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Seed Swap and Giveaway

Nine Square Feet 2025

2025-01-25 10:00:00 2025-01-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Seed Swap and Giveaway Join us for a seed swap at the Hiawatha Public Library. Do you have plants to share? Bring those too and we will have a plant exchange. Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

Saturday, January 25
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 10:00:00 2025-01-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Seed Swap and Giveaway Join us for a seed swap at the Hiawatha Public Library. Do you have plants to share? Bring those too and we will have a plant exchange. Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

Hiawatha Public Library

Glenn Schminke Room 103.2

Join us for a seed swap at the Hiawatha Public Library. Do you have plants to share? Bring those too and we will have a plant exchange.

This highly anticipated, multi-location gardening event is FREE, and open to the public from 10:00am-12:00pm. An awesome collection of seed varieties - vegetables and herbs, flowers, and native prairie species. Small space selections. Easy-to-grow varieties. Perennial and pollinator-friendly selections. Nine Square Feet is providing each swap location with a great selection of seed, and they've recruited some knowledgeable local folks to help you find just the right varieties for your garden.
Each adult attendee can choose up to 5 free packets of seed and children (12 and under) can pick 2 free packets of their very own. Bring a gardening buddy or the whole family.

Do you have seed to swap? Swap up to 10 packets of your saved seed 1-for-1.

Here are the guidelines for seed swappers: 

Swap a maximum of 10 seed packets 1-for-1. 
Seeds must be collected or dated 2019 or later. 
Saved seed should have a germination rate of at least 60%. Here’s an easy tutorial of a germination test https://www.southernexposure.com/how-to-test-germination/ 
Packaged in paper envelopes or plastic baggie, individually labeled. 
Suggested quantity is 10-20 larger seeds or ¼-½ teaspoon small seeds. 
Labeled with seed type AND variety name. Optional: color, height, growth habits. 
Labeled with year collected.
Labeled with the swapper’s first name.
You may also swap opened commercial seed packets dated 2019-2023 with at least half original contents and taped closed. 

We love SEEDS!  Thanks for participating in the biggest statewide seed swap in Iowa’s history.

If you have plants that you would like to share, bring those too and we will have a plant exchange. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Hiawatha Public Library

library@hiawatha-iowa.com
Phone: (319) 393-1414

Hours

Hiawatha Public Library

 
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)

Tel: (319) 393-1414

Upcoming events

Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us for conversations about food and nutrition, physical movement, community building, and researched, relevant information for older adults!

Tue, May 27, 9:15am - 9:40am
Stillwater Coffee
Caregivers, take a coffee break!

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Looking for a relaxing and creative way to connect with others? Come be part of our Adult Coloring Club!

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.

Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong

Thu, May 29, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Kayla will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
An art-based story time with CRMA Education Director Erin Thomas

Fri, May 30, 3:30pm - 4:40pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Adventures in the kitchen can be magical...
This event is full

Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Gather with other teens to battle with Nerf blasters!

Cancelled
Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Now Meeting on Fridays!

Mon, Jun 02, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
A summer reading program for all ages!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Hiawatha Public Library
Breathe deep, move gently, and connect with nature. Join us for Qi Gong in the park

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Get ready to sing your heart out!

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Let's welcome the Science Center of Iowa!

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
A blend of stories, movement, art, music, and drama!

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Dick & Rita Olson Family Conference Room 126
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Green State Credit Union Conference Room L006
Join other mystery lovers on the first Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the Hiawatha Public Library.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Join us for an exciting Dungeons & Dragons campaign for adults on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5 PM

Fri, Jun 06, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hiawatha City Hall - Parking Lot
Food and thought!

Fri, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Now Meeting on Fridays!

Fri, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for the family!