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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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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Published on January 25, 2023.

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant or toddler and record each book in your log. The goal is to ...

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Friends of the Library FeBREWary event!

Published on January 25, 2023.

February 17th! Tickets are available now at Olean Public Library front desk or at Eventbrite!

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New Year’s Brown Bag Book Club Selections!

Published on December 16, 2022.

A Whole Year's work of Brown Bag Book Club goodness!!

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Convenient links to your favorite resources

Published on October 19, 2022.

Also in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen!!

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How to Calm Your Mind

The Survivor

Upcoming Programs

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February

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Olean Teen Advisory Board (OTAB)

The Olean Teen Advisory Board will be planning programs ...

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February

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Reading Can Be Ruff

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

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07

February

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Investigation Stations

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

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February

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Stories and More

Program for children ages 1 to 3.  With an ...

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08

February

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Reading Can Be Ruff

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

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08

February

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Investigation Stations

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

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08

February

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Teen D&D A-Team

Teen AD&D group: must be registered. No experience Necessary.  ...

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09

February

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stories and Stretches

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

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  Meet Libby.
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  Ancestry Library Edition
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  New York Heritage

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