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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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2023 Annual Report to the Community

2023 Annual Report to the Community

Published on April 8, 2024.

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In the Gallery: Nature Photography by Jim Cook

In the Gallery: Nature Photography by Jim Cook

Published on April 1, 2024.

Jim Cook, of McKean County, will be exhibiting his nature photography this month. Gallery Reception Monday April 1st at 6:30 pm
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Olean Public Library Trustee Election & 2025 Budget Vote

Olean Public Library Trustee Election & 2025 Budget Vote

Published on March 19, 2024.

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Brown Bag Book Club to Meet April 15th

Brown Bag Book Club to Meet April 15th

Published on March 12, 2024.

To avoid conflicting with the Eclipse Brown Bag Book Club will Meet April 15th instead of April 8th! No change for March.
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Kanopy

Kanopy

Published on August 24, 2023.

Stream Movies with Kanopy with your Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System card number and PIN!
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OPL Newsletter & Events Calendar

OPL Newsletter & Events Calendar

Published on March 6, 2023.

NEW edition of the Olean Public Library Newsletter available online NOW!!
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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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New Year’s Brown Bag Book Club Selections!

New Year’s Brown Bag Book Club Selections!

Published on December 16, 2022.

A Whole Year's worth of Brown Bag Book Club goodness!!
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Cross Down
How to Calm Your Mind
Identity
The Survivor
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