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

The library is currently accepting donations 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 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
  • 6/9/26 My Friends by Fredrik Backman
  • 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

Adult Craft Night: Gnome Painting Workshop(png) Thursday, January 29th 6:30-7:30pm.  Ages 18+. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve your spot.  All supplies will be provided.
Join our host, Marney Klein, for a fun adult craft class and take home your own gnome!

Adult Craft Night: Bookish Roses(png) Wednesday, February 25th 6:30-7:30pm.  Ages 18+.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124 to reserve your spot.  All supplies will be provided.  Join our host, Marney Klein, for another fun adult craft program and learn how to create stunning paper roses from book pages. 

Book a Technology Trainer(png) Sessions are available Saturday, February 28th, Saturday, March 28th and April 21st, 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.

LEGO Club(pdf) Saturdays at 1 pm: February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2. 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: February 14th, March 10th, April 11th and May 9th. 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. 

Family of Secrets: Local Author Storytime(png) Saturday, January 24th @ 1:00 pm.  Join Grand Island natives and authors Alexis & Alyssa Cino for a story time!  Their book, Family of Secrets, is an inviting introduction to body safety for our youngest friends, told in an age-appropriate & thoughtful way. The authors will be doing a reading then crafts!  Ages 4 to 8 with a caregiver.  Registration is required and begins December 19.  Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Mario Party Night(png) Program has been cancelled. Check back for a rescheduled date. Tuesday, January 27th 6:00-7:00 pm.  Ages 12-16.  Registration is required.  Spots are limited. Join us to play some Mario Party at the Library!  Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Gabby's Dollhouse Treat Workshop(png) Saturday, February 21st 1:00-2:00pm.  **Registration is required and beings January 21st**  Ages 4-8 with a caregiver.  Join the Storybook Cook to create your very own cute & delicious kitty-themed treats!

Itty Bitty Story Time(png) January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19 from 10 am - 10:30 am. Join Miss Stefanie for stories and music. Ages 0-2 with caregiver. Registration Required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.  

Preschool Story Time(png) January 27, February 10, February 17 from 10 am - 10:30 am. Join Miss Stefanie for stories, singing, dancing, and play time. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Cook & A Book: A story time you can taste(png) Saturday, February 7 10 am - 11:15am. Bringing stories to life, one delicious recipe at a time. Discover the joy of reading while we experiment in the kitchen mixing up tasty culinary treats. For ages 8-12. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register. 

Take Your Child to the Library Day(png) Saturday, February 7, ALL DAY. Stop in for some Eric Carle themed crafts and activities in the library. No registration required. While supplies last. 

Sprouts with Ms. Melissa(png) Tuesday, March 10th 10:00-10:30am. 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.