Grand Island Memorial Library

The Library will switch back to regular hours beginning Tuesday, September 2nd and they will be as follows:

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 first open Saturday will be September 6th. 

The library accepts material donations during open hours. Please call 716-773-7124 for the list of accepted materials. 

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
  • Buffalo Museum of Science Passes* passes must be surrendered to Science Museum staff upon checking in
  • 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.

Book Club 2025(pdf)

Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. 

*List updated 6/16/25 *equals new date for title
  • 1/14/25 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
  • 2/11/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
  • 3/11/25 Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
  • 4/8/25 The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
  • 5/13/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
  • 6/10/25 The Guncle by Stephen Rowley
  • 7/8/25 The Women by Kristin Hannah*
  • 8/12/25 Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen*
  • 9/9/25 The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera*
  • 10/14/25 House Made of Dawn by M. Scott Momaday*
  • 11/18/25 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon*
  • 12/9/25 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Book A Technology Trainer (pdf) Three Sessions: Friday, August 22nd 11:00 and 5:00 pm, Wednesday, September 17th 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, Friday, October 24th between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.  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. 

Letterpress Basics (png) presented by WNY Book Arts Thursday, September 4th 6:00-7:30 pm.  Adult program for ages 18 and up.  Each participant can create their own unique bookmark, greeting card or small poster. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Discard Book Sale (png) presented by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.  Friday, September 26th 3:00pm-7:00pm: General Sale Day - priced as marked.  Saturday, September 27th 10:00am-3:00pm - Bag Sale: $5 per bag.  Both days: Bake Sale (cash only).  Bake Sale proceeds benefit the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden.  Book Sale proceeds benefit the library.

 

LEGO Club(pdf) Saturdays at 1 pm: September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6. 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(pdf) Saturdays at 1:00 pm: September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13. 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. 

Sprouts with Ms. Melissa(pdf) Tuesday, September 16 at 10:00 am. Ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music! Registration is required. Registration begins August 19. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Preschool Storytime(pdf) Tuesdays at 10:00 am. October 7-28.  Ages 3 to 5 with or without a caregiver. Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts, and more! Registration is required. Registration begins September 10. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Itty Bitty Storytime(pdf) Thursdays at 10 am. October 9-30. Ages 0 to 2 with a caregiver. Join Miss Carly for a baby and toddler storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends. Registration is required. Registration begins September 10. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.