CALLING ALL GARDENERS
At the end of each planting season, do you tend to wind up with a gazillion unused seed packets? Don't let them go to waste! Bring them to your local library and share them with your fellow gardeners. And while you're there, discover what interesting seeds have been donated by others. You might just find a new all-time favorite.
Here's how it works:
Each library in Delaware County has designated a card catalogue drawer for this event. Seed swappers, bring in your partially used seed packets and file them under the appropriate letter (T for tomato). Next, have a look through the drawer for varieties you might like to try (Z for zinnias). Help yourself to the number of seeds appropriate for your garden space, and place the seeds in a provided envelope.
Final two weeks!
This event has been ongoing since the beginning of April and lots of seeds have been donated, so there's plenty to choose from. It's a great way to expand your repertoire without spending a fortune. Each library's stock is different, depending on what patrons brought in. Many gardeners buy their seeds online, so you may find unusual and heirloom varieties right next to the standard favorites. The seed swap is a free service offered by Transition Catskills in partnership with the public libraries.
SEE YOU AT THE LIBRARY AND HAPPY GARDENING!
Library information
Andes Public Library
242 Main Street
845-676-3333
Hours:
Sunday: closed
Monday, Tuesday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am – 4 pm
Thursday: 5 pm – 8 pm
Friday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – noon
Bovina Public Library
33 Maple Avenue
607-832-4884
Hours:
Sun, Mon, Fri: closed
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:30 am – 3 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 2 pm
Delhi – Cannon Free Library
40 Elm Street
607-746-2662
Hours:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday: closed
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 am – 7 pm
Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm
Fleischmanns – Skene Memorial Library
1017 Main Street
845-254-4581
Sunday, Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Franklin Free Library
334 Main Street
607-829-2941
Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Friday: closed
Tuesday: 9 am – 12 pm; 1 pm – 5 pm; 7 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 2 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 12 pm; 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Hancock – Louise Adelia Read Memorial Library
104 Read Street
607-637-2519
Hours:
Sunday, Monday: closed
Tuesday, Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday, Friday: 11 am – 4 pm
Saturday: 2 pm – 4 pm
Margaretville – Fairview Public Library
43 Walnut Street
845-586-3791
Hours:
Sunday, Monday: closed
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Roxbury Library Association
53742 State Hwy 30
607-326-7901
Hours:
Sunday, Tuesday, Friday: closed
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Sidney Memorial Public Library
8 River Street
607-563-8021
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9 am – 8:30 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 4 pm
Stamford Village Library
Sunday, Monday: closed
Wednesday, Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturday: 12 pm – 6 pm
Walton – William B. Ogden Free Library
42 Gardiner Place
607-865-5929
Hours:
Sunday, Monday: closed
Tuesday, Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday, Thursday: 2 pm – 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm