Hours
Our Library is open to all guests:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.
For us to better serve you, an appointment is required.
To make an appointment, please contact:
Longwood Gardens Library
Phone: 610.388.5440
E-mail: library@longwoodgardens.org
Our Archives is available by appointment only.
To make an appointment, please contact:
Longwood Gardens Archives
Phone: 610.388.5331
E-mail: archives@longwoodgardens.org
Policies
The Longwood Gardens Library is open to Members and guests by appointment only. You are encouraged and welcome to use our collections in the library, or you may request to borrow an item from our collection through your local public library's interlibrary loan department.
The Longwood Gardens Archives is available by appointment only. Archives items are available to view at the discretion of the Archives staff—many may not be available due to age or fragility. Archives materials are available for use in the archives facility and do not circulate.
Services
Reference
Library staff are available to answer questions and direct research.
Home Gardening Information
Visit the Home Gardening and Design Resource section of our website for more information. For answers to questions not on our website, we suggest that you contact your local Cooperative Extension to take advantage of their extensive resources.
Databases
While you’re in the library you may search for scholarly and popular articles within full-text databases of current and historic horticultural and botanical literature, including JSTOR; BioOne Complete; and Plant Disease.