Friends of the Olean Library, Inc.

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Friends of the Library is a non-profit group of citizens who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community, and who work to promote and assist the library.

06/06/2026

The Friends of the Olean Library's large used book sale has been extended, with new items being added daily, including children's books, adult fiction and nonfiction, DVDs, Blu-rays, VHS tapes, music CDs, and audiobooks.

For just $5, shoppers can purchase a reusable blue grocery bag and fill it with as many items as they can fit. The sale is taking place at the Olean Public Library, 134 N. 2nd Street, with all proceeds supporting library programs and services.

Volunteers continue to sort and restock donations, making each visit a new experience. Stop by and take advantage of this popular community fundraiser while the large flash sale remains ongoing until further notice.

🍷 Help Us Connect with Great Wineries! 📚The Friends of the Olean Library are preparing for our annual Read Between the W...
06/05/2026

🍷 Help Us Connect with Great Wineries! 📚

The Friends of the Olean Library are preparing for our annual Read Between the Wines fundraiser this August, and we're looking for winery partners.

Do you have a favorite winery? Know someone who works at one? We'd love an introduction!

We're seeking wineries interested in:
• Donating wine.
• Setting up a tasting at the event.
• Sponsoring the event.
• Providing raffle or auction items.

Every partnership helps support programs, services, and resources at the Olean Public Library.

Tag your favorite wineries in the comments or send us a message with contact information. Thank you for helping us make this year's Read Between the Wines our best yet!

Save the Date
06/04/2026

Save the Date

đź“š Reminder! The Friends of the Olean Library Annual Open Meeting is Monday at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come learn abou...
06/03/2026

đź“š Reminder! The Friends of the Olean Library Annual Open Meeting is Monday at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come learn about what we do and how you can support the library. See you there!

Donate and Become a Member!To submit your membership contribution via PayPal, click the link below.Donate with PayPalhtt...
06/02/2026

Donate and Become a Member!
To submit your membership contribution via PayPal, click the link below.

Donate with PayPal
https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=aSliJeD_lgM6UMFjkBxWpx2IOqh3X2Mb8NSep6sNgMJo3bhKdqkyqjDBJega-B_qPEVli3ZRMQSKlqwQ

Select “Add special instructions to the seller” on the payment page to tell us how to use your donation. To send a contribution via mail, include your name, address and phone number along with your check payable to Friends of the Library of Olean, Inc. to:

Friends of the Library
c/o Olean Public Library
134 N 2nd St
Olean NY 14760-2583

Summer is on the WAY.......And if you're looking for something to do other than just visiting the library, here are some...
06/01/2026

Summer is on the WAY.......And if you're looking for something to do other than just visiting the library, here are some low cost options.

Day Adventure Passes
Each library has passes your family can checkout to discover local attractions. These passes are meant to be used once by families to discover some of the great museums and similar organizations! Check with any library staff to see what passes are available and any guidelines for the organization. Use your library card to check a Day Pass out today and see what you will discover next!

Day Adventure Pass Guidelines
Check out a Day Adventure Pass from a CCLS member library for free or reduced-price admission to local partner organizations.

About the Day Adventure Pass
Use of the Day Adventure Pass is intended to serve as an introduction to each destination.
The passes are not intended for repeated use by the same individual or family.

Library patrons are encouraged to purchase personal memberships to cultural destinations if they are interested in frequent use.

Each pass provides free admission to the destination—some restrictions may apply.

Borrowing rules
Borrowers must be 18 or older, a current CCLS library cardholder in good standing, and provide valid identification or library card at check-out.

The loan period for the pass is seven calendar days (no renewal allowed).

Patrons must return the pass to the checkout library no later than 11:59 p.m. on the seventh day. The pass must be returned to the outdoor book drop if the library is closed. The pass must be returned to the circulation desk if the library is open.

Patrons must take these passes out on their own library card only.

Patrons may check out only one pass at a time.

Available Passes
Buffalo Museum of Science – Free general Museum admission, one-time visits, good for up to two adults and two children.

Buffalo Zoo – Allows for the admittance of up to two paying adults and two free youth

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame – Admittance of up to four persons – adult and/or child

Erie Zoo – A waiver of a child 12 and under admission fee with the purchase of one adult pass

Fenton History Center – Admittance of up to four persons – adult and/or child

Griffis Sculpture Park – A waiver of a child under 12 admission fee with the purchase of 1 adult admission (currently $5)

National Comedy Center and Lucy Desi Museum (one pass for same-day entry) – Admittance of up to two persons – adult and/or child. Library card must be present with the pass

Robert H. Jackson Center – Admittance of up to four persons – adult and/or child

Roger Tory Peterson Institution – Admittance of up to four persons – adult and/or child

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum – Admittance of up to four persons – adult and/or child

Theodore Roosevelt’s Inaugural Site – Admittance of two paying individuals and two free individuals. Pass does not cover any separate programming or vendors.

The Friends of the Olean Library continue to see strong community interest as their extended large used book sale remain...
05/30/2026

The Friends of the Olean Library continue to see strong community interest as their extended large used book sale remains open through June 13th, offering an ever-growing selection of materials for local shoppers.

In addition to shelves filled with children’s books, organizers report that an entire cart of DVDs and other non-book items like adult audiobooks has been added to the sale. The expanded collection includes fiction and nonfiction titles, family-friendly films, Blu-rays, VHS tapes, and music CDs, ensuring a wide range of options for readers and collectors of all ages.

Volunteers are actively sorting and restocking materials to keep the sale fresh and accessible throughout its run. The steady influx of items highlights ongoing support and the continued success of the fundraising effort.

The sale is being held at the Olean Public Library, at 134 North 2nd Street, where shoppers can purchase a reusable blue grocery bag for $5 and fill it with as many items as they can fit. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Olean Library, supporting library programs, services, and resources that directly serve the community.

Residents are encouraged to stop in before June 13th to browse the expanded selection and take part in one of the Friend’s most popular community fundraisers.

We hope everyone in the community enjoys these beautiful flowers donated by the Friends of the Olean Public Library.A sp...
05/28/2026

We hope everyone in the community enjoys these beautiful flowers donated by the Friends of the Olean Public Library.

A special THANK YOU to Library Board President Lanna Waterman for planting the flowers. The gorgeous blooms are from Stayer’s Greenhouse — and, like the Friends, Lanna is always proud to support LOCAL businesses!

Lanna is truly a special person who generously gives her time, energy, and creativity to support so many different aspects of our community. The library — and Olean as a whole — is better because of her dedication and kindness.

Thank you, Lanna, for all that you do!

Address

134 N. 2nd Street
Olean, NY
14760

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17163720200

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