Grand Island Memorial Library

Grand Island Memorial Library
Library Info

1715 Bedell Rd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
United States

716-773-7124
Bridgette Heintz, Director

Located on Bedell Road between Baseline Road and Stony Point Road. Wheelchair accessible.  Parking lot available.

Computers

The library offers 8 public computers for adults, 3 with scanners, and 4 public computers for children.  Adult computers have internet access and Microsoft Office. 1 laptop is available to check out for use while in the library. Computers automatically shut down fifteen minutes prior to closing. 

Printing is 10 cents per black and white page, 25 cents per color page.

Free Wifi is available:   Network: BECPL2    Password: librarywifi

Mobile Printing is available from your phone or other devices.

Copy Machine

8 ½ x 11 size: Black and white copies are 15 cents per page, color copies are 50 cents per page.

8 ½ x 14 size: Black and white copies are 25 center per page, color copies are 75 cents per page.

The copy machine accepts coins and dollar bills.

Self Service Fax Machine through FaxScan24 - Faxes cost $1.75 for the first page and an additional $1 per page. You can use your credit or debit card or purchase a fax card at the circulation desk.

Meeting Room
Please contact the library about availability and submit a completed meeting room application (pdf). 

Study Rooms
The library offers four study rooms which are available first come, first serve. 

Donations
The library accepts material and monetary donations during open hours.  Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and jigsaw puzzles are accepted.  Materials must be in good condition. 

Memorial Book Dedications – Honor your loved one by dedicating a book to the library in their memory.  Memorial bookplates are added to the dedicated materials.   Complete our donor form (pdf) and return it to the library for more information. 

What’s Special about the Grand Island Memorial Library 

Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library(pdf) 

The Friends of GIML support the library through fundraising activities and program assistance.   A 501(c)(3) organization, they organize and run the Book Sales, the Book Store and the Book Sale Shelves on the library main floor. 

  • Download a pdf of the Membership application or pick one up at the library.

  • Book Store Loyalty Program. Friends of the Library members are eligible to receive a loyalty card redeemable for a prize after 10 purchases made from the Book Store or Book Sale Shelves. See the library director for program rules. 

Book Store and Book Sale Shelves

Maintained by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.

  • The Book Store is available to the public when the meeting room is not in use.  Ask a library staff member for assistance.

  • The Book Sale Shelves are located in the main library next to the circulation desk. Same prices, always available.

  • All proceeds go to The Friends of GIML to support the library.

Library Garden Information(pdf)
The gardens are maintained by the Cinderella Isle Garden Club and our library caretaker.

The Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden (jpg) 

Richard "Dick" Earne was a Grand Island Memorial Library Trustee for 42 years (1980-2022).

The creation of this garden will fulfill a goal he had of extending the usable library space to include a comfortable outdoor seating area for our patrons to enjoy. At this time, the garden planning includes three phases. Phase I was installed April 2024. Future Phases include expanding the existing garden to create a natural perimeter, an entrance with an arbor, more seating, shading options and possibly a more durable ground surface.

Special thanks to the Grand Island Rotary, Cinderella Isle Garden Club, the Town of Grand Island, the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library and the Grand Island Community for their support on this project. 

Look for future fundraisers. By donating to this project, you are investing in your library.

Thank you! 

  • Donate Your Deposits to the Library (jpg) Drop off cans and bottles at the Grand Island location Bottle & Can Retrieval Center at 2447 Grand Island Blvd. and mention you want the money to go to the Grand Island Memorial Library.  

    ** All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden.

 

Grand Island Memorial Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Grand Island Memorial Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • 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.