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Library News - 2019
Zoom Toddler Time with Mrs. Pamela - September 2020
IMPORTANT: This is an ONLINE/VIRTUAL event. Toddler Time will be held via Zoom and NOT at the library.Wednesday mornings, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18. Join Mrs. Pamela via Zoom for a half hour session of stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Registration with a valid email address is required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Zoom Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Pamela - September 2020
IMPORTANT: This is an ONLINE/VIRTUAL event. Preschool Storytime will be held via Zoom and NOT at the library.Thursday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19. Join Mrs. Pamela via Zoom for a 45-minute to 1-hour session of stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Craft supplies may be picked up prior to the storytime session at the library. Registration with a valid email address is required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Friends of Library Discard Book Sale - September 2020
The Friends of the GI Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road, will have a Discard Book Sale on Monday, October 5th from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the library front lawn. $5.00 per bag, bring your own bags. On Tuesday, October 6th from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., $2.00 per bag.Grand Island Memorial Library Sidewalk Replacement - September 2020
The sidewalk work at the Grand Island Memorial Library has been postponed to the week of October 5th due to the weather forecast. The section being replaced is directly next to the library parking lot.· The library will be open during construction. · For safety reasons, the book drop will be closed during the construction and all due dates will be extended. · Returns can be brought in during normal business hours and left in the vestibule in the provided bin. Please keep in mind, all Buffalo & Erie County Public Library items can be returned to any library in Erie County.
· For safety reasons, there will be no access to the parking lot side entrance. Please follow the signs and enter the building using the Bedell Rd. side entrance. · For convenience, please consider using the Veterans Park Drive parking lot directly across from the library during the construction. · Please call the library at 773-7124 for more information.
Library Temporary Service Hours (Until Further Notice) - September 2020
The Library will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.The Grand Island Memorial Library will have updated service hours beginning Tuesday, September 8th. Open hours will be as follows:
Monday 12-8
Tuesday 12-8
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 9-5
Friday 9-5
Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Library Temporary Service Hours (Until Further Notice) - June 2020
**Additional hours and services will be added after Labor Day.**Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Please note the following:
Per the Governor’s Executive Order, masks are to be worn when in the library.
We ask that all returns go into the book drop.
We will not be accepting material donations (books, DVDs, etc.) until further notice.
Services will include:
Over the desk transactions including check out, reference, and monetary transactions to pay for fines/fees.
Computer use and printing: limited to 30 minute sessions.
As always, Wi-Fi is available 24/7 for everyone. The network is BECPL2 and the password is librarywifi. Curbside service will still be offered in addition during open hours:
To place orders, call the library at 773-7124 or visit the Grand Island Memorial Library Facebook page for an online order form.
At this time, pick up orders are restricted to items that are currently in the Grand Island Memorial Library. It is recommended for patrons to check the online catalog for available items at www.buffalolib.org .
The request and delivery system will be reinstated to the public on July 1st.
For questions, please call the Grand Island Memorial Library at 773-7124 during open hours.
Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates.
Grand Island Memorial Library Book Club - August 2020
The Grand Island Memorial Library Book Club will meet Monday, August 17 at 7:00 pm to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Meeting to be held in the Miracle Field Pavilion. In the event of rain, the meeting will be held via Zoom (determination will be made that day and, if necessary, a Zoom invite will be sent out an hour beforehand). Email the library director at heintzb@buffalolib.org if you would like to join the meeting. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the library. Please call the library at 773-7124 for more information.Grand Island Memorial Library Story Walk - August 2020
Brought to you by the Grand Island Memorial Library, be sure to visit the story walk signs located along the walking path between the library and the concession stand in Veterans Park. Thanks to the awesome Parks Department, each story has a seating area and a garbage can close by, in case you want to make it a picnic! Be sure to practice safe social distancing while interacting with these stories.
Bring a phone or a tablet with you and scan the QR codes to link to some fairy tales and nursery rhymes starring Leo the Llama! There are 5 Leo the Llama Tales available for you to enjoy currently. Leave a rating for all 5 stories to earn a prize from the library!
SUMMER RAFFLE - July 2020
Enter to win a 20 inch bicycle, a 16 inch bicycle, or a giant stuffed dragon! Hey Kids! For every 5 items you check out at the library this summer, you can get a raffle ticket to enter. Be sure to ask at the desk for your tickets! RAFFLE DRAWING TO BE HELD AUGUST 10TH (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN). Prizes have been provided by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library. Thank you, Friends!Grand Island Memorial Library Book Club - July 2020
Monday, July 20 @ 7:00 pm- NEW TITLE AND TIME: Cold Mountain by Charles FrazierMeeting to be held in the Miracle Field Pavilion. In the event of rain, the meeting will be held via Zoom (determination will be made that day and, if necessary, a zoom invite will be sent out an hour beforehand). Free ebook copies are available through the Overdrive and Libby apps with your library card. Please call the library at 773-7124 for availability of physical copies. Email the library director at heintzb@buffalolib.org if you would like to join the meeting.
Virtual Summer Reading Kickoff with the Science Tellers! - June 2020
Friday, June 26, 1:00 pm - 1:45pmWe're having a Zoom Party with the Science Tellers to kickoff summer reading this year! Join us virtually for an exciting show, "Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress!"
A long time ago, in a faraway land, two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from an evil Ice Sorceress. When things don't go as planned, however, the kids might need to look to themselves - and to science! - for the answer. Don't miss this fun fantasy adventure featuring awesome dry ice experiments as special effects! Registration is required. Limited to 100 devices. Please provide an email address so that we may send you the details for the Zoom Party. Please call 716-775-7124 during library open hours for more information.
Library Opening for Limited Service - June 2020
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be open to the public for limited service beginning Monday, June 15th. Open hours will be as follows: Monday 10-4; Tuesday 1-7; Wednesday 10-4; Thursday 10-4; Friday 10-4.Please note the following: Per the Governor’s Executive Order, masks are to be worn when in the library. All returns must go into the book drop. We will not be accepting material donations (books, DVDs, etc.) until further notice.
Services will include: Over the desk transactions including check out, reference, and monetary transactions to pay for fines/fees. Computer use and printing: limited to 15 minute sessions. As always, Wi-Fi is available 24/7 for everyone. The network is BECPL2 and the password is librarywifi.
Curbside service will still be offered in addition during open hours: To place orders, call the library at 773-7124 or visit the library’s website at https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/grand-island-memorial-library for an online order form. At this time, pick up orders are restricted to items that are currently in the Grand Island Memorial Library. It is recommended for patrons to check the online catalog for available items at www.buffalolib.org .
As the library system moves further with reopening, the request and delivery system will be reinstated. For questions, please call the Grand Island Memorial Library at 773-7124 during open hours. Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates.
Curbside Pick-Up Available - May 2020
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be open for curbside pick-up only beginning Monday, June 1st. Pick- up hours will be between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday (hours and days are subject to change with notice).BEGINNING JUNE 1ST: To place orders, call the library at 773-7124 or visit the library’s website at https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/grand-island-memorial-library for an online order form. At this time, pick up orders are restricted to items that are currently in the Grand Island Memorial Library. It is recommended for patrons to check the online catalog for available items at www.buffalolib.org.
As the library system moves further with reopening, the request and delivery system will be reinstated. The book drop is now open for returns. For questions, please call 773-7124 beginning June 1st. Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates.
Library News - April 2020
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed to the public for the duration until further directives are received from the Governor of NY.We will not be accepting material donations (books, DVDs, etc.) for the duration.
The book drop will be closed for the duration. Due dates have been extended to May 18, 2020 for materials borrowed on or after February 11, 2020.
We apologize for the inconvenience. These decisions were made in support of the current initiatives suggested by the Erie County Health Department Commissioner and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in an effort to reduce public exposure to the COVID-19 virus. www.buffalolib.org for continued updates.
Virtual Book Club via Zoom - April 2020
Monday, April 20th @ 7:00 pmJoin the library virtually via Zoom for a discussion of the classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Free ebook copies are available through Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37106 and Google Books at https://books.google.com/books?id=_TDZogFTvDUC&printsec=frontcover&dq=little+women&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjs77bpgNfoAhUBAZ0JHeEoBiUQ6AEwAXoECAkQAg#v=onepage&q=little%20women&f=false. All are welcome. Please email the library director if you would like to join the discussion at heintzb@buffalolib.org. The meeting ID and password will be emailed to you an hour before the beginning of the meeting.
Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring - April 2020
Wednesday, April 22nd @7:00 pmJoin the library virtually via Zoom for a presentation and Q&A with local gardener Peggy Koppmann. She will cover best practices for preparing your garden for the spring and summer months. Registration is required. Please email the library director at heintzb@buffalolib.org if you would like to join. The Zoom meeting invite with room ID and password will be emailed to you an hour before the event.
GI Memorial Library Closed - March 2020
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17th thru Monday, March 31st at 8pm as per recommendation from the County Executive. All programs and meeting room use at the library are suspended through March 28th. We will not be accepting material donations (books, DVDs, etc.) for the duration. In an effort to help contain the spread of the virus, the book drop will be closed thru March 30th. All currently checked out library items will be due on April 30th. Please visit the library website at http://www.buffalolib.org for continued updates.Census Day Open House - March 2020
Wednesday, April 1st 4:00-6:00 pmCensus Day: Get Counted @ Your Library Open House Event. Stop by the library on Census Day to take the Census and enjoy the following events: Limited Discard Book Sale (children’s/young adult items) sponsored by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library; Juggling, magic, and balloon animals with Gravitational Bull from 4:30-5:30 pm; Free refreshments and candy bars (while supplies last)! **Please bring the letter you received from the Census Bureau that contains your Census ID.** No registration necessary.
Getting Ready For Your Garden - March 2020
Saturday, March 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMTina Ames, writer/blogger for Mother Earth News, gives "old-fashioned" tips on gardening, seed saving, composting and all natural techniques for a no spray garden. All students will receive Tina's own heirloom seeds and notes to take home. Individual questions on your garden always welcome! Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Knitting Club - March 2020
Monday, March 23, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMJoin our group for help with a project, knitting company, or to knit for charity. Our group is free and all are welcome. For more information, call 773-7124, or visit the library.
NYS Dept. of Corrections Job Recruitment Information Table - March 2020
Monday, March 23, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMA representative from the NYS Department of Corrections will be on site to give out information about job recruitment with their department. Check out job recruitment opportunities at https://doccs.ny.gov.employment-opportunities.
Tales for Tails - March 2020
Saturday, March 21, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMShare a story with a therapy dog from the SPCA's PAWS for Love Program. Register for a 15-minute reading session. All dogs are behavior tested and therapy certified. Family program - all ages. Please call 773-7124 for more information or to register for your session.
Adult Book Club - March 2020
Monday, March 16, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMThe Alice Network by Kate Quinn - Join us for a discussion of our selection of the month. All are welcome. Refreshments are served. No registration is necessary. Books are available through the library. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Using Your Instant Pot - March 2020
Saturday, March 14, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMHave you recently purchased or received this wonderful small appliance? Join us as Liz Bauld, The Storybook Cook, will show you how to make a few basic recipes. Generous food samples will be provided. This class is an hour and a half long. Copies of all recipes will be provided. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Sensory Playtime - March 2020
Friday, March 27, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAges 2-5 years with caregiver. Be prepared to get a little messy! Drop in with your curious little ones and let them explore, discover, create, and play! Sensory play promotes language development, fine/gross motor skills, social interaction, and can help with pre-writing skills, too. Plus, it's a lot of FUN for both child and caregiver. Registration is not required. Please call the library at 773-7124 for more information.
BrainDance Workshop - March 2020
Saturday, March 7, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMIn this hands-on presentation, participants will learn about the many benefits of BrainDance and be guided through the exercises involved (seated, standing and with props). Resources will be shared so that participants can continue to enjoy the benefits of BrainDance and share them with the population which they serve. This workshop is perfect for families, educators, dance instructors, senior care providers, and anyone interested in the holistic benefits of movement. This program is best for adults, but is open to families with children. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
LEGO Club - March 2020
Saturday, March 21 & April 4, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMOpen session of LEGO Club for children ages 6-12 years old. No registration required. Drop in and build.
Local Author Event - March 2020
Thursday, March 5, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMPresented by local author John Boutet. John will present a talk and book signing for his book, Buffalo's Got the Spirit: Growing Up a Crazy Buffalo Sports Collector. Come learn about this amazing and in depth history of all our Buffalo sports. John is a native Western New Yorker, a physical education teacher in the Niagara Wheatfield CSD and is also the Site and Exhibit Chairman for the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame and the archivist and curator for the AAA Buffalo Bisons. Books will be available to purchase at the event.
Spring Froggy Bag - March 2020
Beginning Monday, March 2The Spring Froggy Bag will be available beginning Monday, March 2 at the Library for 7 day check out. The Froggy Bag contains books and hands-on activities of a seasonal nature for children ages 2-5. The bags are sponsored by the Cinderella Isle Garden Club.
Writing About Your Experiences - March 2020
Monday, March 2, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMPresented by local author Lissa Marie Redmond. Writing can be intimidating. Where do you start? Who is going to read it? Published author and retired police detective Lissa Marie Redmond will share her journey to becoming an author and what she learned along the way. A writing exercise will be included in the presentation. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Census 2020 Job Recruitment Information Table - February 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2:00 - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 26, 10:15 AM - 1:00 PMA representative from the Census Bureau will be in the library to give out information about job recruitment for the upcoming census. Check out job recruitment opportunities at https://2020census.gov.en.jobs.html.
Knitting Club - February 2020
Cancelled - Monday, March 9, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMJoin our group for help with a project, knitting company, or to knit for charity. Our group is free and all are welcome. For more information, call 773-7124, or visit the library.
Preschool Story Time - March 2020
Thursday, March 12, 19 & April 2, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMAges 3-5 years old with caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities designed to boost early literacy skills for preschool-aged children. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Toddler Time - March 2020
Wednesday, March 18 & April 1, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWednesday, March 18 & April 1, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 18 months - 3 years old, with an adult caregiver. Registration is requested. Call 773-7124 for more information.
Free Tax Help for Your 2019 Tax Returns - February 2020
Monday, February 24, 4:00 pm - 7:30 PMBy appointment only. Please call 716-286-8171 to set up an appointment and for more information. Niagara University accounting students, the Accounting Society, and Beta Alpha Psi students, partnered with VITA (the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through the IRS), will electronically file your Federal and State tax returns. Short form only. No stock sales, itemized deductions or business expenses. Just bring your tax documents and we will do the rest. NOTE: Bring Social Security Cards for all individuals who will be on the return and photo ID for all adults on the return.
NYS Dept. of Corrections Recruitment Information Table - February 2020
Thusday, February 27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMA representative from the NYS Department of Corrections will be at the Grand Island Memorial Library to give out information about job recruitment with their department.
Keeping Bees - February 2020
Saturday, February 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPresenter Carol Ann Harlos, master gardener with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, garden writer, speaker, and beekeeper. What does keeping beehives entail? What does the beekeeper do? These questions and others will be answered.
Don't Get Ticked NY - February 2020
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMTicks are a widespread problem in NYS and Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases are on the rise. Learn more about where ticks live, how to identify them. and how to reduce their population in your yard. This program will also address how to avoid tick bites, how to remove them safely from your body and how to protect yourself against Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Sponsored by the Cinderella Isle Garden Club, Grand Island Memorial Library, and the Grand Island Conservation Advisory Council.
Learn About Working Animals - February 2020
Thursday, February 20, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PMPresented by the SPCA Of Erie County. Animals do lots of important work! In this informative presentation, educators from the SPCA will teach you all about the amazing jobs that all types of animals perform every day. Suggested ages 6-12, but younger welcome with an adult.
Circus Toy Crafting Workshop - February 2020
Wednesday, February 19, 1:00 -2:30 PMIn this 90-minute program, participants will craft and take home their own set of juggling balls and a pair of poi (a dance prop that consists of a weight on a tether, originating from New Zealand). All supplies provided. Participants will learn a few fundamental techniques with their new props to spark a new healthy hobby! Juggling and object manipulation boosts focus and concentration, and reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Aquarium of Niagara Touch Tank - February 2020
Tuesday, February 18, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PMMeet some Ambassador Animals from the Aquarium of Niagara up close and personal. Learn about their importance to our ecosystem, their relationships to humans, and their history. Open to all ages. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
LEGO Club - February 2020
Saturday, February 1st & 15th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMOpen session of LEGO Club for children ages 6-12 years old. No registration required. Drop in and build.
Genealogy 101 - February 2020
Thursday, February 13, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMPresenter Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Librarian, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will address basic concepts, types of records used and an overview of the genealogy resources available. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Census 2020 Job Recruitment Information Table - February 2020
Tuesday, February 11, 18 and 25, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMA representative from the Census Bureau will be in the library to give out information about job recruitment for the upcoming census. Check out job recruitment opportunities at https://2020census.gov.en.jobs.html.
Knitting Club - February 2020
Monday, February 10 and 24, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMJoin our group for help with a project, knitting company, or to knit for charity. Our group is free and all are welcome. For more information, call 773-7124, or visit the library.
Adult Book Club - February 2020
Monday, February 10, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMJoin us for a discussion of our selection of the month Monday evenings from 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. All are welcome. Refreshments are served. No registration is necessary. Books are available through the Library. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Tales for Tails - February 2020
Saturday, February 15, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMShare a story with a therapy dog from the SPCA's PAWS for Love Program. Register for a 15-minute session. All dogs are behavior tested and therapy cetified. Family program - all ages. Please call 773-7124 for more information or to register for your session.
Sensory Playtime - February 2020
Friday, February 7 & 22, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAges 2-5 years with caregiver. Be prepared to get a little messy! Drop in with your curious little ones and let them explore, discover, create, and play! Sensory play promotes language development, fine/gross motor skills, social interaction, and can help with pre-writing skills, too. Plus, it's a lot of FUN for both child and caregiver. Registration is not required. Please call the library at 773-7124 for more information.
Book a Technology Trainer - January 2020
Thursday, February 6, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMNeed computer assistance? We can help! these free 45-minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or internet training. They are not designed to troubleshoot computer problems or repair hardware. Free and open to library patrons age 17 & above. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Preschool Story Time - January 2020
Thursday, February 6, 13 & 27, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMAges 3-5 years old with caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities designed to boost early literacy skills for preschool-aged children. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
Toddler Time - January 2020
Wednesday, February 5, 12 & 26, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMJoin us for stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 18 months - 3 years old, with an adult caregiver. Registration is requested. Call 773-7124 for more information.
Take Your Child to the Library Day - January 2020
Saturday, February 1, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMHave you visited your library with your child lately? Stop in anytime from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM and see all the great things we have to offer. Complete our scavenger hunt and tell us what you love about the Library for a chance to win prizes. We are giving away a family 4-pack of ticket vouchers for Nick Jr. Live! Move to the Music at Shea's. We will be drawing winners at 4:30 PM. No registration needed. Call 773-7124 for more information.
Census 2020 Job Recruitment Information Table - January 2020
Thursday, January 23, from 2-6pm,A representative from the Census Bureau will be giving out information about recruitment for job openings to assist with Census 2020.
NYS Dept. of Corrections Recruitment Information Table - January 2020
Tuesday, January 2 & February 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 4, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMA representative from the NYS Department of Corrections will be at the Grand Island Memorial Library to give out information about job recruitment with their department.
Tales for Tails - January 2020
Saturday, January 18, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMShare a story with a therapy dog from the SPCA's PAWS for Love Program. Register for a 15-minute session. All dogs are behavior tested and therapy cetified. Family program - all ages. Please call 773-7124 for more information or to register for your session.
Knitting Club - January 2020
Monday, January 27 & February 10, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMJoin our group for help with a project, knitting company, or to knit for charity. Our group is free and all are welcome. For more information, call 773-7124, or visit the library.
Adult Book Club - January 2020
Monday, January 13, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMJoin us for a discussion of our selection of the month Monday evenings from 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. All are welcome. Refreshments are served. No registration is necessary. Books are available through the Library. Please call 773-7124 for more information.
