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Featured at Tottenville Library
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NYPL Storytime
Enjoy a recorded storytime featuring neighborhood librarian Ms. Amy!
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Get Event Updates for Tottenville Library
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Discover Books with Shelf Help
Don’t know what you're looking for? Try Shelf Help, NYPL’s new personalized book-selection service! Tell us your reading interests and our librarians will pick five books for you and have them sent to your branch for pickup!
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Explore All Online Classes & Events
People of all ages can engage with the Library through our online classes, programs, book clubs, and more.
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Find Community Support Resources
During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
For Kids
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Little Movers Storytime
Wednesday, May 25 | 10:30 AM -
Lapsit Storytime
Thursday, May 26 | 10:30 AM -
Family Board Game Day
Thursday, May 26 | 3:30 PM
For Adults
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Adult Painting: Create Your Own Decorative Pottery Design
Monday, May 23 | 11 AM -
Adult Book Discussion: People We Meet on Vacation
Monday, June 6 | 12 PM -
Adult Painting: Hand Painted Jewelry Box
Monday, June 20 | 11 AM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.
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Digital Collections
Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
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From Our Blog
Check out explorations on a wide array of topics, programs, and services across the Library.
About the Library
The Tottenville branch dates to 1904, and it is the oldest and southernmost location on Staten Island. Nestled in a quiet community, the branch has served generations of readers from many of the same families.
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