Grand Island Memorial Library

Library Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 9:30-8

Wednesday 9:30-8

Thursday 9:30-8

Friday 9:30-5

Saturday 9:30-5

Sunday Closed

The library is currently accepting donations during open hours. 

Curbside service is available.  Please call 716-773-7124 for more information.

Library of Things

7 Day Check Out.  Items must be picked up and returned to the Grand Island Memorial Library Circulation Desk during normal business hours, unless otherwise noted below.*

  • Basketball - youth size
  • Bocce
  • 10 foot badminton net with racquets and birdies
  • Chinese Mah Jongg Kit
  • Chromebooks and hotspots
  • CPR Kits (2 types: adult/child and infant)
  • Bean Bag Toss (Corn hole)
  • Chess/checkers set
  • Disc Golf
  • Disc Slam
  • Croquet
  • Fishing Poles
  • Ladder Ball
  • Metal Detector
  • Mini Projector
  • NYS Parks Empire Passes
  • Projector Screen (120 inch)
  • Snowshoes (adult and child sizes available - two of each)
  • Soccer ball - youth size
  • Tripod (projector separate)
  • Umbrellas

PROGRAM INFORMATION 

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.

Donated Book Sale(png) Presented by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library. Cash or check only.  All proceeds benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.

Thursday, April 23rd 5:00 pm-8:00 pm - Friends of the Library Members Night. Individual Friends memberships will be available at the door for $5.00.  Current members: bring your card for admittance.

Friday, April 24th 10:00 am-5:00 pm - General Sale - items priced as marked.

Saturday, April 25th 10:00 am-3:00 pm - Bag Sale: fill a bag for $5.00.  Bags will be provided.

All three days: Bake Sale - While supplies last.

Library Book Club 2026(png) - evenings - Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. 

  • 1/13/26 Horse by Geraldine Brooks
  • 2/10/26 James by Percival Everett
  • 3/10/26 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
  • 4/14/26 Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
  • 5/12/26 My Friends by Fredrik Backman  The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
  • 6/9/26 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon  My Friends by Fredrik Backman
    • Please note May and June have been switched due to title availability.
  • 7/14/26 The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
  • 8/11/26 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
  • 9/8/26 Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs
  • 10/13/26 The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
  • 11/10/26 One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
  • 12/8/26 The Life of Chuck by Stephen King

Grand Island Book Club (png)  - afternoons - Meets monthly on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Grand Island Memorial Library meeting room. All are welcome.  Physical copies of the books will be available at the library for check out.  Call the library at 773-7124 for more information.

  • 1/28/26 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
  • 2/25/26 Colored Television by Danzy Senna
  • 3/25/26 Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
  • 4/29/26 There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
  • 5/27/26 Horse by Geraldine Brooks
  • 6/24/26 Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks

*group does not meet in July or August*

  • 9/30/26 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

Book a Technology Trainer(png) Sessions are available Saturday, February 28th, Saturday, March 28th and April 21st, all between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer by calling 716-773-7124. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Files and Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics.

Radium Girls (png) Wednesday, March 11th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Join us for Theresa Wiater's informative program about the women who painted glow-in-the-dark radium on airplane dials, wristwatches, and gauges. While these women were grateful for good wages, many mysteriously died, raising questions about their work conditions.  Funding for this program provided by Island United Presbyterian Church.

Considering Homeownership (png) Wednesday, March 25th 3:15pm-4:15pm.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.  Join us for an informative M&T Bank Money Mentor Workshop. The path to homeownership can be daunting. Visit with representatives from your local M&T Bank who can provide you with information to help make your dream home a reality!

Spotting & Avoiding Scams (png) Tuesday, March 31st 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Presenter: Grand Island resident and cybersecurity expert Dr. Fred Claus. Recognize common scam tactics: phone scams, email phishing, tech support fraud, and romance scams.  Understand why seniors are targeted and the psychological tactics scammers use.  Learn protective actions to take if you suspect a scam.  Know where to report scams and seek help.  Develop daily habits to reduce vulnerability to fraud.

Buffalo's First Ladies (png) Tuesday, April 7th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Buffalo is proud to claim two presidents – Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland. As we’ve heard many times, behind every great man there’s a great woman and Buffalo’s First Ladies Abigail Powers Fillmore and Frances Folsom Cleveland are no exceptions.  Funding for this program provided by Island United Presbyterian Church.

Lost Treasure of the Atocha (png) Thursday, April 9th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Hear the tale of treasure hunter Mel Fisher's 16-year pursuit of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, lost in a 1622 hurricane off Key West with over $400 million in treasures. Mel faced personal losses during his search and ultimately took his fight for the treasure's ownership to the U.S. Supreme Court after its discovery.  Funding for this program provided by Island United Presbyterian Church.

Adult Crafternoon: Book Bedazzling (png) Saturday, April 18th 1:00pm-3:00pm.  Ages 18+. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Add some sparkle to your weekend with a fund, hands-on crafting session just for adults!  BYOB - Bring Your Own Book. 

Adult Craft Night: Hello Spring Sign Painting (png)  PROGRAM IS FULL Tuesday, April 28th 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Ages 18+.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Join us for a fun evening of crafting as we design cheerful 'Hello Spring' signs - perfect for brightening your home.  All materials provided - just bring your imagination. 

DIY Rain Barrell & Composting Workshop (png) Wednesday, April 29th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  No registration required. Presented by the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning and the WNY Stormwater Coalition. Learn how to turn April Showers into May flowers with rain water and compost.  The example rain barrel will be raffled off to one lucky participant. 

 

LEGO Club(pdf) Saturdays at 1 pm: March 7, April 4, May 2. Ages 4 to 12. Join us each month for a free LEGO build. The LEGOS are provided. Just bring your imagination! Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Read To A Dog(png) Saturdays at 1:00 pm: March 14th, April 11th and May 9th. All ages. Pick out a good book and practice reading out loud to a good listener. All our furry friends are certified therapy dogs. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register for your 20 minute one-on-one session. 

Mario Game Night - Nintendo Switch(png) PROGRAM IS FULL Tuesday, March 24th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Ages 8-12.  Limited spots, bring a friend!  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124 to register. Join us to play some Mario Party and Mario Kart at the library! Pizza and snacks will be provided. 

Itty Bitty Story Time & Lap Sit(png) Thursdays March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9 from 10 am - 10:30 am. Join Miss Stefanie for stories and music. Ages 0-18 mo. with caregiver. This story time is designed for the itty bitty readers who are not yet walking. If your child is now walking with a purpose, please register for the NEW Toddler Story Times on Saturdays. Registration Required. Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve a spot.  

NEW Toddler Story Time(png) Saturdays March 14, March 21, & March 28 from 10 am - 10:30 am.  Toddler Story Time is a NEW program designed specifically for little ones who are now mobile and ready to explore the world through motion. For (roughly) ages 18 months to 3 years old, with parent or caretaker. There will be an emphasis on early childhood literacy, achieved through reading, storytelling, music, movement, and singing. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve a spot.

Preschool Story Time(png) Tuesdays March 17, March 24, March 31, and April 7 from 10 am - 10:30 am. Join Miss Stefanie for stories, singing, dancing, and play time, as we begin learning and focusing on school-appropriate behaviors. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Sprouts with Ms. Melissa(png) Wednesday April 8th from 10:00-10:30am. Join Ms. Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music!  Ages 0 to 5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.

Will It Waffle?(png) Saturday, March 21st 1:00pm-2:00pm Ages 9-17.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  The Storybook Cook presents a wacky cooking experience!  Teens will experiment with different foods to see if it will become a wacky waffle! R