New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor on Staten Island, photographed May 1, 2025.

Community

Libraries in Staten Island

14 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

New York Public Library, The Branch Libraries by the numbers

Visits a year

9.3 million

Items borrowed a year

13.5 million

3.3 million children’s items

Free programs a year

63,598

845,525 attendees

E-books

1.3 million

Public computers

3,708

Library map

Map of 14 places loads as you scroll.

Richmondtown Branch

200 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island 10306

About 46 hours a week

(718) 668-0413

14,000 sq ft · 1.1 mi from downtown

Great Kills Branch

56 Giffords Lane, Staten Island 10308

About 42 hours a week

(718) 984-6670

4,987 sq ft · 1.9 mi from downtown

New Dorp Branch

309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island 10306

About 50 hours a week

(718) 351-2977

12,000 sq ft · 2.1 mi from downtown

Todt-Hill Westerleigh Branch

2550 Victory Blvd., Staten Island 10314

About 54 hours a week

(718) 494-1642

14,366 sq ft · 2.1 mi from downtown

Dongan Hills Branch

1617 Richmond Road, Staten Island 10304

About 42 hours a week

(718) 351-1444

7,500 sq ft · 2.7 mi from downtown

Huguenot Park Branch

830 Huguenot Avenue, Staten Island 10312

About 46 hours a week

(718) 984-4636

6,600 sq ft · 3.9 mi from downtown

West New Brighton Branch

976 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island 10310

About 42 hours a week

(718) 442-1416

6,645 sq ft · 4.2 mi from downtown

South Beach Branch

21-25 Robin Road, Staten Island 10305

About 46 hours a week

(718) 816-5834

3,000 sq ft · 4.7 mi from downtown

Charleston Library

225 Bricktown Way, Staten Island 10309

About 50 hours a week

(929) 284-3660

10,000 sq ft · 5.5 mi from downtown

St. George Library Center

5 Central Avenue, Staten Island 10301

About 51 hours a week · 37 weeks a year

(718) 442-8560

25,029 sq ft · 5.8 mi from downtown

Tottenville Branch

7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island 10307

About 42 hours a week

(718) 984-0945

4,683 sq ft · 6.9 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

More around Staten Island

Around Staten Island

FDR Boarwalk & Beach, Staten Island
FDR Boarwalk & Beach (10403381436)Shannon from Huntsville, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Empire Outlets SI td, Staten Island
Empire Outlets SI td (2022-07-04) 019Tdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0
10 Bay Street Landing, Staten Island
10 Bay Street LandingStatenIslandLover · CC BY-SA 4.0

Questions

How many libraries are in Staten Island?

14 public library locations: Richmondtown Branch, Great Kills Branch, New Dorp Branch, Todt-Hill Westerleigh Branch, Dongan Hills Branch, Huguenot Park Branch and 8 more.

What is the main library in Staten Island?

Richmondtown Branch, 200 Clarke Avenue, open about 46 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Staten Island?

New York Public Library, The Branch Libraries reports about 2.0 million registered borrowers and 9.3 million visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

Staten Island AI

Your Staten Island local guide
Hey there!

I'm Staten Island AI. Ask about local food, shops, museums or a neighborhood day.

AI recommendations may be inaccurate. Verify hours and prices. Questions are processed by Cloudflare. Privacy