Port Richmond Branch Information

Branch History

Located two blocks from Port Richmond Avenue along Bennett Street and opposite Veteran's Park, the Port Richmond Branch opened its doors in 1905 as one of the branches built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. Port Richmond, with its fireplaces, oak shelving, and original turn-of-the-century furniture, provides an inviting space to read, study, or enjoy free programs. Programs take place in the Chimes Playhouse, a charming auditorium, which was added in 1939. The Library's collections have grown steadily since 1905 and today demonstrate particular strengths in the areas of literature and history. Port Richmond also houses a small collection of materials on the history of Staten Island.

Collections & Services

  • Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
  • Collection of Spanish language materials
  • Cassettes, books-on-tape, CDs, videos
  • Community Information collection
  • Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

  • Toddler and preschool story and picture book hours
  • Slide, lecture, and science project workshops, and craft programs for school-age children
  • English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages held during fall, winter, and spring
  • Live performances for adults and children
  • Ongoing book sale
  • Ongoing exhibits on special subjects
  • Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
Stapleton
Todt Hill-Westerleigh
West New Brighton 		St. George Library Center

Community Information

Basic community services are listed below. For other local agencies, see The New York Public Library's Directory of Community Services.
Community Board
Community Board # 1 1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council
District # 49 		NYS Assembly
District # 61		 NYS Senate
District # 23		 U.S. Congress
District # 13
Fire and Police Departments
Fire:
Engine 157, Ladder 80
1573 Castleton Avenue 10302 		Police:
120th Precinct
78 Richmond Terrace 10301
718-876-8500
Local Hospitals:
Port Richmond Health Center Bailey Seton/Staten Island University
235 Port Richmond Avenue 10302
718-390-5069
Parks and Playgrounds:
Abraham Levy Memorial Park
Jewett, Castleton Avenues

Veterans Park
Bennett Street, Park, Heberton Avenues
Faber Park
Richmond Terrace, Kill Van Kull
Post Office:
Port Richmond Station
364 Richmond Avenue 10302
718-442-0647
Schools:
Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools:
PS 20 - Port Richmond School (Pre K-5)
161 Park Avenue 10302
718-442-4110
Region 7, District 31
PS 21 - Margaret Emery-Elm Park School
(Pre K-5)
168 Hooker Place 10302
Region 7, District 31
PS 22 - Graniteville School (Pre K-5)
1860 Forest Avenue 10303
718-442-2219
Region 7, District 31		 PS 44 - Thomas C. Brown School (Pre K-5)
80 Maple Parkway 10303
718-442-0433
Region 7, District 31
Other Elementary Schools in Region 7, District 31
Intermediate School:
IS 51 - Edwin Markham School (6-8)
20 Houston Street 10302
718-981-0502
Region 7, District 31
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 7, District 31
High School:
Port Richmond High School
85 St. Joseph's Avenue 10302
718-273-3600
Other High Schools in Region 7, District 31
Other Schools/Programs:
Alternative Programs on Staten Island

Special Education Programs on Staten Island
Private/Parochial
Elementary/Intermediate Schools:
Blessed Sacrament School (Pre K-8)
830 Delafield Avenue 10310
718-442-3090
St. Adalbert School (Pre K-8)
355 Morningstar Road 10303
718-442-2020
Our Lady of Mount Carmel/St. Benedicta School
(Pre K-8)
285 Clove Road 10310
718-981-5131		 St. Roch School (K-8)
465 Villa Avenue 10302
718-448-2424
Jewish Schools on Staten Island (Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora)

Parochial Schools on Staten Island (Archdiocese of New York)

Private Schools on Staten Island (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York)