Public Libraries in Staten Island

Staten Island is served by the New York Public Library. Every branch is free to visit, with free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages. A library card is free for anyone who lives, works or goes to school in New York State.

13 open branches1 temporarily closed

14 libraries in Staten Island · 1 temporarily closed

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Charleston · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

225 Bricktown Way, Staten Island, NY 10309

Charleston Library opened in March 2022 to serve the south shore neighborhood of Staten Island. This 10,000-square-foot sustainable building is the first net-zero energy library in New York City, and offers two state-of-the-art community spaces and designated learning commons for children, young adults, and adults.

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Todt Hill · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

1617 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

Dongan Hills Library is located at the intersection of Richmond Road and Four Corners. This NYPL location, which has occupied its present location since 1975, is a short walking distance from the Dongan Hills train station and is accessible via the S74, S76, and S86 bus lines.

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Great Kills · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

56 Giffords Lane, Staten Island, NY 10308

The Great Kills Branch of The New York Public Library is located on Giffords Lane at the corner of Margaret Street, two short blocks from the Staten Island Rapid Transit station.This busy branch provides materials in a variety of formats and services to all age levels. Electronic resources, including Internet access and numerous databases, are available on branch computers.

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Rossville · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

1231 Woodrow Road, Staten Island, NY 10309

The Huguenot Park branch opened in January 1985 and serves the Huguenot, Arden Heights, Annadale, Eltingville, Prince's Bay, and Woodrow areas on Staten Island’s South Shore.

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Mariners Harbor · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

206 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303

A single-story branch library situated on a 16,000-square foot plot, Mariners Harbor is the thirteenth branch of The New York Public Library on Staten Island and serves roughly 30,000 people.

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New Dorp Library

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New Dorp · Staten Island

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New Dorp Library will reopen on Monday, October 19, after a temporary closure to facilitate building improvements.

309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306

The New Dorp branch of The New York Public Library is one of the busiest on Staten Island. Established by local residents, the New Dorp Community Library opened in 1907.

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Port Richmond · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

75 Bennett Street, Staten Island, NY 10302

Located two blocks from Port Richmond Avenue along Bennett Street and opposite Veterans Park, the Port Richmond Branch opened its doors in 1905 as one of the branches built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. The branch, with its fireplaces, oak shelving, and original turn-of-the-century furniture, provides an inviting space to read, study, or enjoy free programs.

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Richmond Town · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

200 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

The Richmondtown Library opened in 1996. We offer a large collection of adult and young adult materials on our first floor and a children's area with a separate story room on our second floor.

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Arrochar · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

41 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305

The South Beach Branch has provided library service to the South Beach and Arrochar communities for over 50 years. We offer collections of materials in languages other than English, with an emphasis on Russian, Chinese, and Spanish language books and films.

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St. George · Staten Island

Central library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

5 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The St. George Library Center of the New York Public Library is located in the St.

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Stapleton · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

132 Canal St., Staten Island, NY 10304

The Stapleton Branch of The New York Public Library, which originally opened in 1907, is located on Canal Street, near the center of Stapleton Village and adjacent to Tappen Park and the Old Village Hall. Today, the Stapleton Branch continues to be a center of community life.

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Graniteville · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

2550 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

The Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library opened the doors of its current location on April 18, 1991. The Todt Hill Library is open 7 days a week.

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Tottenville · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307

The Tottenville branch dates to 1904, and it is the oldest and southernmost location on Staten Island. Nestled in a quiet community, the branch has served generations of readers from many of the same families.

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West Brighton · Staten Island

Library
Free to walk in, read, sit and work, and use the Wi-Fi. Borrowing needs a free library card.

976 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

The West New Brighton Branch was first established in 1913 as a home station at 1006 Castleton Avenue under the Extension Division of The New York Public Library. In 1918 it was moved to 85 State Street as a sub-branch.

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