The Sterling Morton Library is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

At any time, you may access digital resources via ACORN and the e-book Collection.

You can contact the Library by phone at 630-719-2429 or by email at library@mortonarb.org.

You can also ask a librarian a question or make an appointment to view rare books, archives, and art collections.

Located on the Arboretum’s East Side in the Administration Building, the Sterling Morton Library is a short walk from the Visitor Center.

Arboretum members, staff, and volunteers can borrow books from the circulating collection, as well as the e-book collection. Guests are invited to use resources in the library or request items from their local library through interlibrary loan.

The collections include a wide range of resources, including books, e-books, magazines, e-journals, photographic images, correspondence, maps, and plans, all with a special focus on botany and horticulture, along with urban forestry, natural history, botanical art, forestry and conservation, as well as landscape design.

Staff can assist and support your explorations.

Named in honor of Suzette Morton Davidson, granddaughter of Joy Morton, the special collections include the archives, rare publications, and art collections. Enhancing and supplementing the circulating and reference collections, these special resources provide critical information to the study of botany and horticulture, as well as the history of the Arboretum.

You are encouraged to explore these special collections. A good starting point is ACORN, the digital collections management system. If you need additional assistance, please request an appointment to view an item from these collections.