14th Staten Island Branch of the New York Public Library in Charleston Grand Opening March 16th

March 8, 2022 Tony Marx 0 Charity, Events, Staten Island News

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is excited to announce a new addition is coming to Staten Island on March 16! The Charleston Library, located at 225 Bricktown Way, will be Staten Island’s 14th branch and joins a network of dedicated libraries that serve the borough.

Please join us on March 16 at 10 AM to celebrate the grand opening of the Charleston Library with New York Public Library President Anthony Marx, Chief Operating Officer of the Library Iris Weinshall, Merryl and James Tisch Director of the New York Public Library Brian Bannon, Charleston Library Manager Jennifer Giordano, along with elected officials, and members of the community.

Plans for the 10,000-square-foot Charleston Library were informed by the Library’s “Building for You” engagement program, which solicited feedback from the community through public surveys and meetings to identify important amenities and services to the neighborhood. Features of the new, $17-million project also include:

Flexible community spaces for a variety of uses
Children’s room with computers, storytime area, stroller parking, and bathroom
Teen room with computers and lounge space
Adult reading room with computers, seats, park views
On-site programs, classes, and workshops for all
An entry plaza with bench seating
Solar panel array on the roof, along with other energy saving measures, making it the first Net Zero library in New York City
The artwork installation “Curiouser” by Mark Reigelman, commissioned by the Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art program

NYPL is grateful to the Mayor, Borough President, and City Council for their support of this project.

We hope you’ll be able to join us for this historic moment and welcome our newest branch, which will offer countless opportunities to our patrons and the Charleston community.

Banner Image: Artist rendering of Charleston Staten Island branch of the NY Public Library. Image Credit – NYPL