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Library History

The “Olean Library Association” is established on March 25, 1871 by a small group of public-spirited citizens. Click here to learn more!

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Latest News

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OPL Trustee Election & 2024 Budget Vote

Published on March 28, 2023.

Public Budget Hearing 4/18 at 6pm. Vote 5/2 9am-8pm. Both at the Olean Public Library.

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2022 Annual Report to the Community

Published on March 20, 2023.

John Rybicki was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of three poet...

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New OPL Newsletter

Published on March 6, 2023.

NEW edition of the Olean Public Library Newsletter available online NOW!!

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John Rybicki Reading and Q&A

Published on March 6, 2023.

Rybicki will be at the library on March 29th at 7:00 pm for a poetry reading and Q&A session.

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Identity

How to Calm Your Mind

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The Survivor

The Five-Star Weekend

Upcoming Programs

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March

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Reading Can Be Ruff

Practice reading with our favorite therapy dogs. These guys ...

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28

March

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Investigation Stations

Kids 3 and up participate in directed group activities, ...

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28

March

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Adult Trivia Night

Bring your friends and family to play.  Anyone is ...

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29

March

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Reading Can Be Ruff

Practice reading with our favorite therapy dogs. These guys ...

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29

March

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Investigation Stations

Kids 3 and up participate in directed group activities, including ...

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29

March

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

John Rybicki Poetry Reading

Thanks to a grant procured by the staff at ...

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30

March

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stories and Stretches

Children ages 2 to 5. A fun movement-oriented program ...

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30

March

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Disability Sensitivity

Presented by Independent Living, Inc. This presentation will discuss the ...

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  CCLS Catalog

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