Open to the Public Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday   9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: No Saturday hours during the summer

19th Century Collection

The Rochester Civic Garden Center Library is devoted exclusively to all aspects of horticulture (including its history and art) with over 4,000 volumes and is affiliated with the National Council of Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. The library also has current and back issues of magazines, bulletins of U.S. and Canadian Garden Centers, garden catalogs, photographs and prints of garden subjects, and article clippings. Experienced librarians are here to assist you.

The library is open to the public for reading and reference. RCGC Members have book borrowing privileges. Our collection is also catalogued on the Rochester Library Council’s Roaring Cat system.

Renewing Library Books

Did you know that you can renew your RCGC library books via email? Send a message containing your name, the author's name and title of the book(s) you would like to renew to rcgclib@frontiernet.net. Remember, we are here limited hours so it may take a day or two for you to receive a reply.

Search the RCGC Library catalog on-line!

Looking for a certain title? Have a favorite author? Need books on a specific topic? Search the RCGC Library catalog on-line.

Please note: We are not able to process holds electronically at this time but you may call (585-473-5130) or e-mail (rcgclib@frontiernet.net) to request a book. While anyone is welcome to visit and reference our library, only RCGC members have borrowing privileges.

Magazines and Periodicals

Looking for a particular magazine or periodical? See the listing of RCGC's current magazine subscriptions or see the complete listing of periodicals, including dates and volume numbers, held by the RCGC library.

Library Membership

Annual Fee: $5

Two books may be borrowed at any one time for a three week period. One renewal, for another three weeks, is allowed. See our librarians to sign up.

From Carolyn Van Ness, Library Director

Looking for ideas or planning another garden? Stop by our sale of gently used books on the first floor. You’re likely to find some helpful ideas.