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Library News - 2020
Material donations are not being accepted at this time. They will be accepted again beginning in October.
Winter Hours will resumed on Tuesday, September 7th.
Beginning Monday, August 2nd masks/facial coverings will be required while visiting the Grand Island Memorial Library regardless of vaccination status for anyone over the age of 2.
Curbside service is still available. Please call 773-7124 during open hours for more information.
Winter Hours are:
The Library will be closed on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st in observance of the New Yea.
Monday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
(first Saturday open is 9/11/21)
Marshmallow Pops Workshop - November 2021
Saturday, November 27, Noon - Ages 12 and up, Teens, Adults, SeniorsPresenter: Kathleen Rumfola. Kathleen will teach participants the basics of how to create and package gourmet marshmallow pops to enjoy and give as gifts. Each participant will make three pops. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Brain Games - December 2021
Theresa Wiater will present engaging logic puzzles and games to keep your brain sharp. Ages 8 and up. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Families....All are welcome. Session 1- Saturday, December 4th at 3:30 pm - Participants will need a pencil and a clipboard or something to write on to play the games. Session 2 - Saturday, December 11th at 3:30 pm - Participants will need toothpicks and 10 pennies to play the games. Registration is required for each session. Please call 773-7124.Adult Book Club - December 2021
Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Call the library at 773-7124 if you would like to join the meeting. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy.December 20th – Still Life by Louise Penny
Read to a Dog - December 2021
Saturday, December 11, 1 pm-3pmPick out a book and practice reading out loud to a good listener at the Grand Island Memorial Library. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws For Love program! Call 773-7124 to sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Masks are required for individuals 2 & up.
Crafternoon - November 2021
Saturday, November 20, 1:00 pm-3:00 pmBucket of Junk Challenge - Arts & Crafts for kids ages 5-12 Attention crafters and builders! Can you take on the bucket of junk challenge? What is a bucket of junk? The goal of the bucket of junk is to use all the items in the bucket to make a unique creation! Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Local Author Talk - November 2021
Monday, November 8th, 6:00 pmRose Ann Hirsch - Author of 'Western New York Amusement Parks' and 'Crystal Memories' Books will be available for sale at the event. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Monday, November 18th, 6:00 pm
Lissa Marie Redmond - Author of 'The Parting Glass', 'The Secrets They Left Behind' and others. Books will be available for sale at the event. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
LEGO Club - November 2021
Saturday, November 6, 1:00 pm-2:00 pmJoin us each month for a new LEGO challenge - or a Free Build. The choice is yours! LEGO's are provided. Just bring your imagination! Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Call 773-7124.
The Book as a Work of Art - November 2021
Saturday, November 6, 3:30 pmYoung Audiences Western New York (Roycroft Campus) - Family Friendly - Students will follow in the footsteps of Roycroft Campus founder Elbert Hubbard by creating a variety of book structures, as a way to learn about the art of bookbinding and the industry of the Roycroft Campus. This workshop will include creating a book like the pop-up accordion! Registration is required. Please call 773-7124.
Read to a Dog - November 2021
Saturday, November 13, 1 pm-3pmPick out a book and practice reading out loud to a good listener at the Grand Island Memorial Library. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws For Love program! Call 773-7124 to sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Masks are required for individuals 2 and up.
Conductive Construction - November 2021
Saturday, November 13, 3:30 pmHerschell Carrousel Factory Museum - Family Friendly - Students will learn about electricity and how it relates to the carrousel. They will participate in a workshop using squishy circuits to learn about closed and open circuits. Students will use conductive play dough to experiment with circuits in groups. Registration is required. Please call 773-7124. This program was made possible with support from Fund for the Arts.
Read to a Dog - October 2021
Saturday, October 9, 1 pm-3pmPick out a book and practice reading out loud to a good listener at the Grand Island Memorial Library. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws For Love program! Call 773-7124 to sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Masks are required for individuals 2 and up.
Travelling Museum - October 2021
Saturday, October 9, 3:30 pmMelissa Kate: Erie Canal Workshop - A Day in the Life of the Erie Canal. Kids are guided through a "day in the life" of a person living near the Erie Canal in its early days. They are asked to observe artifacts and use those observations to uncover the stories the artifacts tell. The museum guide crafts the stories of the artifacts into an engaging and educational experience, while the students touch, hold, and explore the artifacts and their role in history. Call 773-7124 to register your child.
Itty Bitty Storytime - October 2021
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 10:30 amJoin Miss Carly for a baby & toddler story time filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! Ages 0-2 years with a caregiver. October 12, 19, 26, November 9 and 16. No class on November 2. Please call 773-7124 to register your child.
Preschool Storytime - October 2021
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 10: 45 amJoin Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and more! Ages 3-5 without a caregiver. October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 18. Please call 773-7124 to register your child.
LEGO Club - October 2021
Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmJoin us each month for a new LEGO Challenge - or a Free Build. The choice is yours! LEGO's are provided. Just bring your imagination! Ages 5-12. October 2, November 6, and December 4. Please call 773-7124 to register your child.
Crafternoon - October 2021
Saturday, October 23, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmArts & Crafts for Kids - Join us for an afternoon of painting pumpkins and other pumpkin process art activities. Children agers 5-12. Please call 773-7124 to register your child.
Adult Book Club - October 2021
Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Call the library at 773-7124 if you would like to join the meeting. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy. October 18th – The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen.Discard Book Sale - October 2021
The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library present a Discard Book Sale. Friday, October 15th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $5 per bag. Saturday, October 16th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, $3 per bag All proceeds to benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.FREE Presentations Open to the Public - October 2021
Genealogy 101 - Thursday, October 21st @ 6:00 pmDNA for Genealogy Testing: What to Expect - Thursday, October 28th @ 6:00 pm
Registration is required for each presentation. Please call 773-7124
Take & Make Craft Kits - September 2021
Take & Make Craft Kits - Stop in & grab a craft kit at the desk during normal library hours! Supplies are limited. September: DIY Library Card & Library Card HolderRead to a Dog - September 2021
Saturday, September 18, 1 pm-3pmPick out a book and practice reading out loud to a good listener at he Grand Island Memorial Library. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws For Love program! Call 773-7124 to sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Masks are required for individuals 2 and up.
Adult Book Club - September 2021
Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library at 773-7124 to reserve a copy. September 20th – Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips - Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardAdult Book Club - August 2021
Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library at 773-7124 to reserve a copy. Monday, August 16th - Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardSeptember 20th – Disappearing Earth by Julia Philips
Take & Make Craft Kits - August 2021
Take & Make Craft Kits - Stop in & grab a craft kit at the desk during normal library hours! Supplies are limited. August: Fork LionAdult Book Club - July 2021
Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library at 773-7124 to reserve a copy. Monday, August 16th - Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardFriends of the Grand Island Memorial Library Donated Book Sale - July 2021
The Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library present a Donated Book Sale on Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., members only. Individual Friends Memberships will be available at the door for $5.00. Friday, August 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fill a bag for $5.00. Bags will be provided. All proceeds to benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.Disc Golf Kits Available - July 2021
Disc Golf Kits available for 7 day checkout. Each kit includes: Three discs: 1 driver, 1 mid-range, 1 putter; One information sheet with directions to the Veterans' Park disc golf course and borrower information; QR codes with links to information on game play. Please call 773-7124 for more information on how to check out a kit. All kits must be returned to the circulation desk at the Grand Island Memorial Library during normal business hours.Summer Children's Programs - July 2021
Pinecone Pig Take & Make Craft, In the Library Scavenger HuntAdult Book Club - July 2021
Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy. Monday, July 19th - Pachinko by Min Jin LeeLibrary News - June 2021
Masks/Facial Coverings will be optional for anyone who is fully vaccinated while in the library beginning Wednesday, June 16th. Anyone who is not fully vaccinated is asked to continue to wear a facial covering: while in the library or while attending outdoor programs at the library. As further guidance from the state is received, updates will be shared.Summer Bike Raffle - June 2021
For every FIVE books you read, you get ONE chance to enter. Enter as many times as you'd like. Winners will be announced August 13th. You don't need to be present to win. Prizes provided by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library.Circus Arts for All! - June 2021
Circus Arts for All! with Benjamin Berry - Tuesday, July 6th, 1:00pm Registration is required. Masks required for participants 2 and older. In this program, participants will learn how to use a variety of accessible circus arts including juggling scarves/balls, hula hoops, poi, and spinning plates. We will provide props, but if you have your own props from previous programs, please feel free to bring them!All Ages Storytime - June 2021
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45am. July 7, July 14, July 21. July 28, August 11. *No class August 4.Join Miss Carly for stories, songs, crafts, and much more! Ages 5 & under. Registration is required. Participants must sign up for each week of story time separately. Space is limited to 5 registrants; 1 child and 1 caregiver per registration. Masks are required for participants 2 and older.
Read to a Dog - June 2021
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45am. July 7, July 14, July 21. July 28, August 11. *No class August 4.Fridays from 1:00-3:00pm July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6
Pick out a book and practice reading out loud to a good listener at the Grand Island Memorial Library. All our furry friends are therapy dogs certified through the SPCA's Paws for Love program! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! Registration is required. Masks are required for participants 2 and older.
Summer Art Classes - June 2021
Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pmTuesday, July 13 - Eric Carle Collages: Inspired by the many books of Eric Carle. Tuesday, July 20 - Tapestry Weavings: Inspired by the book "The Goat in the Rug" by Charles L. Blood & Martin Link Tuesday, July 27 - Alpaca vs Llama paintings: Inspired by the book "Macca the Alpaca" by Matt Cosgrove Tuesday, August 3 - Rusted Robots: Inspired by the book "Love, Z" by Jessie Sima
The Grand Island Memorial Library and the Orange Poppy Art Studio are teaming up this summer to bring outdoor art classes to the community! Open to children ages 5-12, each class features a unique art project inspired by a fun children's book! Registration is required, space is limited. Participants must register for each class separately. Stop in or call (716) 773-7124 to register! Mask use is required for everyone ages 2 and up.
Family Yoga - June 2021
Thursdays at 6:30pm. July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12This summer, join Donna Baia from Kidding Around Yoga for some fun-filled, socially distanced outdoor family yoga classes for you & your children ages 4-11. There will be music, games on your mats, storytelling with yoga poses, partner poses, and lots of joy and laughter as we practice yoga together! No prior yoga experience is needed. All are welcome! Participants must sign up for each week of yoga. Adult participation is required. Space is limited to 1 child and 1 caregiver. Please bring a mat or towel for both of you. Masks are required for all participants.
Spring Children's Programs - June 2021
Rainbow Take & Make Craft, Outdoor Adventure Scavenger Hunt, Read Around the World Book Display. Stop in and ask a staff member to grab your craft kit during normal business hours. While supplies last.COMING SOON!! Summer Reading Program! Story Times, Crafts, Performers and More!!
Library Open - June 2021
The Grand Island Memorial Library is now open to the public and the hours are as follows:Monday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Fridays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED
Proper mask wearing and social distancing will still be required while in the building until further guidance is received. Curbside service is still available. Please call 773-7124 during open hours for more information or use our online form at https://forms.gle/d9iKVKkdD1uciZge9 The book drop is open. Effective Monday, May 17, 2021, the system-wide quarantine of library materials will end. Materials will once again be discharged from your Library account upon return or after drop boxes are emptied. Thank you for returning materials on time. Questions about renewing? Call 716-858-8900 or contact your library. Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates.
Adult Book Club - June 2021
Beginning in April, Adult Book Club will be offered in a hybrid format. The meeting room will be in use for those who choose to attend in-person and a Zoom option will be run simultaneously. Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Call the library at 773-7124 if you would like to join the meeting and let us know which option you would prefer. Those who choose to attend via Zoom will receive invites the day of the meeting. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy. Monday, June 21st - The Last Flight - by Julie ClarkSpring Children's Programs - May 2021
MAY is STAR WARS MONTH! TStar Wars Take & Make Craft, Book Display, Scavenger Hunt, and Activity Pages. Stop in and ask a staff member to grab your craft kit during normal business hours. While supplies last.Library Open - April 2021
The Grand Island Memorial Library is now open to the public and the hours are as follows:Mondays 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Fridays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Proper mask wearing and social distancing are required at all times while in building. Curbside service is still available. Please call 773-7124 during open hours for more information. The book drop is open. Beginning April 5th all returned materials will be backdated accordingly once they are taken off mandatory 48 hour (or 2 day) quarantine.
Adult Book Club - April 2021
Beginning in April, Adult Book Club will be offered in a hybrid format. The meeting room will be in use for those who choose to attend in-person and a Zoom option will be run simultaneously. Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome. Reservations are required. Call the library at 773-7124 if you would like to join the meeting and let us know which option you would prefer. Those who choose to attend via Zoom will receive invites the day of the meeting. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy. Monday, May 17th – Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano.Take and Make Craft - April 2021
This month we will have Earth Day Take & Make Craft; Earth Day Scavenger Hunt; National Poet-Tree Month Book Display. Stop in and ask a staff member to grab your craft kit during normal business hours. While supplies last.Adult Book Club - April 2021
Adult Book Club will be held via Zoom until further notice. As in person meeting restrictions are lessened, the website will be updated with new information. Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome, please email the library director at heintzb@buffalolib.org if you would like to join the meeting. Zoom invites will be emailed out the day of each meeting to those who register. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy. 2021Monday, April 19th - Lovely War by Julie Berry
Take and Make Craft - March 2021
This month we will have a grab bag of Spring-themed crafts! Stop in and ask a staff member to grab your craft kit during normal business hours. While supplies last.Adult Book Club - February 2021
Adult Book Club will be held via Zoom until further notice. As in person meeting restrictions are lessened, the website will be updated with new information. Book Club meets monthly on various Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome, please email the library director at heintzb@buffalolib.org if you would like to join the meeting. Zoom invites will be emailed out the day of each meeting to those who register. Physical copies of the books will be available for check out, please call the library to reserve a copy. 2021February 22nd - Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok
March 15th - The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Take and Make Craft - February 2021
This month we will be making a Hot Cocoa Mug craft! Stop in and ask a staff member to grab your craft kit during normal business hours. While supplies last.Library Open - February 2021
The Grand Island Memorial Library is now open to the public and the hours are as follows:Mondays 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Fridays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Proper mask wearing and social distancing are required at all times while in building. Curbside service is still available. Please call 773-7124 during open hours for more information. The book drop is open. All returned materials will be backdated accordingly once they are taken off mandatory 96 hour (or 4 day) quarantine. For library system updates, please visit the library website at http://www.buffalolib.org or the Grand Island Memorial Library Facebook page.
New Hours at Library - January 2021
New hours will begin Tuesday, January 19. Library closed Monday, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Mondays 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Fridays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Library Operation Information - January 2021
The Grand Island Memorial Library will be offering curbside service only the week of 1/4/21 to 1/8/21.Whether or not the library is open is dependent on the Erie County Dept. of Health's weekly report of new positive COVID cases in the 14072 zip code per 100,000 people in a 7-day period. If the number is over 70, then we can only offer curbside service. This week's report was 72.2 cases in 14072. Today's report can be found here.
For your information, our Micro-Cluster reopening plan is here and outlines how the Grand Island Memorial Library will operate in Red, Orange, and Yellow Zone status.
Library Curbside Pick-Up - January 2021
Due to the NYS Micro Cluster Orange Zone status for this area, the Grand Island Memorial Library will be open for curbside pick-up. Curbside pick-up hours will be: Monday 12-8, Tuesday 12-8, Wednesday 9-, Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5.To place orders, call the library at 773-7124 or visit the library’s online order form here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeHNXZb3NU3Nj.../viewform
The hold system is still active and any available holds can be picked up using curbside service. Before placing a hold, it is recommended for patrons to check the online catalog for available items at www.buffalolib.org.
While under Orange Zone status, the drop box will remain open. All returned materials are subject to a 96 hour (or 4 day) quarantine. Items will be back dated to their date of return once they come off quarantine. For questions, please call 773-7124 during curbside pick-up hours. Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates and to see which libraries are open for regular service.