South Beach Branch Information

Branch History

The South Beach Branch, has provided library service to the South Beach and Arrochar communities for over 40 years. Service was interrupted in 1989 when the branch interior was gutted by fire. The branch reopened on December 19, 1990. In 1994, City Councilman Fusco allocated funds to begin site acquisition for an enlarged full-service branch to serve the growing community. In 2000, the South Beach Branch was relocated to 21-25 Robin Road from its former site at 100 Sand Lane, and opened on February 28. Designed by David Prendergast, Architects, the new site provides 3,000 square feet for public service with expanded hours and enhanced collections that will better serve the growing communites of South Beach and Arrochar.

Collections & Services

  • Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
  • Books in Russian and other world languages
  • Videos and CDs
  • Community Information collection
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

  • Preschool programs
  • Class visits by appointment and story hours for children
  • Craft programs for children and teenagers
  • Book discussions for adults

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
Dongan Hills
Stapleton
Todt Hill-Westerleigh 		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 # 60 		NYS Senate
District # 23 		U.S. Congress
District # 13
Fire and Police Departments
Fire:
Engine 161, Hook and Ladder 81
278 McClean Avenue 10305 		Police:
122nd Precinct
2320 Hylan Boulevard 10306
718-667-2211
Local Hospitals:
Staten Island University Hospital North
475 Seaview Avenue 10305
718-226-9000
Parks and Playgrounds:
PS 39/Arrochar Playground
Sand Lane, Major, MacFarland Avenues 10305
PS 46/South Beach Houses Playground
Parkinson Avenue, Kramer Street 10305
Post Office:
Rosebank Station
567 Tompkins Avenue 10305
718-447-0787
Schools:
Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools:
PS 39 - Francis J. Murphy, Jr. School (Pre K-5)
71 Sand Lane 10305
718-447-4543
Region 7, District 31
PS 46 - Alberto V. Maniscalco School (Pre K-5)
41 Reid Avenue 10305
718-987-5155
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 School:
Holy Rosary School (Pre K-8)
100 Jerome Avenue 10305
718-447-1195
Comprehensive Schools:
St. John Villa Academy (Pre K-8)
57 Cleveland Place 10305
718-447-2668
St. John Villa Academy (Girls, 9-12)
26 Landis Avenue 10305
718-442-6240
St. Joseph Hill Academy (Girls, Pre K-12)
850 Hylan Boulevard 10305
718-981-1187 (Pre K-8)
718-447-1374 (9-12)
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)