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.

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 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

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

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.

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.

Local Author: J.C. Moore(png) Tuesday, September 15th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Please join us for a fun and informative talk with local author J.C. Moore as he discusses his novels, including the Shadow Bay and Frank Mallory series of thrillers, and his latest novel, The Ex She Feared.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

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.