Please note that as of January 6, 2025, New Dorp Library is temporarily closed for building improvements. The branch's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems will be replaced for a better-controlled interior environment in all seasons.
During this temporary closure, patrons are encouraged to use the following nearby locations:
- Charleston Library (225 Bricktown Way) ♿ Fully accessible
- Great Kills Library (56 Giffords Lane) ♿ Fully accessible
- Dongan Hills Library (1617 Richmond Road) ♿ Fully accessible
All items placed on hold at New Dorp Library can be picked up from Charleston Library after January 5.
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The New Dorp branch of The New York Public Library is one of the busiest on Staten Island. Established by local residents, the New Dorp Community Library opened 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 an official branch of NYPL. In 2000, an extensive renovation was completed including a redesigned exterior and remodeled interior.
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