The SFBG Library is filled with literary treasures.  Almost 2,000 fabulous books on plants, botany, gardening, botanical history, regional flora and landscaping are available for browsing, reading and creative inspiration.  The shelves are stocked with illustrated references on specific plant varieties, landscape design and conservation.  Visitors and browsers are welcome, but checking out books is restricted to SFBG members.

If you would like to visit the library, the SFBG office is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm; call 505-471-9103 to be sure the Library is available.

Search our collection

The SFBG Library collection is available for browsing through the online database at LibraryThing.com (www.librarything.com/catalog/SFBG):

Search “drought tolerant” and find titles such as:

“Dry-land gardening : a xeriscaping guide for dry-summer, cold-winter climates”

“Waterwise landscaping with trees, shrubs & vines : a xeriscape guide for the Rocky Mountain region, California & the desert Southwest”

Search “penstemon” and learn about some of our native flora:

“Penstemons : the beautiful beardtongues of New Mexico”

“The gardener’s guide to growing penstemons”

Read our article “Gardening By The Book“  for a great selection of top reviewed books.

New! Library Coffee Hour

"I'm looking for a book on insects...Yes! We have 18!"

Every fourth Tuesday of the month we are hosting a special time for book lovers.  We invite you to come browse books, sip some coffee or tea, exchange recommendations and see what’s new.  Check our the listings of upcoming dates and times on our events page.

Donate to the collection

If you have books you would like to donate to SFBG, please call us to arrange a drop off time, 471-9103.