Schilling Library
The Desert Botanical Garden Schilling Library is home to a very specialized collection of books and journals about deserts and desert plants of the world. You are welcome to visit and use the resources of the Schilling Library or browse the catalog online.
Learn more about the Garden's Schilling Library, including where to find our online catalog and our location and hours.
Library Catalog
Search the Schilling Library Catalog online.
Location & Hours
The Schilling Library is located in the Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center (east of The Cactus & Succulent Galleries)
Monday – Friday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Planning to do some research? Please call ahead to ensure that the Librarian is available to assist you 480 481.8133.
Things to Know
- The collection is available for in-house research only – books do not circulate.
- Photocopies can be made for 20 cents per page.
- Library users are asked to refrain from eating or drinking in the library (covered water bottles are allowed).
