Grand Island Memorial Library

Grand Island Memorial Library
Library Info

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

    Material donations are currently being 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
    • 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 The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
    • 11/10/26 One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    • 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) Sessions are available 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.

    Electric Vehicles Part 1: What's the Deal? (png) - CANCELLED  Saturday, May 16th 1:00p-3:00pm.  Retired Engineer Bill Brandoni 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.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.

    Electric Vehicles Part 2: Home Chargers (png) - Saturday, May 23rd 1:00pm-3:00pm.  Retired Engineer Bill Brandoni is back with part two of his EV series to 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. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.

    LEGO Club(pdf) Saturday May 2 at 1 pm. 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. 

    Mario Party(png) Tuesday, May 5th 6:00pm-7:00pm.  Ages 8-12.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124. Join us to play some Mario Kart at the library!  Snacks will be provided.

    Read To A Dog(png) Saturday May 9, 1 - 3 pm. 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 for your 20 minute one-on-one session. 

    Itty Bitty Lap Sit & Story Time(png) Thursdays May 7, May 14, and May 21 from 10 am - 11 am. Join Miss Stefanie for songs, rhymes, lap bounces, a story, and lots of tummy time and play time. Ages 0-18 mo. with caregiver. This story time is designed for the itty bitty littles who are not yet walking. Registration Required. Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve a spot.  

    Toddler Story Time(png) Saturdays May 2, May 9, May 16, & May 23 from 10 am - 11 am.  Toddler Story Time is designed specifically for little ones who are now mobile and ready to explore the world through motion. For (roughly) ages 18 months to 3 or 4 years old, with parent or caretaker. There will be an emphasis on early childhood literacy, achieved through reading, storytelling, music, movement, and singing, but includes learn-through-play toys and puzzles. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve a spot.

    Preschool Story Time(png) Tuesdays May 5, May 12, & May 19 from 10 am - 11 am. Join Miss Stefanie for stories, singing, dancing, and play time, as we begin focusing on school-appropriate behaviors and advanced childhood literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register. 

    Sprouts with Ms. Melissa(png) Tuesday May 26 @ 10:00am. Join Ms. Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music!  Ages 0 to 5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.