Library

The HCP Library Collection

The HCP Library was started in 1989 and has of over 2,500 volumes on a wide variety of horticultural topics, including all aspects of gardens and gardening such as design, history, local, seasonal, organic and specific kinds of plants. We are located in the lovely former caretakers’ cottage, tucked away just past the Charlotte and the Quail restaurant. The library is run by volunteers.

Hours and Borrowing

The HCP Library welcomes all visitors. We are open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 1pm.

HCP members and volunteers, plus PHC students are welcome to borrow materials free for 3 weeks. Garden visitors are welcome to browse. Find out about HCP membership.

The HCP Library online catalogue is available 24/7 for browsing our entire book collection.

Online Catalogue

Features include search, advanced search, popular topics, tags, email and lists. Results lists can be resorted. Social media links allow you to share titles on your favourite platforms. Email us easily about any title using the blue “Ask About This” button with questions or to place a hold.

HCP Children’s Book Collection

The HCP Library is excited to announce the creation of a new children’s book collection. Catering to the needs of our youngest gardeners and naturalists; families are able to select books about plants, gardens, nature, food, seeds, wildlife, pollinators, climate, water, seasons, sustainability, and the environment to take home and enjoy.

Started in October 2023, Canadian Library Month, the campaign to build this much-needed library collection published a Wish List on the HCP Library website. Donations of books and money from supporters are growing this project from an idea to a reality to support children and families of the community.  Please check out our Wish List. We thank you for your support!

CHILDRENS COLLECTION WISH LIST

We are regularly updating our collections; please use the link below to check out our most recent acquisitions.

RECENT ACQUISITIONS

We review a book each month for our HCP eNews;  below you will find the link to the latest reviews.

BOOK REVIEWS

Online Resources – a work in progress

Questions? We would love to hear from you!

GET IN TOUCH

Territory Acknowledgement

We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that the Gardens are located on the ancestral territories of the lək’ʷəŋən peoples, represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, represented by the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations. With gratitude, we work and learn where people come together in appreciation of plants and stewardship of the Gardens.

505 Quayle Rd. Victoria, BC V9E 2J7

Phone: 250-479-6162

Email: [email protected]