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Helen Crocker Russell Library

Inner Sunset

Tucked at the entrance to the Botanical Garden, this peaceful library holds one of Northern California's largest collections of horticultural books. Plant nerds can dig into rare volumes while casual visitors enjoy a calm reading nook before wandering into the gardens.

Quiet study spot
Botanical research library
Garden adjacent
Horticultural collection

Tips

📚"if anyone wanted to know anything about plants, they can come here"
🏛️reminds visitors of classic 1970s NorCal architecture
🌿staff will help you find specific plant books

Helen Crocker Russell Library

1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA

+1 415-661-1316

sfbg.org

Upcoming at Helen Crocker Russell Library

Friday, Jun 12
Nature’s Palette: Northern California’s Flora and Skies art exhibition

Nature’s Palette: Northern California’s Flora and Skies art exhibition

June 12

Wander into this quiet garden library and find Sheila Finch's botanical watercolors capturing Northern California's wildflowers and dramatic skies. The paintings are for sale, with every purchase keeping this plant-lovers' sanctuary thriving.

Ask A Master Gardener

Ask A Master Gardener

June 12 at 10:30am

Drop in with your struggling houseplant photos and get free advice from certified Master Gardeners who actually know their stuff. It's like having a plant doctor on speed dial, minus the waiting room.

Sunday, Jun 14
Artist Reception with Sheila Finch

Artist Reception with Sheila Finch

June 14 at 4pm

Meet Sheila Finch and her paintings of Northern California's wild coast and quiet skies. The reception unfolds inside a botanical library surrounded by 55 acres of gardens: wander from canvas to camellias in one golden afternoon.

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