Grand Island Memorial Library

Grand Island Memorial Library Web Page - 2007
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Library Open Dec. 31 - Dec. 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library announces special holiday hours. The library will be OPEN on Monday, December 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. The remainder of the week the hours are; Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.

Library Closed December 24-25
Open Dec. 31 - Dec. 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The remainder of the week the hours are:
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.
The library will be OPEN on Monday, December 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Grand Island Memorial Library announces special holiday hours.

Monday	10-9
Tuesday 	10-5
Wednesday	10-5
Thursday 	1-9
Friday 	CLOSED
Saturday 	10-5
Sunday 	CLOSED

Make Your Own Graham Cracker House - Nov. 2007
Make Your Own Graham Cracker House will be presented by Explore & More at the Grand Island Memorial Library on Saturday, December 1st. There will be two sessions: 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. When registering, please specify which time you prefer. This program is for children ages 6 years and older and adults. Younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is limited and begins Wednesday, November 14th. To register or for more information, call 773-7124, or sign up at the library. This program is funded by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.

Friends Of The Library Book Sale - Nov. 2007
   The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library located at 1715 Bedell Road, will hold a used book sale on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17, 2007 in the community room of the library.
   There will be a bid table containing special items with bids accepted until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Winning bidders will be notified by telephone and they may pick up their books after receiving notification.
   The sale will begin Friday at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for members of the Friends. Individual memberships are $3 yearly and individual life memberships are $35, family memberships are $5 and $50 for life memberships. All memberships may be purchased at the door the first night of the sale.
    Saturday's sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. Between the hours of one and three, you may fill a bag with books for $2.
   Book drops for anyone wishing to donate gently used books for the sale will be held at the library on November 3 and 10. Books may also be donated any time during regular library hours.
   For further information, contact the library at 773-7124.

Library Election Day Hours - 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library announces Election Day (Tues., Nov. 6, 2007) hours as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be NO Preschool Storyhour on this date.
The remainder of the week the hours are:
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, 1-9 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is closed Fridays and Sundays.

Library's Summer Reading Program - 2007

Kayla Myers, Madeline Mitchell, Bailey Kephart, and Kevin Minton - Click photo for larger view.
   Once again the summer 2007 reading program at Grand Island Memorial Library was a huge success. Students from Sidway, Kaegebein, and Huth Road Elementary schools participated in the New York State Summer Reading Program, in conjunction with the Grand Island Memorial Library. The theme this year was “Get a Clue at your Library and Investigate some good books.” The students were required to read eight books throughout the summer and return a completed form to school in September when school began.
   As a part of the Huth Road Elementary school’s summer reading celebration, 279 children from all grades were invited to a party where they enjoyed a tasty treat and played games. A big thank you to the Huth Road PTA as well as Mrs. Julie Estenoz, Mrs. Renee Akers, Mrs. Pat McMurray, Mrs. Reenie Peppers, and Mrs. Lauren Sutton for all of their help and support!
   Each year, the librarians and reading teachers from all elementary schools meet with Mrs. Anne Slater from the Grand Island Memorial Library to plan for the summer ahead. They are looking forward to planning yet another successful summer reading program in 2008.

Library To Celebrate Children's Book Week - 2007
   The Grand Island Memorial Library will celebrate Children's Book Week with a presentation on Harry Potter's Owls by Hawk Creek from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007. This program is for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5, however, younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Registration begins Thursday, October 25th. To register or for more information, call 773-7124, or sign up at the library. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.

Library Closed September 26th - 2007
   The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 for a Staff Development Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, September 27, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Computers for Kids! - 2007
   Computers for Kids, a program training children in computer use, will take place at the Grand Island Memorial Library on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program is for children in Grades 4 – 8. Participants will learn about the library’s information databases, practice computer search skills and play a trivia game. Refreshments will be served.
   Registration begins on Thursday, September 20 at 9 a.m. Call 773-7124 or sign up at the library. Please note that space is limited due to the number of computers available.
   This program, Database Direct, is funded in part by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act.

Fall 2007 Toddler Time Lap-Sit
   The Grand Island Memorial Library's Fall Toddler Lap-Sit program, featuring stories, finger plays and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years with an adult caregiver for each child, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday mornings beginning October 3, 2007. Children must be 18 months old by October 3, 2007. Registration begins Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 9 a.m. Call the library at 773-7124 or come in and sign up.

Library Closed Labor Day - 2007
   The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed Monday, September 3, 2007 in observance of Labor Day. The library will return to its regular library hours after Labor Day which are Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.
Monday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday - 1-9 p.m.
Friday - CLOSED Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - CLOSED

Fall Session Preschool Story Hour - 2007
   The Fall Session of the Preschool Story Hour at the Grand Island Memorial Library will be held on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning on September 17, 2007. Weekly programs of stories, songs, crafts and games are open to children ages 3 to 5 years old. Children MUST be 3 years of age before September 17, 2007. Registration begins on Thursday, September 6th at 9:00 a.m. Please call 773-7124, or sign up at the library and specify which day you prefer.

Glenn Colton Returns To Grand Island - July 2007

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 . . . Glenn Colton, author, songwriter and children’s entertainer, retuned to Grand Island to the delight of dozens of enthusiastic children. Mr. Colton’s “Summer Fun Concert”, held at the Grand Island Memorial Library, focused on the importance of reading and featured interactive selections, The More You Put Into It, The More You Get Out of It, Mr. Ducky, Wucky and Rock and Roll. The program sponsored by the New York State Summer Reading Program (LSTA Grant) was a roaring, toe tapping success!
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Christine Stange Story/Photos

Library Hosts Glenn Colton - 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library will host Glenn Colton who will give a musical presentation at the library on Bedell Road at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 as part of the Library's summer reading program, Get a Clue @ Your Library.

Library Closed Wednesday, July 4, 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2006 in observance of Independence Day. For the remainder of the week, the Library will be open on Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 1-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The Library is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Summer 2007 Toddler Time Lap-Sit
The Grand Island Memorial Library's Summer Session of the Toddler Time Lap-Sit program, featuring stories, finger plays and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years, will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. beginning July 11, 2007. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Children must be 18 months old by July 9, 2007. Registration begins Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 9 a.m. Call the library at 773-7124 or come in and sign up.

Preschool Story Hour - Summer Session - 2007
The summer session of Preschool Story Hour will be held at the Grand Island Memorial Library on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. beginning July 9, 2007. Weekly programs of stories, songs, crafts and games are open to children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be 3 years of age before July 9, 2007. Registration begins 9 a.m. Tuessday, June 26 at the library or by calling 773-7124. Please specify which time you prefer.

Library Announces Summer Hours - 2007
   The Grand Island Memorial Library announces its summer hours:
• Monday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday - 10 am. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday - 1-9 p.m.
• Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday - CLOSED
• Sunday - CLOSED
   Summer hours begin the week of June 18, 2007 and continue through the Labor Day holiday.

Library Offers Children's Summer Reading Programs - 2007
   The Grand Island Memorial Library is offering several programs that will encourage children to read and enjoy books and music this summer. The library is participating in the "Get A Clue @ The Library," a nation-wide Summer Reading Program.
   "Rookie" Read-To-Me Club for children 1 to 6 years of age and their family beginning Monday, July 9, 2007 has no regular meeting time. Children and an adult visit the library each week to select books to read at home. On their first visit they will receive a reading log to fill out and return each week to earn stickers for the books read. Activity and coloring sheets will be available each week for children to do at home.
   "Readers Club" is for independent readers completing grades 1 to 5 and has no set meeting time. Beginning Monday, July 9, children may visit the library at any time to select books and pick up their reading log. Participants will earn stickers for each book read on a weekly basis. Activity and coloring sheets will be available each week for children to do at home.
   Clue Crew is open to children entering grades 1-2 in September. Programs are held from 2-3:15 p.m. Tuesdays from July 10 to August 14 and include stories, games, and crafts. Children will receive a reading log to complete and other giveaways for participating in the program.
   Super Sleuths is open to children entering grades 3-6 in September. Programs are held from 2-3:15 p.m. Thursdays from July 12 to August 16 and include stories, games, and crafts. Children will receive a reading log to complete and other give-aways for participating the program.
   Registration for these programs begins Wednesday, June 13. Participants may sign up in person at the Library or by calling 773-7124.
   All children participating in these summer programs are eligible to attend the Summer Celebration on August 16 at the Library featuring storyteller Annemarie Jason.    Two special programs will be offered during the summer program. The first is Glenn Colton, who will present a musical program on Tuesday, July 17 at 2 p.m. and the second is Mr. J (Dave Jeffers) who will present his Get A Clue! program on Tuesday, August 7 at 2 p.m.
   Funding for the summer programs at the Library is provided by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library and by the Development Office of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.

Library Closed Memorial Day - 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28, 2007. For the remainder of the week, the Library will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from 1-9 p.m. The Library is closed on Friday and Sunday.

Library Hosts Pop-Up Book Program - April 2007

(left) Mr. Kelly teaching pop-up book construction; Children making their own pop-up book creations; (right) Cathy Prell assisting her son, Jonathan Prell, 6 and a friend Lindsay Robinson, 6, with pop-up book construction.
Jeff Stange Photos
A special program, funded by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library, was presented at the Library on Saturday, April 21, 2007 in celebration of National Library Week. Mike Kelly from the Explore and More Museum in East Aurora taught a well attended class of Island children how to make pop-up books.

Spring 2007 Toddler Time Lap-Sit
The Grand Island Memorial Library's Spring Session of the Toddler Time Lap-Sit program, featuring stories, finger plays and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years, will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. beginning May 9, 2007. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Children must be 18 months old by May 9, 2007. Registration begins Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 9 a.m. Call the library at 773-7124 or come in and sign up.

Preschool Story Hour - Spring Session - 2007
The spring session of Preschool Story Hour will be held at the Grand Island Memorial Library on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. beginning April 30, 2007. Weekly programs of stories, songs, crafts and games are open to children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be 3 years of age before April 30, 2007. Registration begins 9 a.m. Tuessday, April 30 at the library or by calling 773-7124. Please specify which day you prefer.

National Library Week At GI Mem. Library - 2007
   Celebrate National Library Week at the Grand Island Memorial Library. Explore & More will present Pop-up Books for children in kindergarten through Grade 5 at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 2 at 9 a.m. For more information or to register, call 773-7124 or sign up at the library. The program is funded by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.

Cat In The Hat Visits Memorial Library For 50th Birthday Party - March 2007


Nathan Cook Photos
   The Grand Island Memorial Library was the scene of a birthday party for the children's book, The Cat In the Hat by Dr. Seuss on Saturday, March 3, 2007. The party, geared to kindergarten through 5th grade students, was well attended. Guests enjoyed crafts, birthday cake and the visit from the Cat In the Hat, who read the story and passed out colorful balloons.

Easter Egg Decorating Program At Library - 2007
An Easter Egg Decorating Program will take place at the Grand Island Memorial Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007. The program is for children in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Registration begins Wednesday, March 14 at 9 a.m. To register or for more information, call 773-7124 or sign up at the library.
Participants should bring 4 to 5 hard boiled eggs for decorating.

Library Celebrates 50 Years Of Cat In The Hat - 2007
There will be a special program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade at the Grand Island Memorial Library at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007. To celebrate fifty years of The Cat In the Hat there will be crafts, birthday cake and a special reading of The Cat In the Hat himself. Registration begins Thursday, February 15th. To register or for more information, call 773-7124, or sign up at the library. Funding for this program is provided by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.

Library Closed President's Day - 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed Monday, February 19, 2007 due to the President's Day holiday.
For the remainder of the week the library is open:
Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday - 1-9 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The library is closed Friday and Sundays

Winter 2007 Toddler Time Lap-Sit
The Grand Island Memorial Library's Winter Session of the Toddler Time Lap-Sit program, featuring stories, finger plays and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years, will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. beginning February 7, 2007. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Children must be 18 months old by February 7, 2007. Registration begins Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 9 a.m. Call the library at 773-7124 or come in and sign up.

Library Closed Due To Martin Luther King Day - 2007
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2007 due to the Martin Luther King holiday.
For the reminder of the week the library is open:
Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 am. to 5 p.m.
Thursday - 1-9 pm.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The library is closed on Fridays and Sundays.

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