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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, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Tel: (319) 393-1414

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Now Meeting on Fridays!

Cancelled
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Kids, shop for Mom and Dad!

Sun, May 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Join us for an out-of-this-galaxy celebration! Whether you're a Jedi, Sith, droid, or rebel, we’ve got an adventure for you.

Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, May 06, 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.

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join us to learn about the life of an Iowa farm girl born during the Great Depression

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Compete to prove who is the Ultimate Trivia Master among your friends and family!

Cancelled
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Hiawatha Public Library
A blend of stories, movement, art, music, and drama!

Thu, May 08, 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 08, 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 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Now Meeting on Fridays!

Sat, May 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
A wonderful way to start your day!

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Calling all tween gamers!

Cancelled
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Relax with friends after school.

Cancelled
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Share a story with a four-legged friend!

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!

Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us to explore painting in a Fun, Relaxing, no Pressure Environment!

Tue, May 13, 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.

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Join us for a cozy evening at the library with a good film, free popcorn, and relaxed vibes—perfect for couples, friends, or a solo night out!

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Library Board Meeting

Wed, May 14, 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 15, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Kayla will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

Thu, May 15, 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.

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Attention all true crime and murder mystery enthusiasts! Step into the role of a detective and team up with fellow sleuths to crack a thrilling case at the library.

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us for an exciting Dungeons & Dragons campaign for adults on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month at 5 PM

Cancelled
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Welcome to our friends, new and old.

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Share current books and classic faves!

Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Appointments are encouraged, walk-in's welcome!

Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Now Meeting on Fridays!