Richmondtown Branch Information

Branch History

The Richmondtown Branch of The New York Public Library is located on Clarke Avenue, between Amboy Road and Arthur Kill Road. This two-floor branch opened to the public in July 1996. Fully accessible to persons using wheelchairs, the branch contains collections for children, young adults, and adults. A large Community Room with a piano is used for library programs, special events, and community activities. The Richmondtown Computer Training Center provides technology training workshops for the public. On-site parking is available.

Collections & Services

  • Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library, including videos, CDs, books- on-tape and CD-ROMs
  • Community Information collection
  • Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment
  • Click On @ the library computer training site

Programs

  • Programs for children including crafts, preschool and toddler programs, picture book and story hours
  • Workshops, lectures, crafts, and concerts for teens and adults
  • Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
Dongan Hills
Great Kills
Huguenot Park
New Dorp
Tottenville 		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 # 3 1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council
District # 51		 NYS Assembly
District # 62		 NYS Senate
District # 24 		U.S. Congress
District # 13
Fire and Police Departments
Fire:
Engine 165 Ladder 85
3067 Richmond Road 10306

Richmond Engine Company #1 (Volunteer)
3664 Richmond Road 10306 		Police:
122nd Precinct
2320 Hylan Boulevard 10306
718-667-2211
Parks and Playgrounds:
Great Kills Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Hylan, Emmet Boulevards 10306
718-351-6970

Ilyse Court Playground
Ilyse Dina Courts

PS 53 Playground
Durant Avenue, Redgrave Street
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue 10306
718-351-1611

PS 50 Playground
Adelaide Avenue, Clawson Street
Post Office:
Great Kills Station
15 Nelson Avenue 10308
718-984-6730
New Dorp Station
2562 Hylan Boulevard 10306
718-351-0266
Schools:
Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools:
PS 23 - Richmondtown School (Pre K-5)
30 Natick Street 10306
718-351-1155
Region 7, District 31
PS 50 - Frank Hankinson School (K-5)
Adelaide Avenue 10306
718-987-0396
Region 7, District 31
PS 53 - Bay Terrace School (Pre K-5)
330 Durant Avenue 10308
718-987-8020
Region 7, District 31		 PS 58 - S.S. Columbia School (Pre K-5)
77 Marsh Avenue 10314
718-761-2155
Region 7, District 31
Other Elementary Schools in Region 7, District 31

Intermediate Schools in Region 7, District 31

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:
St. Patrick School (K-8)
3560 Richmond Road 10306
718-979-8815
Yeshiva Merkaz Hatorah (Boys, Pre K-8)
3495 Richmond Road 10306
718-979-6333
High School:
Monsignor Farrell High School (Boys)
2900 Amboy Road 10306
718-987-2900
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)