February 2025 Leaflet ~ Elisabeth C. Miller Library, UW Botanic Gardens

Leaflet from the Elisabeth C. Miller Library

Volume 12, Issue 2 | February 2025

Nature and the Book 2025
Sponsored by Puget Sound Book Artists

a piece of artwork showing fall leaves and birch bark trees

Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) welcomes you to their Nature and the Book: 2025 exhibit in the Elisabeth C. Miller Library February 3-27. Join us for a reception Saturday, February 8 from noon to 2 pm to celebrate the work of members who are inspired by our environment, gardens, and nature.

PSBA, now in its 15th year, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to creating a spirit of community among book artists and those who love books. PSBA members use a wide variety of creative means and methods to create interactive artist books that delight the viewer, convey an idea, communicate an experience, express a concern, spark a conversation, and tell stories.

PSBA seeks to share this wealth through exhibitions and community outreach. They offer free membership for students and strive to encourage support for emerging book artists. For more information about PSBA, please take a brochure during the exhibit and visit their website: https://pugetsoundbookartists.wildapricot.org.

Garden Lovers' Book Sale: save the date

Mark your calendars for our Garden Lovers’ Book Sale, Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5. Details will be in the March issues of Leaflet and Leaflet for Scholars, but plan on a party and the best selection on Friday evening, and a day of shopping for bargains on Saturday.

Can you help by donating gently-used gardening books this month? The last day for book donations is February 28.

Volunteers are key to the success of the Book Sale. If you’re interested in helping with setup the morning of April 4, the party that late afternoon and early evening, or take down on the afternoon of April 5, please contact Nick Williams at nickjpw@uw.edu.

This is your chance to choose from hundreds of books on gardening, plants, and related topics. The Garden Lovers’ Book Sale only happens once a year – don’t miss it!

Forest ecology resource display through March 15

This winter we spotlight Miller Library resources on forest ecology in support of everyone doing related work in forests throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Check the catalog listing or browse the display near the comfortable armchairs in the northwest corner of the library. Most items can be borrowed, and the others will always be available for use in the library.

Ask a Librarian

The Miller Library's Plant Answer Line provides quick answers to gardening questions. Reach the reference staff at 206-UWPLANT (206-897-5268), hortlib@uw.edu, or from our website, www.millerlibrary.org.