Discover the knowledge behind the desert
Explore 9,000+ books, 500+ journal titles, rare botanical books, art, archives and research focused on desert plants and the natural world.
The library’s Special Collections include Garden history, rare books and botanical art from the 16th–19th centuries, offering a glimpse into the history of plant discovery and botanical illustration.
• Desert Gardening
• Plant Science
• Botanical Art
• Conservation
• Ethnobotany
• Herbal Medicine
Looking for something specific?
Ask the librarian.
Beth Brand can help you find resources, plan research and access the Collections.
Monday–Friday · 12–4 p.m.
Before you visit, contact Beth Brand.
Schilling Library is dedicated to Carol & Randy Schilling in appreciation of their generous gifts to the Garden’s endowment.
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