200 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
718-668-0413
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The New York Public Library is excited to announce that Richmondtown Library will soon be receiving mechanical upgrades: the HVAC and fire alarm system will be replaced, and a new building management system will be installed. 

As a result, Richmondtown Library is temporarily closed to patrons as of November 6, 2024. Sign up for updates about this branch by selecting Richmondtown Library as your home location in your NYPL account.

During this temporary closure, patrons are encouraged to use the following nearby locations: 

The New York Public Library's Bookmobile service will provide on-the-go access to library materials to our patrons during the Richmondtown Library closure.

At our Bookmobile, you can:

  • Sign up for a library card.
  • Browse a small collection of books for people of all ages.
  • Speak with a librarian to get reading recommendations, reference services, and more.
  • Return and renew books.
  • Manage your account.

Learn more about our Bookmobile schedule.

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Learn more about the Library’s wide array of free resources, classes, events, and more! Book an in-person or virtual class visit or group tour now.

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    Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.

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    Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.

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    Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.

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About the Library

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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. We also have our TechConnect lab and Community Room for classes and programming.

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