Grand Island Memorial Library

The Library is currently on regular hours which are 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 library will accept material donations through Wednesday, November 5th. Be sure to stop by the Donated Book Sale November 6-8th. Donations will be accepted again after the sale.  Thanks!

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.

Fall Basket Raffle (png) Presented by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.  Tuesday, October 14th thru Saturday, November 8th.  Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5.  Enter for a chance to win a gift basket filled with gift cards, books, crafts and more!  Winners will be pulled and notified November 12th.  All proceeds benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.

Donated Book Sale (png) The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library present a Donated Book Sale 

Thursday November 6th 5:00-8:00 pm
        Friends of the Library Members Night
        Individual Friends memberships will be available at the door for $5.00.
       Current members: bring your card for admittance. 

Friday, November 7th 10:00 am-5:00 pm 
       General Sale - items priced as marked.

Saturday, November 8th 10:00 am-3:00 pm 
       Bag Sale: fill a bag for $5.00
       Bags will be provided.

All Three Days: Bake Sale - While supplies last.

Basket Raffle - $1/ticket OR 6 tickets for $5.  
Runs 10/14/25 thru 11/8/25. Winners will be chosen 11/12/25.  
You do not need to be present to win. 

**Cash or Check only for all the above** All proceeds benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library. 

Library Book Club 2025(pdf) - evenings - Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. 

  • 11/18/25 The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 
  • 12/9/25 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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.

  • 10/29/25 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
  • 11/19/25 There is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone
  • 12/17/25 Time of the Child by Nial Williams

Electric Vehicle talks (png)  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124. Join us for two informative presentations on electric vehicles.   Presenter: Bill Brandoni, retired engineer and Grand Island resident.

  • EV's: What's the Deal? - Saturday, October 4th 3:00p-4:30pm  Bill will discuss his research into EVs before purchasing one and his experiences since.  All questions and comments are welcome.  Pros and Cons, Charging options, Myths & Facts.
  • EV Home Chargers - Saturday, October 25th 3:00pm-4:00pm  Bill will discuss his research into EV chargers before installing one and his experiences since.  All questions and comments are welcome.  Best chargers, Installation tips, Problems & Solutions.

Adult Craft Night: Fall Doormats (png) PROGRAM IS FULL Wednesday, October 29th 6:00pm-7:30pm.  Ages 18+.  All materials provided. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photos and Their Stories #1 (png) Wednesday, November 12th 6:30pm-7:30pm. Presenter: Theresa Wiater.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  You’ve seen the photos, but have you ever wondered what the stories were behind the pictures? Who are the people in the photographs? Who took the pictures and why did they win the Pulitzer Prize? Learn the stories behind 19 amazing photos! 

  • A follow-up to this presentation (Pulitzer Prize Winning Photos and Their Stories #2) will be presented on 1/7/26.  Stay tuned for registration to open closer to the end of the year for that program. 

Shakespeare in Delaware Park: Romeo & Juliet (png)  Saturday, November 15th 12:00pm-2:15pm. Join us for a Shakespeare in Delaware Park adaptation of Romeo & Juliet.  Includes a pre-performance workshop and post-show talk with the actors!  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Local Author: Lou Paduano (png) Wednesday, November 19th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  A Grand Island resident, Lou Paduano has written over 20 novels, including the Greystone series of urban fantasy adventures and the conspiracy thriller series, The DSA.  Lou will be discussing his most recent books and his creative process during his visit.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.

Credit Management for Young Adults (png) Thursday, November 20th 6:30pm-7:30pm.  Presented by the NYS Division of Consumer Protection.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

Trunk or Treat 2025(pdf) Saturday, October 18 from 12 pm to 2 pm. All ages. It's back! This year's Trunk or Treat will be featuring trick or treating, crafts, and more family fun! Trick or treat from car to car, trunk to trunk. Crafts, stories, and photo booth in the library. Registration is *not* required!

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) Wednesday, November 5 at 10 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 October 8. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

I'm A Little Smoke Dancer: Local Author Storytime(pdf) Saturday, November 22 at 1 pm. All ages! Join Local Children’s Author Darelyn Spruce for an immersive story event! There will be a reading of her book, I’m A Little Smoke Dancer, live smoke dance presentation, and a craft. Registration is required. Registration begins November 21. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.

Papa's Cookies Storytime(pdf) Saturday, December 6 at pm. Ages 3 to 8 with a caregiver. Join local author Mary Kerins to create a holiday ornament, enjoy a reading of a her new book, Papa's Cookies, and leave with a delicious treat! Registration is required. Registration begins November 7. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.

Graham Cracker Houses: Family Workshop(pdf) Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm. Ages 5 and up - 1 member of the team MUST be an adult. Presented by The Storybook Cook, teams of 2 - 4 will work together to decorate a graham cracker house & decorate holiday cookies! Registration is required. Registration begins November 21. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Noon Year's Eve Glow Party(pdf) Wednesday, December 31 at 11:30 am. Ages 3 to 8. Dance, play, and create as we count down to noon with glowing fun, games, and crafts - a kid-friendly celebration to welcome the new year early! Registration is required. Registration begins December 3. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.

Preschool Storytime(pdf) Tuesdays at 10:00 am. November 18-December 9. Ages 3 to 5 with or without a caregiver. Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts, and more! Registration is required. Registration begins October 22. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Itty Bitty Storytime(pdf) Thursdays at 10 am. November 20-December 18. There is no class on November 27 (Thanksgiving). 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 October 22. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.

NEW! Family Storytime(pdf) Saturday, November 15 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement followed by a simple craft and open play. Fun for the whole family! Registration begins October 16. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.