Covid-19 Update
UW Botanic Gardens grounds are open to visitors. However, some buildings are closed.
The Library is closed to in-person patrons until further notice. You can still ask reference questions via email or the online form. Email is preferred for questions involving plant identification.
The Library book drop is open, so you may return your borrowed materials any time. We are offering holds pickup on Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. In order to place holds, you will need to return all borrowed items. Learn how to borrow books and schedule a pickup.
Sorry, we cannot accept book and magazine donations until further notice.
UW Botanic Gardens continues to follow all advice and directives set forth by the University of Washington, which are detailed at length on the UW Novel Coronavirus Information Page.
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Open to everyone. Open hours.
Address: 3501 NE 41st St., Seattle, WA, 98105
Location: Center for Urban Horticulture. CUH Map.
@ElisabethCMillerLibrary
Contact Us
Your Library Account Email: hortlib@uw.edu
Plant Answer Line: 206-897-5268 General Questions: 206-543-0415
Virtual Exhibit: Northwest Nikkei by Michelle Kumata
The Miller Library is please to showcase artworks by Michelle Kumata in August. See the work in person at the Japanese Garden starting August 10th.
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