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Port Richmond Public Library

75 Bennett Street (at Heberton Avenue)

Staten Island, NY 10302

Phone: (718) 442-0158

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Website: Port Richmond Library

“In a good book room you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.”

― Mark Twain

All we would like to add its Ohhh the smell of books...

We love, Love, LOVE Libraries!!!

Port Richmond Library is one of the oldest and loveliest in Staten Island.

The following was taken from here: Port Richmond Library

Located two blocks from Port Richmond Avenue along Bennett Street and opposite Veterans Park, the Port Richmond Branch opened its doors in 1905 as one of the branches built with funds from Andrew Carnegie.

Port Richmond, with its fireplaces, oak shelving, and original turn-of-the-century furniture, provides an inviting space to read, study, or enjoy free programs. A major renovation of the Children's Room in 2008 brought new lighting, furniture and computers for children. Programs take place in the Chimes Playhouse, a charming auditorium, which was added in 1939. The Library's collections have grown steadily since 1905 and and now include large Young Adult and Spanish collections. Port Richmond also houses a small collection of materials on the history of Staten Island.

For a full history of the library please click here: History of Port Richmond Branch Library.

Here a few photos of the library today: