We believe gardens, books, and libraries are natural companions.  Our Literary Garden manifests that belief.  Click on any of the garden photos above to learn more about the different literary genres, plants, and other features of our Literary Garden.  

It is not wholly by chance that the Durango Botanic Gardens are located around the Durango Public Library.  We concur with Cicero, the Roman philosopher, statesman, and writer that:

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”

The library has been a great partner in building our gardens that remain admission-free, to be shared and enjoyed by all.  Our hope is that you come to appreciate how nature and gardens have inspired writers through history and be encouraged to explore new literary horizons.