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Library News - 2023
The library will accept material donations again December 1st.
Please drop off your donations any time the library is open.
Monetary donations are always accepted...thank you for supporting your library!
Curbside service is still available. Please call 773-7124 during open hours for more information.
Library Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Local Author: Budd Bailey - January 2025
Saturday, January 4, 1:00 pmBudd will be discussing his book The Buffalo Bills: An illustrated Timeline of a Storied Team and all things Buffalo sports-related! About the author: Budd spent nearly 23 years as a sports reporter for the Buffalo News, covering everything from the Bandits and Sabres to high school sports. He has authored 15 books and currently serves as a columnist for the Buffalo Sports Page. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Read to a Dog - December 2024
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins November 9All Ages! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! 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.
Ballet 101 For Kids - December 2024
Saturday, December 7 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmPresented by the Greater Niagara Ballet, join us for a fun introduction to ballet. There will be a brief dance instruction, prop and costume presentation, and a craft! Ages 5 to 12. Registration required. Registration begins November 9. Stop in or call 716-773-7124.
Holiday Sprouts with Miss Melissa - December 2024
Friday, December 13, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Ages 0-5 with a caregiverHoliday Edition! Join Ms. Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music. ***HOLIDAY ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED*** **Registration is required and begins November 13.** Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Library Book Club - December 2024
Tuesday, December 10 - The Guest List by Lucy FoleyMeets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Re-Thinking Thanksgiving - November 2024
Saturday, November 23, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin us for a special program in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Speaker: Perry Ground - Educator, Storyteller and member of the Onondaga Nation This lively, content-based presentation will give an overview of the history of this very misunderstood holiday. Participants will learn accurate and culturally appropriate information about the English settlers at Plymouth and the Wampanoag, the Native people who inhabited that area. **Please call 716-773-7124 to register.**
Technology Trainer - November/December 2024
Friday, November 22, between 11:00 am and 5:00 pmWednesday, December 4, between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Free and open to Library patrons age 17 & above. Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Files and Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.**
LEGO Club - December 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Registration is required and begins November 2Ages 5-12 Join us for a LEGO Free Build. LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Read to a Dog - December 2024
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins November 9All Ages! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! 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.
Library Book Club - December 2024
Tuesday, December 10 - The Guest List by Lucy FoleyMeets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Holiday Cupcakes - November 2024
Saturday, November 30 at 1:00 pmHOLIDAY CUPCAKES - Presented by the Storybook Cook Join us as we decorate fun & delicious holiday-themed cupcakes! **Registration is required and begins October 30** Please call 716-773-7124.
Wine Bottle Craft Workshop - November 2024
Saturday, November 23 - TWO SESSIONS: 10:30 AM OR 1:00 PM**Ages 18 - Adult**, Instructor: Adele Upton Create this charming, budget-friendly winter decoration to beautify your home or give as a seasonal gift. All materials and instructions included. **Registration is required.** Please call 716-773-7124 to choose your session.
HEAP OUTREACH - November 2024
Friday, November 22, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(HEAP: Home Energy Assistance Program): Required Documentation: -proof of where you live (copy of heating bill preferred) -proof of identity (for everyone in household) -proof of all income received in the last 30 days -current shutoff notice, if applicable For additional information, please contact Erie County Department of Social Services @ 716-858-7644 or visit www.erie.gov/socialservices.
Get Focused: Adults - November 2024
Tuesday, November 26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - RescheduledThis cerebral nutrition class explores which foods create, and which reduce, brain fog, lack of focus and mental clarity. Nutrition Science, Recipe Demonstration, Food Samples Registration for this class is being handled through the following website: www.healthykitchenhealthylife.com/events $20 per person covers class materials and food sampling. Please call 716-282-2098 for more information.
LEGO Club - November/December 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Registration is required and begins October 5.Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Registration is required and begins November 2
Ages 5-12 Join us for a LEGO Free Build. LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Read to a Dog - October 2024
Saturday, November 9, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins October 12Saturday, December 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins November 9
All Ages! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! 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 - November 2024
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 10:45 am, October 1, 8, 15, 22Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without a caregiver. Registration is required! Registration begins September 4. Stop in or call 773-7124 to register. **Please register for each date separately**
Itty Bitty Storytime - November/December 2024
Thursdays, November 21*, December 5, 12, 19 from 10: 00 am - 10:30 amAges 0-2 with a caregiver. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler story time filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! **Registration is required and begins June 12** Stop in or call 773-7124 to register. **Please register for each session separately**
Buffalo Murals - November 2024
Saturday, November 16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmPresented by Margaret Logan from Explore Buffalo This talk will provide an overview of the locations, artists, and the wide variety of murals that have appeared around the Buffalo area over the last several years. **Registration is required Please call 716-773-7124.**
Donated Book Sale - November 2024
Presented by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial LibraryThursday, November 7, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friends of the Library Members Night Individual Friends memberships will be available at the door for $5.00. Current members: bring your card for admittance.
Friday, November 8, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm General Sale - items priced as marked.
Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Bag Sale: fill a bag for $5.00. Bags will be provided.
All Three Days: Bake Sale (cash only). while supplies last Bake sale proceeds will benefit the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden. Book sale proceeds to benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.
Library Book Club - November 2024
Tuesday, November 12 - West With Giraffes by Lynda RutledgeMeets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
New York Spirits - October 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Ages 12 & overPresented by local educator & entertainer Cris Johnson Featuring famous ghost stories from New York State like the Amityville horror house, Fort William Henry, and the Red Coach Inn. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Local Author Peter Talty - October 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pmPeter will be discussing his latest book, The Anatomy of a Pummeled Life. An emotional biographical memoir discussing the lifelong struggles faced by the author's younger brother in his attempt to overcome a dysfunctional and impoverished childhood. Book signing to follow. Books will be available for purchase. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Local Author Brian Hayden - October 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pmBrian will be discussing his book 111 Places in Buffalo That You Must Not Miss. Book signing to follow. Books will be available for purchase. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Friends of the Library Meeting - October 2024
Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00pmThe next board meeting of the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00pm in the Library Meeting Room.
Get Focused: Adult - October 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmThis cerebral nutrition class explores which foods create, and which reduce, brain fog, lack of focus and mental clarity. Nutrition Science, Recipe Demonstration, Food Samples Registration for this class is being handled through the following website: www.healthykitchenhealthylife.com/events $20 per person covers class materials and food sampling. Please call 716-282-2098 for more information.
Preschool Storytime - October 2024
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 10:45 am, October 1, 8, 15, 22Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without a caregiver. Registration is required! Registration begins September 4. Stop in or call 773-7124 to register. **Please register for each date separately**
Read to a Dog - October 2024
Saturday, October 12, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins September 14Saturday, November 9, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins October 12
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Registration is required and begins November 9
All Ages! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! 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.
Trunk or Treat - October 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00pm - 2:00 pmIt's back! Are you ready for our huge Halloween Party?! This year's Trunk or Treat will be featuring trick or treating, crafts, and more family fun! Trick or treat from car to car, trunk to trunk. Crafts, stories, and photo booth in the library. Free! Fun for all ages. Registration is *not* required! ***Interested in being a trunker? Call 716-773-7124 & ask for the director by October 12***
Pumpkin Craft Workshop - October 2024
Saturday, October 5th, 2024, 10:00 am**Ages 18-Adult. Create a charming and budget-friendly autumn decoration to enhance your home's atmosphere or present it as a considerate gift. All materials and instructions will be provided. Please call 716-773-7124 to register. ** Please note time change**
Medicare 101 - October 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmPresenter: Jason Myers, owner of JBM Health & Wealth Consulting, LLC. This class will help people understand how the federal Medicare program works and provide a general overview of the variety of Medicare insurance options available to beneficiaries. Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Nutrition For Ovarian Cancer - September 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmNutrition Science, Recipe Demonstration, Food Samples. Registration for this class is being handled through the following website: www.healthykitchenhealthylife.com/events. $20 per person covers class materials and food sampling. Please call 716-282-2098 for more information.
LEGO Club - October 2024
Saturday, October 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmRegistration is required and begins September 7
Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration is required and begins October 5
Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration is required and begins November 2
Join us for a LEGO Free Build. LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! Ages 5 to 12. Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Book Club - October 2024
Tuesday, October 8 - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil GaimanMeets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Read to a Dog - September 2024
Saturday, September 14, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmAll Ages! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! 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. **Registration is required and begins August 13. Please call 716-773-7124 or stop in.**
LEGO Club - September 2024
Saturday, September 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmAges 5-12 Join us each month for a new LEGO free build. The LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! **Registration is required and has begun. Please call 716-773-7124 or stop in.**
Discard Book Sale - September 2024
Friday, September 20, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pmSaturday, September 21, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Presented by Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library. BOTH DAYS: $2 per bag (bags provided) BOTH DAYS: Bake Sale, cash only Bake Sale proceeds benefit the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden Book Sale proceeds benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.
Library Book Club - September 2024
Tuesday, September 10 - Becoming by Michelle Obama.Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Technology Trainer - August 2024
Friday, August 2nd between 11:00 am and 5:00 pmSaturday, September 7th between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Files and Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics. Free and open to Library Patrons age 17 & above. To register for your free 45-minute session please call 716-773-7124 For more computer training and other events visit www.BuffaloLib.org.
Library Book Club - August 2024
Tuesday, August 13 - Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
PETTING ZOO! - August 2024
Friday, August 16, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm All Ages.This is the official event page for Grand Island's End of Summer party. Presented by WNY Tiny Petting Zoo, come pet adorable animals and learn more about these fuzzy friends! Registration is *not* required.
Local Author - Stephen Eoannou - August 2024
Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 pm - 7:30 - pm.A one-hour talk on his latest title, Yesteryear. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.**
Earth Spirit: Animal Detectives - August 2024
Tuesday, August 6 at 1:00 pm.Join us for an hands-on nature program with a theme of local wildlife, focused on mammals, track ID and being a "nature detective". **Registration is required and begins June 26.**
Anime/Manga Drawing Workshop - August 2024
Wednesday, August 7, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Ages 9 to 17.Interested in learning how to draw Manga? You won't want to miss these workshops! Draw along with award-winning cartoonist and picture book illustrator, Tom Paul Fox **Registration is required and begins July 1.** Please call 716-773-7124.
Dino Bone Painting - August 2024
Friday, August 9, 1:00 pm, Ages 5-12.Create your very own dinosaur skeleton paintings! Projects are designed to look like prehistoric fossils discovered by paleontologists. In addition to making art, kids will also learn about fossils, extinction, and the prehistoric earth. **Registration is required and begins July 3.** Please call 716-773-7124.
Bubble Blast - August 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 1:00 pm, Ages 5-12.Presented by the Buffalo Museum of Science. Explore the science of soap! Kids will witness exciting experiments that set the stage for bubble science. **Registration is required and begins July 12.** Please call 716-773-7124.
Miss Melissa's Sprouts - July 2024
Friday, July 26 at 10:00 am.Join Miss Melissa in helping your little one learn & grow through music. **Registration is required and begins June 25** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Read to a Dog - July 2024
Monday, July 22, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.Open to all ages. 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 and begins June 24.** Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Barb's Book Buddies Campout - July 2024
Friday, July 19 at 3:00 pm.In this unique story time program, Barb's Book Buddies will bring a camping experience to the library! Bringing a real camper, kids will be able to huddle around the "campfire" and explore nature together through books! **Registration is required and begins June 14** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
LEGO Club - July 2024
Monday, July 15 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.Ages 5-12 Join us for a LEGO Free Build. LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! **Registration is required and begins June 17.** Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Erie County Mental Health First Aid - July 2024
Friday, July 12 and July 19, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm.**Must attend both days to receive certificate** For adults interacting with other adults The Mental Health First Aid for Adults Interacting with Other Adults training teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults 18 and over, how to offer and provide help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care. **Registration is required. Please call the Library at 716-773-7124**
Storybook Cook Presents: Teen Chopped - July 2024
Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm.The Storybook Cook is back with a fun, competitive take on the hit show "Chopped". Teens will make creations out of random ingredients to battle to be the winner. **Registration is required and begins June 13** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Buffalo Zoomobile World Safari - July 2024
Monday, July 8 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.All ages. The Buffalo Zoomobile will be presenting animals & materials from different countries around the world! **Registration is required and begins June 10** Please call 716-773-7124 or stop in.
GI Memorial Library Book Club - July 2024
Tuesday, July 9 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Thrill & Chill Ice Cream Social - July 2024
Monday, July 8 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.Mix and mingle with staff & creatures of the Buffalo Zoo and learn more about the Wild Safari animals and materials up close and personal! Then, have an ice cream & cool down at our Ice Cream Social, provided by the Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library. All ages. Registration is *not* required.
Understanding Medicare 101 - July 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.Presenter: Jason Myers, owner of JBM Health & Wealth Consulting, LLC Medicare is confusing! What are parts A, B, C & D? When do I have to enroll? What will I pay? What is a Medicare Advantage Plan? What is a Medicare Supplement Plan? What about late enrollment penalties, Extra Help, EPIC or Medicare Savings Programs? What kind of plans might work best for me? This class will help people understand how the federal Medicare program works and provide a general overview of the variety of Medicare insurance options available to beneficiaries. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.**
Itty Bitty Storytime - July 2024
Thursday, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 from 10:00 am - 10:30 am.Ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler story time filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! **Registration is required and begins June 12** Stop in or call 773-7124 to register. **Please register for each session separately**
Preschool Storytime - July 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 from 10:00 am - 10:45 am.Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! Ages 3 to 5 with or without a caregiver. **Registration is required and begins June 12.** Stop in or call 773-7124 to register. **Please register for each date separately**
Fitness in the Park - June 2024
June 3 - August 31 (No classes July 4).Fitness in the Park Yoga & Zumba. Independent Health and YMCA 2024 FITNESS IN THE PARKS. 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.
Local Author Event - June 2024
Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 pm.Sophie Hodorwicz Knab. Come and join us for a one hour presentation on her latest title: Spirit of Place. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Battle of the Books - June 2024
Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 pm - Battle Informational Meeting (update: will be via Zoom).Are you going into 6th - 9th grade? Do you love books and trivia? Join Grand Island's Battle of the Books team this summer! More info and sign ups at the front desk.
Side Dishes For All Occaisions - June 2024
Thursday, June 20, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.Join us for a fun and informative adult cooking class featuring The Storybook Cook, Liz Bauld! **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.**
Friends of the Library - June 2024
Local author Matt Bindig.
Accepting the plaque from Library Director Bridgette Heintz is Dr. Bommaraju’s granddaughter Priya, his wife Savithri and family friend Laurie Koschuk.
The Friends of Grand Island Memorial Library featured local author Matt Bindig as the guest speaker at their recent annual meeting. He talked about his newly published book "Far From the Twisted Reach" and inscribed copies for attendees.Elected to two-year terms on the Friends Board were Jill Banaszak – Vice-President, Joyce Thornton – Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Vizzi – Treasurer, and Board Members Phyllis Galie, Richard Smyth and Jan Yardley. The Volunteer of the Year was awarded posthumously to Dr. Tilak Bommaraju for his many years of unselfish and devoted service to the Friends. The Friends are once again sponsoring prizes for children, teens and adults for the Summer Reading Program that kicks off at the library on July 8. A Discard Book Sale is scheduled for September and a Donated Book Sale will be held in November. Membership applications to join the Friends are available at the library.
Chinese Mah Jongg Basics - June 2024
Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm.Instructor: John Chin Learn the basics of traditional Chinese Mah Jongg including set up, play and strategies. Differences between Chinese and American Mah Jongg will be covered. Sets will be available for hands-on learning during class. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Book Club - June 2024
Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information. Tuesday, June 11 - Sea Wolf by Jack London.
Book a Tech Trainer - June 2024
Wednesday, June 12 between 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.Register for a 45 - minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Files and Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124** Free and Open to Library Patrons age 17 & above. For more computer training and other events visit www.BuffaloLib.org.
Buying Tech - May 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLooking to purchase new technology for your home (tablet, computer, laptop, smart tv, etc) and not sure where to start? Sign up for this class to pick up tips on the following:
What to know before buying.
Tech specifications to know.
Actual buying process.
Post buying experience.
Helpful to have, but not required for this class: Basic computer knowledge. Basic technology knowledge.
**Registration is required. Please speak with a staff member or call 716-773-7124 to register.** Free and Open to Library Patrons age 17 & above. For more computer training and other events visit www.BuffaloLib.org.
Watercolor Irises - May 2024
Thursday, May 30, 6:00 pm. **Ages 18 - Adult**Instructor: Adele Upton. Learn an easy watercolor technique to complete a beautiful iris flower painting that can be used to make original cards, bookmarks or frameable paintings. No previous watercolor experience is necessary and all levels of artists are welcome. All materials and instructions will be provided. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.**
Friends of the Library Election - May 2024
The Nominating Committee of the Friends of Grand Island Memorial Library (Charlotte Senulis and Marie Volpe) are pleased to present the following slate for the 2024 election to be held at the Friends Annual Meeting at 6pm on Thursday, May 15 in the meeting room at the Library, 1715 Bedell Road. Terms to expire May 2026.Vice-President Jill Banaszak
Corresponding Secretary Joyce Thornton
Treasurer Nancy Vizzi
3 Board Members: Phyllis Galie (Book Sale Volunteer Coordinator), Richard Smyth and Jan Yardley (Membership Chairperson).
Erie County Mental Health First Aid - May 2024
Saturday, May 11 and May 18, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm** Current members: bring your card for admittance.For adults interacting with other adults. The Mental Health First Aid for Adults Interacting with Other Adults training teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults 18 and over, how to offer and provide help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124. **Must attend both days to receive certificate.
Library Book Club - May 2024
Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information. Tuesday, May 14 - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.LEGO CLUB - May 2024
Saturday, May 4, 1:00 pm.Join us each month for a new LEGO Free Build. The LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! Registration is required and has begun. Please call 716-773-7124.
My House is Giving Me a Vibe - May 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Specialist, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Learn how to research your house's history to explore its potential for paranormal provoking events. This class will use the Central Library in a case study which will show how the library's property history correlates with its ongoing paranormal phenomena. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Read to a Dog - May 2024
Saturday, May 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.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! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! **Registration is required and has begun.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Book a Technology Trainer - April 2024
Saturday, April 27 between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Files and Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics. Free and open to library patrons age 17 & above. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.** For more computer training and other events visit www.BuffaloLib.org.
Cooking Demo - April 2024
Saturday, April 27, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.COOKING DEMO: JUST SAY YES TO FRUITS & VEGETABLES. This free program features a live recipe demonstration and group discussion. Participants will also receive a small cooking-related gift. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124. Presented by FeedMoreWNY.
Friends of the Library Donated Book Sale - April 2024
Thursday April 18th 5:00-8:00 pm - Friends of the Library Members Night; Individual Friends memberships will be available at the door for $5.00. Current members: bring your card for admittance.Friday, April 19th 10:00 am-5:00 pm - General Sale - items priced as marked.
Saturday, April 20th 10:00 am-3:00 pm - Bag Sale: fill a bag for $5.00. Bags will be provided.
All Three Days: Bake Sale (cash only). While supplies last. Bake Sale proceeds benefit the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden. Book Sale proceeds to benefit the Grand Island Memorial Library.
American Mah Jongg Basics - April 2024
Wednesday, April 24th, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmInstructor: Anna Vaccaro. Learn the basics of American Mah Jongg including set up, play and strategies. Learn the new 2024 Mah Jongg card. Sets will be available for use during the class. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Cooking Demo: Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables - April 2024
Saturday, April 27, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.This free program features a live recipe demonstration and group discussion. Participants will also receive a small cooking-related gift. Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124. Presented by FeedMoreWNY.
Elder Law Info - April 2024
Saturday, April 13, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.Center for Elder Law & Justice Financial Management Assistace Program Information session. Now Seeking Volunteers! Help make a difference in your community, and help your neighbors stay in their homes! Volunteers are needed to help at-risk older adults. Help older adults with: Planning a budget or paying bills; Balancing their checkbook; Working with creditors; Filling out insurance forms; Connecting with life-changing resources. For More Information Contact: 800-316-5103 or visit budgethelp@elderjusticeny.org.
Book Club - April 2024
Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
April 9, 2024 - Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut
Pre School Storytime - April 2024
Wednesdays, April 3, 10*, 24, May 1, from 10:00 am - 10:45 am *There is no class on April 17.Ages 3-5 with or without a caregiver Join Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! **Registration is required and begins March 6.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Itty Bitty Storytime - April 2024
Thursdays, April 4, 11*, 25, May 2 from 10:00 am - 10:30 am *There is no class on April 18.Ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler story time filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! **Registration is required and begins March 6.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Local Author Event: Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Founder Rick Falkowski - April 2024
Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 pmA one hour presentation from his latest released title: "The Spirit of Buffalo Women" Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.
Witnessing Wonder: Exploring the Solar Eclipse For Kids - March 2024
Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 pm, Ages 5-12 Join Penn Dixie as we share in the excitement of this rare celestial event! Explore the different types of eclipses, what it means to be in the path of totality, and how to safely view this memorable occasion. **Registration is required and begins February 23.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.Mobile Dome Planetarium - Eclipse Edition - March 2024
Saturday, March 30, Session #1 - 12:30 pm, Grades K-3 (ages 5-8); Session #2 - 2:00 pm, Grades 4-6 (ages 9-12).Explore the night sky & learn about the total solar eclipse in this unique travelling planetarium! Please pay attention to the age limits for each session, as the programs are specifically tailored for each group. **Registration is required and begins February 29.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Science of the Eclipse - April 2024
Thursday, April 4, 4:00 pm, Ages 8 & upPresented by the Buffalo Museum of Science, this program will discuss the science of eclipses, what we might observe during the entire event on April 8th and how to have a safe experience. There will also be a Q&A session at the end. **Registration is required and begins March 5.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Local Author Talk - March 2024
Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00 pm, Open to all agesThe Haunting of Idora Park: A Dead Park Tale by Rose Ann Hirsch A thrilling mystery unfolds in this Middle-Grade Novel. A ghost; an abandoned amusement park; phantom roller coaster trains running at twilight; stolen carousel horses; a deceitful park owner; a thirteen-year-old girl determined to find proof that her mother didn't commit a crime; it's all one exciting roller coaster ride! Books for sale at the event. www.roseannhirsch.com.
Technology Trainer - March 2024
Tuesday, March 19 between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pmTuesday, April 16 between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 27 between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Files and Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics. Free and open to library patrons age 17 & above. **Registration is required. Please call 716-773-7124.** For more computer training and other events visit www.BuffaloLib.org.
Solar Eclipse Info - April 2024
Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 pm.Are you interested in learning all about the upcoming total solar eclipse? Join Penn Dixie for Witnessing Wonder: Exploring the Total Solar Eclipse and share in the excitement of this rare celestial event! Explore the different types of eclipses, what it means to be in the path of totality, and how to safely view this memorable occasion. **Registration is required and begins February 23.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Backyard Wild Life - March 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLearn tricks to encourage wildlife into your backyard! Explore the do's and don'ts, the best backyard wildlife to attract, and why these critters are so important to have around. Presented by Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry **No registration required**
Book Club - March 2024
Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information. March 12, 2024 - Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson.
Friends Board Meeting - March 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 pmThe next meeting of the Friends of GIML Board will be Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00 pm in the library meeting room.
Reading Garden Meeting - March 2024
Thursday, March 7, 5:00 pmThe next meeting of the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden Committee will be Thursday, March 7th at 5:00 pm in the library meeting room.
LEGO Club - March 2024
Saturday, March 2, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmJoin us each month for a new LEGO Free Build. The LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! **Registration is required and begins February 3.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Read to a Dog - March 2024
Saturday, March 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPick 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! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! **Registration is required and begins February 10.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
Pint Size Playgroup - February 2024
Saturday, February 24, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Ages 0-5Young 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! **Registration is required and has begun.**
Art Raffle! - February 2024
February 1 - March 23Enter to win one of SIX amazing ART raffle baskets! Tickets are $1 and the raffle is open to all ages. All proceeds go to the Richard Earne Memorial Reading Garden.
Take Your Child to Library Day - February 2024
Saturday, February 3Join us for a special scavenger hunt, activity pages, stickers, and more! All day event - while supplies last. Registration is **not** required.
Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad - February 2024
Saturday, February 10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmPresenter Lillie Wiley-Upshaw will expand our understanding of the Resistance Movement against slavery and the pivotal role members of the Buffalo community had in that struggle through the Underground Railroad. All ages. Registration is *not* required.
African Drum Workshop - February 2024
Saturday, February 17, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmAges 6 & up. Taught by a drummer Teaching Artist from the African American Cultural Center's Dance & Drum Performance Company, participants will learn the fundamentals of traditional West African drumming, basic African drumming techniques, and its connection to modern music. **Registration is required and begins January 17.** Please call 716-773-7124.
Itty Bitty Storytime - February 2024
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 10:30 am, February 8, 15, 22, 29, Ages 0 - 2 with a caregiverJoin Miss Carly for a baby & toddler story time filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! **Registration is required and begins January 10.** Please call 716-773-7124.
Traveling Zoo - February 2024
Tuesday, February 20, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, All agesJoin REPCO Wildlife for an engaging, educational, and interactive "Traveling Zoo" experience! Featuring reptiles from around the world, get a chance to see, touch, and get pictures with exciting animals such as lizards, snakes, and turtles. **Registration is required and begins January 23.** Please call 716-773-7124.
PreSchool Storytime - February 2024
February 7*, 14, 21, 28, Wednesdays, 10:00 am -10:45 am, Ages 3 - 5 with or without a caregiverJoin Miss Carly for stories, music, dancing, crafts and MORE! *Special appearance by Curious George at the February 7 session **Registration is required and begins January 10.** Please call 716-773-7124.
Read to a Dog - February 2024
Saturday, February 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPick 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! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! **Registration begins November 18.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
LEGO Club - February 2024
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 1:00 pmJoin us each month for a new LEGO Free Build. The LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! Registration is required and has begun. Please call 716-773-7124.
Library Book Club - January 2024
February 13, 2024 - Orphans & Inmates by Rosanne HigginsGrand Island Memorial Library Book Club meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Pint Size Playgroup - January 2024
Saturday, January 27, from 10:00 am - 11:30 amYoung 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 caregiver. **Registration is required and begins December 27.** Stop in or call 716-773-7124 to register.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting - January 2024
Thursday, January 4th at 4:30pm In the library meeting room.The next regular meeting of the Grand Island Memorial Library Board of Trustees will be held Thursday, January 4th at 4:30pm In the library meeting room.
Library Book Club - January 2024
January 9, 2024 - Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa SeeGrand Island Memorial Library Book Club meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Physical copies of the books will be available to borrow. Call the library at 716-773-7124 for more information.
Read to a Dog - January 2024
Saturday, January 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmPick 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! Sign up for your personal 20 minute reading session! **Registration begins November 18.** Please call 716-773-7124 to register.
LEGO Club - January 2024
Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 1:00 pmJoin us each month for a new LEGO Free Build. The LEGOs are provided. Just bring your imagination! Registration is required and has begun. Please call 716-773-7124.
MEET ZELDA! - January 2024
Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, All agesMeet Zelda, Buffalo Audubon's non-releasable Eastern Screech-Owl ambassador! See her up close, hear her story of how she came to Buffalo Audubon, and learn about the "superpowers" owls have to survive and hunt in a nocturnal world. Presented by the Buffalo Audubon Society. Registration is *not* required.
