Grand Island Memorial Library

Library Hours

The library will be closed on the following holidays: 

  • Friday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday
  • Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day (county observance)
  • Saturday, July 4th for the actual holiday

The Library will be on summer hours Tuesday, May 26th through September 7th.  They are as follows:

Monday 9:30-5

Tuesday 9:30-8

Wednesday 9:30-8

Thursday 9:30-8

Friday 9:30-5

Closed Saturday and Sunday

The first Saturday closed will be May 30th.  The first open Monday will be June 1st.

Donations are accepted 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
  • Birding Kit - new for 2026
  • Blu-ray/DVD player - new for 2026
  • 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.

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 One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware 
  • 11/10/26 The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    • Please note October and November have been switched due to Book Club request
  • 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

Adult Craft Night: Plant Stakes(png)  Program is Full Wednesday, July 29th 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Ages 18+. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.  Join us for another fun evening with Marney and create a decorative plant stake with copper and beads using wire beading and wire wrapping techniques.

Novel Appetizers Adult Cooking Demo with Linda Cascio McNamara (png) Program is Full Thursday, July 30th 5:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for a fun evening of hors d’oeuvre with a literary theme. Taste “The Old Man and the Brie”, “The Grape Gatsby”, and “Feast of Eden”, et al. Sample a few appetizers, learn some French, and experience the French joie de vivre.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  

Book a Technology Trainer (png) Sessions are available Wednesday August 12th, Saturday September 26th and Tuesday October 6th.   Please call the library at 716-773-7124 for available times and to register for a 45-minute, one-on-one session with a Tech Trainer.  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.

The Art of America at the Turn of the 19th Century(png)  Wednesday, August 19th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Presented by Roycroft Campus Director of Programming Alan Nowicki.  Join us for a survey of the roots of American art - from colonial creators to the Hudson River School and the American Romantics.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124. Funding for this program is provided by the Island Presbyterian Church.

Intro to A.I. (png) Thursday, August 20th 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Please join us for a fun and informative program on artificial intelligence, taught by a real human!  Learn how artificial intelligence is shaping the world and how it influences everyday life--from voice assistants to personalized recommendations. This class introduces key AI concepts in simple practical terms to help you feel confident using and understanding this evolving technology. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.

July:

Cooking with Dinosaurs(png)  Friday, July 31 at 3:30. Kids can work with our culinary expert Liz Bauld to create some fantastic dinosaur-themed foods. Ages 5-14 may register. Please call 716-773-7124 to register. 

August:

Llama Llama in the Library(png) **This event is full**Monday, August 3 from 12 pm - 1 pm. Patrons of ALL AGES are invited to say hello to 2 llama representatives from Llama Adventures. Patrons will be able to touch and interact with the live animals, learn a bit about these unique animals, and leave with a llama craft. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve a spot. Registration begins July 6.

Mario Game Night(png) Tuesday, August 4 from 6:00pm-7:00pm.  For ages 8-12.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124. Join us to play some Mario Kart at the library!  Snacks will be provided.

Feelings Rock(png) Monday, August 10 at 10 am. Feelings Rock is an interactive music and movement class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Be ready to dance, jump, spin, and more through guided activities. For ages 0-5 with parent or caretaker. Registration is required and begins July 13. Please call 716-773-7124 to sign up your little one. 

Glow Party(png) ***This event is Full*** Monday, August 10 beginning at 1 pm. For children ages 3-9. Enjoy dance remixes of classic children's songs and dance, dance, dance!! Costumes and fun outfits are strongly encouraged! Glow sticks, games, and crafts will be provided. Registration is required and begins July 27. 

End of Summer Bash  Friday, August 14 from 1-3. For all ages. This is the rain date from our canceled Kickoff to Summer Reading Party.   Foam Fest will be from 1-2 and registration is based on previous registration. See branch staff to confirm or cancel your spot. Bubbles, Ice Cream Social, Lawn Games, and Crafts will be from 1-3. No registration required. All ages welcome. **note: this event will be outdoors and is weather dependent.**