Library Hours & Services

Library Access 

General Public

The Library is open to everyone with regular Arboretum admission. The general public may use library materials on-site, but only Arboretum members may check out materials.  Please make an appointment with Librarian Susan Eubank (susan.eubank@arboretum.org or 626.821.3213) if you’re planning to use only the Library.  Appointments are not necessary for Library art exhibits and other special events, however, regular admission applies to these activities.

Arboretum Library Circulation Policy

Circulation Privileges

Books may be checked out by Arboretum members for three weeks at a time, plus an additional two renewals if needed. Items may be renewed in person, by phone, or by email. Current magazines may be checked out for three days, with no renewals. Please be sure to have your Membership Card with you.  Learn more about becoming a member of the Arboretum.

Overdue Items

The Library does not charge overdue fines. The Librarian is happy to accept donations for the Arboretum Library’s new acquisitions fund.

Interlibrary Loans

The Arboretum Library can arrange to borrow almost any item not in their collection through interlibrary loans with other libraries.

Library Location

The Arboretum Library is located within The Arboretum. Go straight through the double doors on the left (east) of the entrance rotunda.

Library Hours

Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Closed Mondays

December 2018 Library hour variations and closures

The Arboretum Library will be
open Thursday, December 13, 2018,
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.,
open Tuesday, December 18, 2018,
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and
closed Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

All other hours and days are as normal.

Susan Eubank, Librarian

Phone: (626)821-3213
Fax: (626)445-1217
Email: Susan.Eubank@Arboretum.org