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Welcome to the Schumacher Library Open Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (and on weekends as staffing allows) Olbrich's Schumacher Library houses approximately 3,500 volumes with an emphasis on home gardening in the Midwest, landscape design, rainforests, tropical plants, herbs, trees and shrubs, individual plant species and more. All visitors are welcome to explore the many resources available. Open hours are Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on weekends as staffing allows. Visit the library during open hours, call (608) 246-5805, or email olbrichplantinfo@cityofmadison.com.
Browse and Hold Books Online
Everyone can browse the Schumacher Library collection online. Just visit our online catalog and search. Olbrich members can also put books on hold from home. To place a hold just click Hold and enter your Olbrich member number when asked for your Patron ID. Books will be held for up to 7 days. Pick up and return your items during library hours or arrange to pick up your books at the Olbrich lobby greeter desk. Questions? Call (608) 246-5805 or email olbrichplantinfo@cityofmadison.com.
Plant and gardening Information Resources Need help with plant identification? Use iNaturalist or Pl@ntNet to identify plants at home or those you have seen in the garden. For answers to your gardening questions, use these online resources:
Have a question about plant diseases or pest infestations? Explore the online resources of the University of Wisconsin Extension Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic, or contact the clinic directly at (608) 262-2863 or bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu.
Garden & Nature Community Reading Group Join other garden, plant, and wildlife enthusiasts to discuss books and ideas about gardening, plants, nature, and the environment in the Garden & Nature Community Reading Group. This group is a partnership between Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Steenbock Library, the UW Arboretum and Schumacher Farm Park. All discussions are free and participants are encouraged to read the selected book prior to participating in the discussion. Books are not supplied but are available at Schumacher Library, partner libraries, and the Madison Public Library system.
September Read: Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration by Sara Dykman Winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey becoming the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their annual migration - a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles alone on a bicycle made of recycled parts. Join us to discuss this remarkable story and the wonders of migrating butterflies.
Register here: Bicycling with Butterflies
November Read: Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty Winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing Diary of a Young Naturalist chronicles a year in the life of sixteen-year-old climate activist Dara McAnulty. He shares all the joys and challenges of a life filled with family, friendships, a passion for nature, and the complexities of living with autism. Join us to discuss this remarkable new voice in nature writing and explore the role of the naturalist in modern society.
Register here: Diary of a Young Naturalist
Contact Information
olbrichplantinfo@cityofmadison.com
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Olbrich Botanical Gardens is operated as a public-private partnership between the City of Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society.
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