Grand Island Memorial Library

Grand Island Memorial Library

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 9 public computers for adults, 3 with scanners, and 2 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 cents 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

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. 

 

Thank you! 

  • Donate Your Deposits to the Library (png) 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.  

 

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

    Library Hours

    Monday Closed

    Tuesday 9:30-8

    Wednesday 9:30-8

    Thursday 9:30-8

    Friday 9:30-5

    Saturday 9:30-5

    Sunday Closed

    Donations are accepted during open hours.

    Curbside service is available.  Please call 716-773-7124 for more information.

    Discard Book Sale (png) 

    The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library present a Discard Book Sale

    Thursday, September 24th
    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Friday, September 25th
    10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    General Sale Days: priced as marked

    Saturday, September 26th
    10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Bag Sale: $5 per bag

    All three days: Bake Sale while supplies last

    All proceeds benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.

     

    Trunk or Treat (png) Saturday, October 17th Noon-2:00pm.  No registration necessary.  Trick or treating, crafts, family fun!  Interested in being a trunker?  Call 716-773-7124 and ask for the director by October 14th.

    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.

    Evening Book Club 2026(png) Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. 

    • 9/8/26 Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs
    • 10/13/26 One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 
    • 11/10/26 The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
    • 12/8/26 The Life of Chuck by Stephen King

    Afternoon Book Club (png) 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.

    • 9/30/26 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
    • 10/28/26 A Founding Mother by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamole
    • 11/25/26 A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
    • 12/30/26 James by Percival Everett
    • 1/27/27 Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
    • 2/24/27 Ask Again Yes by Mary Beth Keane
    • 3/24/27 The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford
    • 4/28/27 Gales of November by John Bacon
    • 5/26/27 Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
    • 6/30/27 Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

    Group does not meet in July or August

    • 9/29/27 Yesteryear by Caro Clair Burke

    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.

    Adult Craft Workshop: Origami Boxes(png) Saturday, October 3rd 10:00am-Noon. Presenter: Adele Upton. Ages 18 and up.  Make an interesting 6" square origami folded gift box from decorative scrapbooking paper.  All materials will be provided. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    WildWood WNY presents Autumn Tree ID(png) Tuesday, October 6th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Become a dendrologist detective and learn how you can use clues such as bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds to identify trees! This program covers the identification of 20 tree species that you can find right here in Western New York. Ages 8 - adult.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    Women in the Paranormal(png) Wednesday, October 7th 6:00-7:00pm. Presenter: Amanda Woomer of Spook-Eats.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124. 

    Creating a Legacy Document(png) Saturday, October 10th 1:00pm-2:00pm. This program explains what a legacy document is and how to create one.  It does not provide legal, financial or estate-planning advice.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    A Photographic Look at Country Life in 19th & 20th Century Poland(png) Wednesday, October 14th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Presenter: Sophie Knab.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    The History of Black Rock & Riverside: Growth & Contributions of a Community(png) Wednesday, October 21st 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Presenter: The Black Rock Historical Society.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    Adult Craft Night: Gauzy Ghosts(png) Wednesday, October 28th 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Presenter: Marnie Klein.  Ages 18 and up.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier(png) Thursday, November 12th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Presenter: Theresa Wiater. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    Adult Craft Workshop: Decorative Wine Bottles(png) Saturday, November 21st 10:00am-Noon.  Ages 18 and up. Presenter: Adele Upton. Create this charming, budget-friendly winter decoration to beautify your home or give as a seasonal gift. All materials and instructions included. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

     

    August/September:

    Please note that we resume our regular hours on 9/8/2026 and our first Saturday open will be 9/12/2026. See the posted branch hours (above) for more information. 

    Preschool Story Times(png). Tuesdays Aug 18, (Aug 25 will feature a guest author and craft), Sept 1, & Sept 8 from 10 am - 11 am. Preschool Story Time is designed to increase early literacy skills and promote independent thoughts and behaviors, through balanced movement and sitting activities and focused story time dialog. Registration is required and begins on August 3. Please call 716-773-7124 or stop at the circulation desk. 

    Itty Bitty Lap Sit & Story Times(png). Thursdays Aug 20, Aug 27, Sept 10 from 10 am - 11 am. Itty Bitty Lap Sit & Story Time is designed for newborns and babies through little ones beginning to run. Designed to introduce little ones (and their adults) to group story time and introduce basic literacy concepts. This story time will feature an interactive book, simple songs and rhymes, and gentle bounces and movements. The story time will be followed by tummy time and play time. Registration is required and begins August 3. Please call 716-773-7124 or stop at the circulation desk. 

    Toddler Story Times(png). Fridays Aug 21, Aug 28, & Sept 11 from 10 am - 11 am. Toddler Story Time is a movement-based story time for naturally curious toddlers. We focus on early literacy skills through a combination of singing, dancing, play, and other movement-based activities. For ages: walking - about 3 years old. Registration is required and begins August 3. Please call 716-773-7124 or stop at the circulation desk. 

    LEGO Club(png). Saturday Sept 12 from 1 pm - 2 pm. For ages 4-12.  Join us each month for a LEGO free build. The LEGOs are provided, just bring your imagination!  Registration is NOT required. Walk-ins welcome. 

    Feelings Rock(png). Tuesday, September 15 beginning at 10 am with Ms. Paige. Feelings Rock in an interactive music and movement class for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Be ready to dance, jump, spin, and more through guided activities. For children ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 716-773-7124 during branch hours to sign up. 

    Sprouts with Ms. Melissa(png)  is returning! Tuesday, September 22 @ 10am. Please join us for a fun story time event for little ones ages 0-5. Class size is limited and we often fill up fast. Please stop in or call the branch during our regular hours to be added to the list. 

     

    October:

    LEGO Club(png). Saturday October 3 from 1 pm - 2 pm. For ages 4-12.  Join us each month for a LEGO free build. The LEGOs are provided, just bring your imagination!  Registration is NOT required and walk-ins are always welcome. 

    Fall story times with Miss Stefanie will begin in October. Stay tuned.