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.

Trunk or Treat 2025(pdf) Saturday, October 18 from 12 pm to 2 pm. All ages. It's back! This year's Trunk or Treat will be featuring trick or treating, crafts, and more family fun! Trick or treat from car to car, trunk to trunk. Crafts, stories, and photo booth in the library. Registration is *not* required!

Donated Book Sale (png) The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library present a Donated Book Sale 

Thursday November 6th 5:00-8:00 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, November 7th 10:00 am-5:00 pm 
       General Sale - items priced as marked.

Saturday, November 8th 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.

Basket Raffle - $1/ticket OR 6 tickets for $5.  
Runs 10/14/25 thru 11/8/25. Winners will be chosen 11/12/25.  
You do not need to be present to win. 

**Cash or Check only for all the above** All proceeds benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library. 

Library Book Club 2025(pdf) - evenings - Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. 

  • 10/14/25 House Made of Dawn by M. Scott Momaday
  • 11/18/25 The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 
    • (previously The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, but, due to high request list, could not acquire copies in time.  Will try again in 2026.)
  • 12/9/25 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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.

  • 10/29/25 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
  • 11/19/25 There is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone
  • 12/17/25 Time of the Child by Nial Williams

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. 

Local Author Michael Hawley (png) Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Join us for a talk with Jack The Ripper Historian Michael Hawley as his discusses his newest book Dr. Francis Tumblety & the Railway Ripper. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Adult Craft Night: Bead Spiders (png) Registration is full Tuesday, October 7th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Presented by The Bead Gallery.  18+.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Electric Vehicle talks (png)  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124. Join us for two informative presentations on electric vehicles.   Presenter: Bill Brandoni, retired engineer and Grand Island resident.

  • EV's: What's the Deal? - Saturday, October 4th 3:00p-4:30pm  Bill will discuss his research into EVs before purchasing one and his experiences since.  All questions and comments are welcome.  Pros and Cons, Charging options, Myths & Facts.
  • EV Home Chargers - Saturday, October 25th 3:00pm-4:00pm  Bill will discuss his research into EV chargers before installing one and his experiences since.  All questions and comments are welcome.  Best chargers, Installation tips, Problems & Solutions.

Three Identical Stranger (png) Wednesday, October 8th, 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Guest Speaker: Theresa Wiater.  Learn the story of adopted siblings who found each other after being separated for almost 20 years.  Why were they separated?  What impact did the separation have?  Where are they now? Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

HEAP: Informational Outreach (jpg) Friday, October 10th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.  Ask questions regarding the upcoming season.  Eligible households that received a black and white pre-printed application from NYSOTDA-HEAP may drop them off here.  Program tentatively opens on 11/3/25.  No applications available at this time.  No appointment necessary. 

Grand Island Habitat Certification Celebration (png) Wednesday, October 22nd 5:30pm-7:30pm.  Hosted by the Grand Island Nature Alliance, this gathering allows you to interact with our neighbors who have gone through the process of certifying their garden as a Grand Island wildlife habitat!  Come listen to their triumphs and tribulations as the worked on their certification and see how the gardens have progressed.  Additionally, you will hear about many of the great events that the Grand Island Nature Alliance continues to offer.  Let's celebrate our shared commitment to creating a greener, healthier environment for all!  Registration is required.  Please visit https://GIHabitatCertificationNight.eventbrite.com to register. 

Staying Safe Online & Fraud Prevention for Adults (png) Thursday, October 23rd 6:30pm-7:30pm. Presented by the NYS Division of Consumer Protection.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photos and Their Stories #1 (png) Wednesday, November 12th 6:30pm-7:30pm. Presenter: Theresa Wiater.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  You’ve seen the photos, but have you ever wondered what the stories were behind the pictures? Who are the people in the photographs? Who took the pictures and why did they win the Pulitzer Prize? Learn the stories behind 19 amazing photos! 

  • A follow-up to this presentation (Pulitzer Prize Winning Photos and Their Stories #2) will be presented on 1/7/26.  Stay tuned for registration to open closer to the end of the year for that program. 

Shakespeare in Delaware Park: Romeo & Juliet (png)  Saturday, November 15th 12:00pm-2:15pm. Join us for a Shakespeare in Delaware Park adaptation of Romeo & Juliet.  Includes a pre-performance workshop and post-show talk with the actors!  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Credit Management for Young Adults (png) Thursday, November 20th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Presented by the NYS Division of Consumer Protection.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Trunk or Treat 2025(pdf) Saturday, October 18 from 12 pm to 2 pm. All ages. It's back! This year's Trunk or Treat will be featuring trick or treating, crafts, and more family fun! Trick or treat from car to car, trunk to trunk. Crafts, stories, and photo booth in the library. Registration is *not* required!

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) Wednesday, November 5 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 October 8. 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.

NEW! Family Storytime(pdf) Saturday, November 15 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement followed by a simple craft and open play. Fun for the whole family! Registration begins October 16. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.