The Garden Library, established in 1975, is located in the Visitor Center complex.  It contains more than 8,000 books about horticulture, botany, garden design, garden history, as well as related periodicals, both current and back issues.  It is open to the public. Garden Library Hours are:  Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For information during Garden Library hours: 516-922-8649.