Great Kills Branch Information

Branch History

The Great Kills Branch of The New York Public Library is located on Giffords Lane at the corner of Margaret Street, two 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.

A $1.5 million renovation in 2005 was the first complete renovation of the 1954 brick and limestone building. Library service was expanded from one level to three, creating a lower level community room with seating for 42; a first floor for adult, young adult, and reference services; and a second floor dedicated to children.

Collections & Services

  • Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
  • Large Print collection
  • Books in Chinese, Russian, and Polish
  • Videos for all ages
  • DVDs, books-on-tape, and CDs for adults
  • Small collection of children's book/cassette sets
  • Community Information collection
  • Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

  • Special events for all ages, including crafts, magic, and puppet shows
  • Picture book hours, story hours, toddler, and preschool programs
  • Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
Dongan Hills
New Dorp
Richmondtown
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 162
256 Nelson Avenue 10308 		Police:
122nd Precinct
2320 Hylan Boulevard 10306
718-667-2211
Local Hospitals:
Staten Island University Hospital North
475 Seaview Avenue 10304
718-226-9000
Staten Island University Hospital South
325 Sequine Avenue 10312
718-948-7780
Parks and Playgrounds:
Gateway National Park
Hylan Boulevard
Evergreen Preservation Park
Greaves Avenue
Post Office:
Eltingville Station
4455 Amboy Road 10312
718-984-0260
Great Kills Station
15 Nelson Avenue 10308
718-984-6730
Schools:
Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools:
PS 8 - Shirlee Solomon School (K-5)
112 Lindenwood Road 10308
718-356-2800
Region 7, District 31
PS 32 - The Gifford School (Pre K-5)
32 Elverton Avenue 10308
718-984-1688
Region 7, District 31
PS 42 - Eltingville School (Pre K-5)
380 Genesee Avenue 10308
718-984-3800
Region 7, District 31		 PS 55 - Henry M. Boehm School (Pre K-5)
54 Osborne Street 10312
718-356-2211
Region 7, District 31
Other Elementary Schools in Region 7, District 31
Intermediate School:
IS 24 - Myra S. Barnes School (6-8)
225 Cleveland Avenue 10308
718-356-4200
Region 7, District 31
Other 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:
Eltingville Lutheran School (Pre K-8)
300 Genesee Avenue 10312
718-356-7811
Oakdale Academy (Pre K-5)
366 Oakdale Street 10312
718-948-4220
St. Clare School (K-8)
151 Lindenwood Road 10308
718-948-7091
Intermediate/High School:
Francis School (7-12)
4240 Amboy Road 10308
718-967-0400
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)