The San Mateo Public Library’s Seed Library offers free vegetable, herb, and California native flower seeds to San Mateo and Hillsborough residents. Visit the seed cabinet on the 2nd floor at the Main Library to choose some seeds to plant in your garden or containers! Mini-seed libraries are available at the Marina and Hillsdale branches (limit 3 packets). Limit of one packet per seed type per visit, and five packets total per visit at the Main Library.

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