# Libraries for kids on Staten Island (14) > 14 libraries for kids on Staten Island, 14 free. Story times, lapsits, kids rooms. Includes St. George Library Center and Charleston Library. URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/libraries/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/) / Libraries ## Libraries for kids on Staten Island 14 libraries for kids on Staten Island, 14 free. Story times, lapsits, kids rooms. Includes St. George Library Center and Charleston Library. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=libraries&boro=Staten+Island) 14 free 14 indoor ### Other boroughs [Libraries in Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/libraries/) · [Libraries in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/libraries/) · [Libraries in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/libraries/) · [Libraries in the Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/libraries/) · [All libraries in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/libraries/) ### By neighborhood [Stapleton 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-stapleton/) · [Charleston 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-charleston/) · [Dongan Hills 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-dongan-hills/) · [Great Kills 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-great-kills/) Huguenot 1 [Mariners Harbor 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-mariners-harbor/) · [New Dorp 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-new-dorp/) · [Port Richmond 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-port-richmond/) · [Richmondtown 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-richmondtown/) · [South Beach 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-south-beach/) · [St. George 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-st-george/) · [Westerleigh 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-westerleigh/) · [Tottenville 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-tottenville/) · [West Brighton 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/staten-island-west-brighton/) [St. George Library Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/st-george-library-center/): St. George Free The New York Public Library Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. Staten Island s largest library, a short walk from the ferry terminal, with a family literacy space and a teen room. All ages Indoor [Charleston Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/charleston-library/): Charleston Free The New York Public Library Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL s free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A roughly 10,000-square-foot South Shore branch with dedicated children s areas and programs. All ages Indoor [Dongan Hills Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dongan-hills-library/): Dongan Hills Free The New York Public Library Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. Its children s room includes a separate area set aside for preschoolers. All ages Indoor [Great Kills Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/great-kills-library/): Great Kills Free The New York Public Library Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. The entire second floor of this branch is given over to children, so little ones have plenty of room to explore. All ages Indoor [Mariners Harbor Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/mariners-harbor-library/): Mariners Harbor Free The New York Public Library Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL s free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. One of Staten Island s newer branches, with a modern layout that gives North Shore kids space to read and play. All ages Indoor [New Dorp Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/new-dorp-library/): New Dorp Temporarily closed The New York Public Library Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A New Dorp Lane branch that normally hosts children s programs; it is closed for renovations. All ages Indoor [Port Richmond Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/port-richmond-library/): Port Richmond Temporarily closed The New York Public Library Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. A historic Carnegie branch on the North Shore that normally offers a children s room and family programs. All ages Indoor [Richmondtown Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/richmondtown-library/): Richmondtown Temporarily closed The New York Public Library The children s area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. Near Historic Richmond Town, this branch is known for story times, crafts and kids book discussions when open. All ages Indoor [South Beach Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/south-beach-library/): South Beach Free The New York Public Library Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL s free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Near the South Beach boardwalk, the branch has hosted LEGO building, story times and game sessions for kids. All ages Indoor [Stapleton Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/stapleton-library/): Stapleton Free The New York Public Library Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. A historic Carnegie branch with a modern addition, offering programs for every age including young children. All ages Indoor [Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/todt-hill-westerleigh-library/): Westerleigh Free The New York Public Library The children s area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A mid-island branch with a large children s area and books in a range of languages. All ages Indoor [Tottenville Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tottenville-library/): Tottenville Free The New York Public Library Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL s free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A Carnegie branch at the southern tip of Staten Island, and among the oldest libraries in the borough. All ages Indoor [West New Brighton Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/west-new-brighton-library/): West Brighton Free The New York Public Library Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. It has a teens-only Teen Center with board games, a writing center and a Nintendo Switch, plus an auditorium and backyard used for community events. All ages Indoor [Huguenot Park Library](https://littlegotham.com/activity/huguenot-park-library/): Huguenot Free The New York Public Library The children s area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A South Shore neighborhood branch serving Huguenot families with books and children s programs. All ages Indoor ### Quick answers How many libraries for kids are there on Staten Island? LittleGotham lists 14 libraries for kids on Staten Island. Are there free libraries for kids on Staten Island? Yes. 14 of 14 are free to attend, including St. George Library Center, Charleston Library, Dongan Hills Library. What can kids do indoors on Staten Island on a rainy day? 14 listings are indoors, such as St. George Library Center, Charleston Library, Dongan Hills Library. Which neighborhoods on Staten Island have the most libraries? 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