Weston Family Library has Canada’s largest privately held botanical and horticultural collection. The public is welcome to browse the collection online or during opening hours. Come in for a visit. Click here for current hours. Questions, please email [email protected]
Catalogue Search
Our collection consists of over 10,000 books and magazine titles. We have resources to suit every interest and skill level from the novice to the Master Gardener.
Seed Library
You can sign out seeds from the library to use in your garden. If you have seeds to donate, we are also accepting donations. Please organize donations by plant type – vegetable, fruit, herb, perennial, and annual, and package them with their common names and year of collection.
Now On Display
70 Years of Growth and Design: The Garden’s Architectural Journey
Tracing the remarkable architectural evolution of the Garden from Rupert Edwards’ 1940s estate to the vibrant campus we know today. Featuring the work of celebrated architects such as Raymond Moriyama, Jerome Markson, and Montgomery Sisam Architects, the exhibition celebrates 70 years of growth while looking ahead to the Garden’s future.
Special Collections
The Weston Family Library hosts many collections such as The Toronto Herb Society and the Southern Ontario Orchid Society. Everyone is welcome to browse and use our collection.
Borrow A Book
TBG Members enjoy borrowing privileges to books, magazines, digital resources, reference services, and a children’s collection.
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Book Lists
Doing research for your next gardening project? Looking for a specific author? The library has books lists just for you! Look through our lists, select the books you want to read, and place them on hold. We’ll contact you when your books are ready for Curbside Pickup… it’s that easy!