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.

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    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

    Book a Technology Trainer(pdf) All sessions are full for July 17th Saturday May 23rd, Monday June 15th and Friday July 17th, all between 11:00am and 5:00pm. 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.

    Joseph Ellicott: Why is His Name Found in Every Corner of WNY?(png) Wednesday, July 22nd 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Join us as Island resident and reenactor Dennis Upton talks about the extraordinary life of Joseph Ellicott, the founding father of Buffalo, Batavia and so much more, here in Western New York.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.  Funding for this program is provided by the Island Presbyterian Church.

    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) 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.  

    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:

     

    Foam Fest! The Summer 2026 Kickoff Event(png) This event has been rescheduled for Friday, August 14 during our End of Summer Bash. If you were previously registered for the July 6 event, please call the branch to confirm or cancel your spot for the new date. 

    Ice Cream Social & Bubble Bash: 2026 Summer Reading Kickoff Party(png) This event has been rescheduled for Friday, August 14 during our End of Summer Bash. 

    LEGO Club(pdf) **NEW day of the Week** Friday, July 10 from 1 pm - 2 pm. For ages 4-12. 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. 

    Mario Party(png)  Tuesday, July 10 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, July 13 at 10 am. Feelings Rock is an interactive music and movement class for babies, toddler, 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 June 22. Please call 716-773-7124 to sign up your little one. 

    Treat Your Shelf Teen Book Club(png) **This event is full**Thursdays July 17, July 23, July 30, & August 6. For teens entering grades 6-9. Join us from 1-3 on Thursdays for crafting, activities, and book trivia. We will be reading "City of Spies" by James Ponti. Books will be purchased for teens who participate. Registration is required and begins June 16. 

    Read to a Dog(png) **This event is full** Friday, July 17 from 1 -3 pm. For ALL AGES. Pick out a good book and practice reading out loud to a very good listener. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws 4 Love Program. Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session by calling 716-773-7124. Registration is required and begins June 22.

    Meet the Monarchs with Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm(png) **This event is full**Monday, July 20 at noon. For ALL AGES!! Learn about monarch butterflies, butterfly gardens, monarch migration, and how you can help save the monarchs. There will be a real butterfly, caterpillar, or chrysalis too! (It depends on where the creatures are in their life cycle - they only live for a few weeks!) Registration is required and begins June 29.

    Walk With Eagles Project -- by Hawk Creek Wildlife Center(png) **This event is full**Monday, July 29 from 12pm- 1 pm. This is an educational event for ALL AGES. Hawk Creek Wildlife Center is bringing 2 eagle ambassadors for patrons to see up-close (but no touching. These are wild animals with very sharp talons!). Photos are encouraged. 
    There will be a presentation, crafts, and a Q&A. Registration is required and begins June 29. 

    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.

    Sprouts with Ms. Melissa(png) Friday, August 7 @ 10:00am. Join Ms. Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music!  Ages 0 to 5 with parent or caregiver. Registration is required and will begin July 1. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.

    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) 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.**