Grand Island Memorial Library

Library Info

1715 Bedell Rd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
United States

Fax: 716-774-1146

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.

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.

What’s Happening

Grand Island Memorial Library
The Library will be on summer hours Tuesday, May 27th through September 2nd.

They are as follows:

Monday 9:30am-5:00pm

Tuesday 9:30am-8:00pm

Wednesday 9:30am-8:00pm

Thursday 9:30am-8:00pm

Friday 9:30am-5:00pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

The first closed Saturday will be May 31st.

The first open Monday will be June 2nd.

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(pdf)

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

CPR Kits (2 types: adult/child and infant)

Corn hole

Chess/checkers set

Disc Golf

Croquet

Fishing Poles

Gater Jam

Ladder Ball

Metal Detector

Chromebooks and hotspots

NYS Parks Empire Passes

Projector

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.

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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

8/12/25 The Women by Kristin Hannah

9/9/25 Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen

10/14/25 The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

11/18/25 House Made of Dawn by M. Scott Momaday

12/9/25 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

HEAP Outreach (png) Two dates: Friday, May 9th and Friday July 11th, both from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Summer months: cooling assistance. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) representatives will be at the library to assist with the application process. Walk-ins welcome. No registration is required. For more information, visit Erie County HEAP program or call the HEAP phone center at 716-858-7644.

Book A Technology Trainer (png) Three Sessions: Saturday, May 24th between 11:00 and 5:00 pm, Friday, June 13th between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, Wednesday, July 23rd between 11:00 am and 6:00 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.

Advance Care Planning 101 (png) Tuesday, May 27th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Join us for an informative talk with Amber Sastry, Founding Director of the non-profit organization A Storied Life. Making decisions about the health care that you want as you live the end of your life is complicated. But thinking it through and talking about it now might be some of the most lifegiving things you can do - for yourself, for your loved ones, and for your health care providers. Don't avoid it now and miss your chance to live that time the way you wish you would have. This session will cover:

Advance Directives (Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Do Not Resuscitate/DNR Order)

How to Think About & Talk About What Matters Most to Us

Resources to Support You

Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.

Calligraphy Workshops with Adele Upton (png) Ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124. Two Dates: both programs will cover the same material Monday, June 9th 1:00-3:00 pm & Wednesday, June 18th 6:00-7:30 pm.

Escape From Alcatraz (png) Thursday, June 26nd @ 6:30 pm. Join us for another informative talk with Theresa Wiater to dicuss the daring 1962 escape of three inmates from "The Rock", a supposedly escape-proof prison, never to be heard from again. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Foam Fest!(png)
Monday, July 7 at 1 pm. Join us for a splashy-splashy foam party. Ages 4 to 17. Registration is required. Registration begins June 6.
Bubble Bash & Ice Cream Social (png)
Monday, July 7 at 2 pm. Join us for bubble activities and ice cream. All ages. Registration is not required.
Sprouts with Miss Melissa(png)
Wednesday, July 2 and Friday, August 15 at 10 am. Join Miss Melissa in helping your little one grow and learn through music. Ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Registration begins June 2.
Repco Wildlife: Color Our World (png)
Wednesday, July 9 at 1 pm. Join us for an exciting animal experience – featuring TEN colorful reptiles. All ages. Registration is required. Registration begins June 11.
Glow Party(png)
Monday, July 14 at 2 pm. Dance to EDM remixes of classic children’s songs. Glow sticks, games, and a craft will be provided. Ages 3 to 8. Registration is required. Registration begins June 13.
Feelings Rock(png)
Wednesday, July 16 and August 13 at 10 am. Join Miss Paige for an interactive music and movement class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Registration begins June 16.
Barb’s Book Buddies: Pajama Campout Time(png)
Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 pm. Grab your little camper for an outdoor, bedtime reading experience. Feel free to wear your pajamas! Ages 4 to 10. Registration is required. Registration begins June 17.
Read To A Dog(png)
Friday, July 18 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Come read to a licensed therapy dog! Each session is for 20 minutes. Ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Registration begins June 12.
Stitch Buffalo: Circle Weaving(png)
Monday, July 21 at 1 pm. Learn how to - and create your own - circle weave, which uses a hoop to create beautiful, spiral-like designs with yarn or thread. Ages 8 to 17. Registration is required. Registration begins June 23.
Explore and More: Piñata Party(png)
Tuesday, July 22 at 1 pm. Create your very own piñata! Ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. Registration begins June 20.
Storybook Cook: Eating A Rainbow(png)
Friday, July 25 at 3 pm. Make a variety of delicious and colorful foods. Ages 5 to 12. Registration is required. Registration begins June 24.
Greater Niagara Ballet Company: Swan Lake Storytime(png)
Monday, July 28 at 1 pm. Become a part of the story with interactive music, props, and dance instruction, Ages 5 to 12. Registration begins June 27.
Stitch Buffalo: Embroidery(png)
Monday, August 4 at 1 pm. Learn how to - a create your own- embroidery, which is the art of decorating fabric using needle and thread to make colorful patterns, designs, and pictures. Ages 8 to 17. Registration is required. Registration begins June 23.
WNY Book Arts: Origami Book Accordions(png)
Friday, August 8 at 1 pm. Make a unique collage accordion book. Ages 8 to 17. Registration is required. Registration begins July 3.
LEGO Club(png)
Monday, August 11 at 1 pm. Join us for a LEGO free build. Ages 4 to 12. Registration is required. Registration begins June 12.
End of Summer Carnival(png)
Friday, August 15 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Join us as we say goodbye to another awesome summer! There will be a food truck, bounce house, games, and more. All ages. Registration is not required.

Preschool Storytime(png)
Tuesdays at 10 am. July 8 – August 12. Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without caregiver. Registration is required. Registration begins June 9.
Itty Bitty Storytime(png)
Thursdays at 10 am: July 10 – August 14. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver. Registration is required. Registration begins June 9.