the hope that successful growers will collect and return seeds from their harvest to help sustain the collection for future seasons.
Time for a Houseplant Swap!
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Do you have indoor plants that you'd love to share? Bring rooted plants in dirt or loose cuttings to swap for something new to you! Join us on Saturday, April 12 from 2-4pm at our Downtown location in the Angus Ross Room for our spring Houseplant Swap!
Gardening Kits
We’ve got Gardening Kits in our Library of Things Collection to help you with your gardening activities. Gardening Kits are available for everyone of all ages. We have Junior and Adult Kits to include your little ones in the gardening fun.
Our Adult Gardening Kits include a gardening tool tote, knee pads, beginner gardener book, and basic tools such as trowel, cultivator, transplanter, pruner, and weeder. Our Junior Gardening Kits come with a gardening tool tote, gardening apron, watering can, native plant Identification sheet, and basic tools such as a trowel, fork, rake, and shovel.
Place a Gardening Kit on hold and choose to pick them up at any library location to get started.
Gardening Book Lists
Check out our gardening-themed book lists full of incredible information to help you with your gardening needs: