Covid-19 Update
Masks are optional. The Botanic Gardens continues to follow all advice and directives set forth by the UW, which are detailed on the UW Novel Coronavirus Information Page.
Hours
Mondays: Noon-8pm
Tuesdays-Fridays: 9am-5pm
Saturdays: 9am-3pm through June 8
Saturdays June 15-September 14: Closed
Saturdays beginning September 21: 9am-3pm
Sundays: Closed
Closed September 2, November 11.
The library is open to the general public. Registration is required to borrow books, no UW affiliation required. General information about the Library
Getting Here
The Library is located at the Center for Urban Horticulture at 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA, 98105.
Contact Us
General Information: 206-543-0415
Plant Answer Line: 206-897-5268 (206-UW-PLANT)
Fax: 206-897-1435
E-mail: hortlib@uw.edu
Mailing Address
Elisabeth C. Miller Library
UW Botanic Gardens
Box 354115
Seattle, WA 98195-4115
Tours
Email Miller Library to schedule a tour.
Staff
| Brian Thompson Manager and Curator of Horticultural Literature 206-543-0415 bthomp@uw.edu |
Lena Youkhana Librarian 206-543-0415 lyou@uw.edu |
| Rebecca Alexander Plant Answer Line Librarian, Manager of Reference and Technical Services 206-897-5268 rebalex@uw.edu |
Laura Blumhagen Youth Collections and Outreach Librarian 206-543-0415 lbb@uw.edu |
| Nick Williams Special Collections Librarian 206-616-9481 nickjpw@uw.edu |
Volunteers
Volunteers are invaluable to the smooth functioning of the library, giving an average of 2000 hours per year. The library currently has eight active volunteers who typically work a 3-4 hour shift each week. Tasks include shelving, data entry, special projects, helping patrons, and other duties. Unpaid internships or directed fieldwork may also be arranged.
Apply via the online application.