Grand Island Memorial Library

Grand Island Memorial Library
Library Info

1715 Bedell Rd.
Grand Island, NY 14072
United States

716-773-7124
Fax: 716-774-1146
Bridgette Heintz, Director

Located on Bedell Road between Baseline Road and Stony Point Road. Wheelchair accessible.  Parking lot available.

Computers

The library offers 8 public computers for adults, 3 with scanners, and 4 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 center per page, color copies are 75 cents per page.

The copy machine accepts coins and dollar bills.

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 (jpg) 

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. 

Look for future fundraisers. By donating to this project, you are investing in your library.

Thank you! 

  • Donate Your Deposits to the Library (jpg) 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.  

    ** All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden.

 

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

    The library accepts material donations during open hours. Please call 716-773-7124 for the list of accepted materials. 

    Curbside service is available.  Please call 716-773-7124 for more information.

    Library of Things(pdf)

    Updated for 2024: now offering NYS Parks Empire Pass

    7 Day Check Out.  Items must be returned to the Grand Island Memorial Library Circulation Desk during normal business hours.

    • Bocce
    • 10 foot badminton net with racquets and birdies
    • CPR Kits (2 types: adult/child and infant)
    • Corn hole
    • Chess/checkers set
    • Disc Golf
    • Croquet
    • Fishing Poles
    • Gater Jam
    • Ladder Ball
    • Chromebooks and hotspots
    • NYS Parks Empire Pass
    • Projector
    • Projector Screen (120 inch)
    • 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.

    Book Club 2025(pdf)

    Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. 

    • 1/14/25 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
    • 2/11/25 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
    • 3/11/25 Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
    • 4/8/25 The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
    • 5/13/25 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
    • 6/10/25 The Guncle by Stephen Rowley
    • 7/8/25 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
    • 8/12/25 The Women by Kristin Hannah
    • 9/9/25 Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen
    • 10/14/25 The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
    • 11/18/25 House Made of Dawn by M. Scott Momaday
    • 12/9/25 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Technology Class: Free Streaming Alternatives - Video and Music (png) Friday, February 7th 1:30-3:30 pm.  This class will show you some of the free alternatives to popular pay streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify which are available either online or through the library.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.

    Waterways of Change: 200 Years on the Erie Canal(png) Wednesday, February 12th @ 6:30 pm. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Join us for an informative talk with Erie County Historian Douglas Kohler about the history of the Erie Canal.

    Technology Class: Internet Privacy and Safety (png) Saturday, March 1st 10:00 am-12:00 pm.  This class offers key strategies for protecting your personal information online. Topics include password management, securing browsing, email safety and awareness of online threats.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.

    True Crime: 18 Years, 5 Months, 22 Days (png) Tuesday, March 4th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm.  True Crime talk with Guest Speaker Theresa Wiater.  Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.  John List case: In 1971, a murderer disappears and is on the lam for 18 years. After escaping law enforcement and being on the FBI’s Most Wanted for almost two decades, what led to his capture? Learn the unbelievable reason for the crime and how a talented artist helped apprehend the man hiding in plain sight.

    Gardening On a Dime in Less Time (png) with guest speaker: Lyn Chimera - Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Saturday, March 15th @ 1:00 pm. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    'The Spirit of Buffalo Women - Society & Business' (png) Wednesday, March 19th @ 6:30 pm. Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.  Guest speaker: Rick Falkowski - Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Founder.  A one hour presentation covering Society & Business from his latest book 'The Spirit of Buffalo Women'. 

    Local Author: Stephen Eoannou (png) Wednesday, May 7th @ 6:30 pm.  Join us for a one hour talk on his latest title 'After Pearl'.  Registration is required.  Please call 716-773-7124.

    CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

    LEGO Club(png)  

    Saturdays at 1 pm: January 18; February 1; March 1; April 5 and May 3. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join us for a LEGO free build. LEGOs are provided, just bring your imagination!

     

    Read To A Dog(png)

    Saturdays from 1 pm to 3 pm: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 10. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Pick out a book and practice reading out loud to a good listener at the Grand Island Library. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws For Love program!

     

    Preschool Storytime

     

    February session(png): Tuesdays at 10 am: February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without caregiver. 

     

    April session(png): Tuesdays at 10 am. April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22. Register is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without caregiver. 

     

    May/June session(png): Tuesdays at 10 am. May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without caregiver. 

     

    Itty Bitty Storytime

     

    February session(png): Thursdays at 10 am: February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

     

    April session(png): Thursdays at 10 am: April 3, April 10, April 17, May 1. No class on April 24. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

     

    May/June session(png): Thursdays at 10 am: May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12.  Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! Ages 0 to 2 with caregiver.

     

    Pint-Size Playgroup(png): Saturdays at 10 am: January 27, February 22, March 22. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a morning of free play and socialization. Meet new friends and enjoy the company of other adults! Ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.

    Rock Painting(png): Wednesday, February 19 at 1 pm. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join us for an afternoon of rock painting! All supplies will be provided. Ages 5 and up.

    Cold-Blooded Critters(png): Saturday, February 22 at 1 pm. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Discover fascinating facts about the characteristics of reptiles, native and non-native species, invasive species, and the various adaptations these animals possess to thrive in their natural habitats. Participants will be able to meet 2-3 turtles and a snake! All ages.

    Sprouts with Miss Melissa(png): Tuesday, March 4 at 10 am. Registration is required. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register. Join Ms. Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music! Ages 0 to 5 with caregiver.