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.

Public Access Computers: 15 computers, networked, Mobile Printing and workstation printing 10¢ per B&W page and 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-fi available. 

Meeting Room. Study Rooms. Microfilm reader.

Copy machine charges:

  • 8½ x 11 Black & White 15¢
  • 8½ x 11 Color 50¢
  • 8½ x 14 (Legal) Black & White 25¢
  • 8½ x 14 (Legal) Color 75¢                                

What's Special About the Grand Island Library?

  • The Friends of the Library!  Browse their book store and book shelf for nearly new books and media.  Consider becoming a Friend and enjoy the benefits of buy one, get one book from the store and Members' Night at the bi-annual Donated Book Sale.  The Friends membership application can be found here.  Please fill out and return to the library with the proper membership fee.
  • Grand Island History including a complete run of the Grand Island Dispatch newspaper is available here.
  • Remember to look at our student's art work from the Grand Island Schools in our meeting room.
  • Be sure to view the work of many area artists on display in the library's main area.
  • The library gardens are maintained by the library caretaker and the Cinderella Isle Garden Club.  For information on the current garden, click here.

For more information, visit the library or contact the library director, Bridgette Heintz, at 773-7124.

Friends of the Library On-going Book Sale

Nearly new books donated by community members are offered for sale by the Friends of the Library on a book shelf located within the library during open library hours.

Current prices are as follows (unless noted differently on the shelves)

Adult Hardcover    $1.00
Adult Paperback

  • Large              $1.00
  • Pocket Size    $ .50    

Children’s Hardcover  $1.00
Children’s Softcover    $ .50
Children’s Thin and/or Small Books    $ .25
Books on CD, DVDs and Music CDs     $1.00

The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library Book Store is open various hours based on volunteer availability.  

Not open? Ask at the desk and we will be glad to open it for you as long as the meeting room is not in use.

All proceeds benefit 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

     

    Hello Summer!

    Scroll down for all of the upcoming events and fliers.

    The Library is on their summer hours Memorial Day thru Labor Day: 

    Monday 9:30-5

    Tuesday 9:30-8

    Wednesday 9:30-8

    Thursday 9:30-8

    Friday 9:30-5

    Closed Saturday and Sunday

    The first Saturday closed will be June 1st.

    The first Monday open will be June 3rd.

    The library accepts material donations during open hours.

    Curbside service is still available.  

    Please call 773-7124 for more information.  

    The book drop is open 24/7.

    Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates.

     

     

    Library of Things 

    Updated for 2024: now offering 

    NYS Parks Empire Pass

     

    Library of Things 2024 page 1Library of Things 2024 page 2

    Fitness in the Parks

    Independent Health and YMCA 

    2024 FITNESS IN THE PARKS

    JUNE 3 TO AUGUST 31 

    (No classes July 4 or July 5)

    Grand Island Location: Veterans Park 

    -adjacent to the Library Parking Lot, by the yellow/white striped tent

    Yoga: Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zumba: Fridays 10:15 am - 11:15 am

    **for more information, including class descriptions, visit www.independenthealth.com/fitpark

    Please note: Cancellations will be listed on the YMCA's Facebook page

     

     

    JUNE FLASH SALE

    BOOK SALE SHELVES (main library)

    $5 a bag (bags provided)

    Great opportunity for discounted summer reads and children's books!

    Stock changes every week so be sure to keep checking this month for great deals!

    June 2024 Flash Sale

    Book Store and Book Sale Shelves

    We appreciate your donations!Book Store Loyalty Card Program

    Book Club 2024

    GI Library Book Club 2024

     

     

    Local Author Event

    Local author Stephen Eoannou 8/28/24 6:30 pm

    Mental Health First Aid Training

    **Rescheduled from the cancelled May classes**

    mental health first aid training

     

    Medicare 101 Informational Meeting

    Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options 7/2/24

     

     

     

    Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden

     

    Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden ConceptAbout the reading gardenphoto of Phase I of reading garden

    Current Reading Garden Fundraisers 

    **Monetary donations are always gladly accepted.  

    Please ask the Library Director for more information.**

    bottle and can fundraiser

     

     

     

    2023 Library Garden Info

    2023 Library Garden info

     

     

    Summer 2024 Children's ProgramsRegistration required, unless noted.

     

    2024 Summer Reading Bingo!

    Summer reading bingo July 1 to August 16

    Storytimes

     

    ***FULL***

    Preschool Storytime

     

    ***FULL***

    Itty Bitty Storytime

     

    Fan Favorites

     

    Lego Club

     

     

    Read to a Dog

     

    Special Events

     

    ***FULL***

    World Safari July 8th

     

    Chill and Thrill July 8th

     

    Teen Chopped July 10th

     

    Barb's Book Buddies July 19th

     

    Sprouts with Ms. Melissa July 26th

     

    Animal Detectives August 6th

     

    Manga/Anime Drawing Workshop August 7th

     

    Dino Bone Painting August 9th

     

    Bubble Blast August 13th

     

    Petting Zoo August 16th