New Dorp Branch Information

Branch History

New Dorp is one of the busiest branches on Staten Island. The New Dorp Community Library was established by local residents in 1907. By 1909 it was receiving books from The New York Public Library's Traveling Library (the Bookmobile), and in 1926 New Dorp became a branch of The New York Public Library. In 2000, an extensive renovation was completed including a redesigned exterior and remodeled interior. An expanded children's room, community room, new air conditioning, furniture and shelving, and eleven computers with new telecommunications equipment were added.

Its large collections include books in such languages as Spanish, Chinese, Hebrew, and Russian. The children's room contains "story steps" for toddlers and preschoolers, as well as materials on children's literature, authors, and illustrators.

Collections & Services

  • Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
  • Books in languages other than English
  • Videos, CDs, DVDs, and books-on-tape
  • Materials on history of children's literature
  • Community Information collection
  • Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

  • Writing workshops, job-and health-related lectures, poetry readings, and films for adults and teens
  • Preschool programs, story hours, and crafts workshops for children
  • Tax preparation assistance during tax season
  • English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages held during fall, winter, and spring

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
Dongan Hills
Great Kills
Richmondtown 		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 # 2 1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council
District # 50 		NYS Assembly
District # 62		 NYS Senate
District # 24 		U.S. Congress
District # 13
Fire and Police Departments
Fire:
Engine 165, Ladder 85
3075 Richmond Road 		Police:
122nd Precinct
2320 Hylan Boulevard 10306
718-667-2211
Local Hospitals:
Staten Island University Hospital North
475 Seaview Avenue 10306
718-226-9000
Parks and Playgrounds:
Dugan Park
Mill Road and Tysens Lane
The Greenbelt
Post Office:
New Dorp Station
2562 Hylan Boulevard 10306
718-351-0266
Schools:
Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools:
PS 38 - George Cromwell School (Pre K-5)
421 Lincoln Avenue 10306
718-351-1225
Region 7, District 31
PS 41 - New Dorp School (Pre K-5)
216 Clawson Street 10306
718-351-6777
Region 7, District 31
Other Elementary Schools in Region 7, District 31
Intermediate School:
IS 2 - George L. Egbert School (6-8)
333 Midland Avenue 10306
718-987-5336
Region 7, District 31
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 7, District 31
High Schools:
New Dorp High School
465 New Dorp Lane 10306
718-667-8686
Staten Island Technical High School
485 Clawson Street 10306
718-667-5725
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:
New Dorp Baptist Christian Academy (Pre K-8)
259 Rose Avenue 10306
718-987-1164
Our Lady Queen of Peace School (K-8)
22 Steele Avenue 10306
718-351-0370
St. Charles School (Pre K-8)
200 Penn Avenue 10306
718-987-0200		 St. Christopher School (Pre K-8)
15 Lisbon Place 10306
718-351-0902
St. Margaret Mary School (K-8)
556 Lincoln Avenue 10306
718-351-4778
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)