Olean Public Library

06/01/2026

Join the library at the 2026 Total Senior Care (TSC) Health & Wellness Fair!
Lots of freebies from many agencies and spin the library's prize wheel!
Monday June 1, 10-2pm

This free, family-friendly event will bring together a wide range of local organizations and vendors offering valuable resources, health information, and wellness services. Attendees can explore booths featuring everything from nutrition and fitness to caregiving support and community programs.
We’re proud to host a ConnectLife Blood Drive, giving attendees the opportunity to make a life-saving impact right here in our community.

05/31/2026

Hey Dino lovers!

Finally a program all about dinosaurs for us adult Dino-fans!

Join Archeologist Paleo Joe for his most popular Dinosaur Program

Dinosaur CSI with PaleoJoe

June 11th at 6pm!

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Join the Race Unity Circle Book Club for a Special Movie Event!

Experience a landmark of American cinema at the Olean Public Library this summer. The Race Unity Circle Book Club is pivoting from books to big-screen drama for their June and July meetings, featuring the groundbreaking 1967 film: "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner".Starring the iconic trio of Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, and Katharine Hepburn, this powerful comedy-drama explores love, prejudice, and in*******al marriage. Witness the story of a young woman who brings her accomplished Black fiancé home to meet her surprised, liberal parents, forcing everyone to confront their own biases.

Viewing in two parts.
When: June 17th and July 15th
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Olean Public Library Gallery
Admission: Free & Open to the Public!

Enjoy a screening of this timeless film followed by refreshments and engaging group discussion. Whether you are seeing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, all are welcome. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, watch, and discuss!

05/29/2026

**Registration begins June 1st!**

Kids & Clay Workshop is back this summer, Monday June 15th, for 2 sessions: one at 3:30pm & one at 6:00pm.

Kids ages 7-12 will learn how to take raw clay, form it and make it into something really cool. Registration is required, as we can only accommodate 10 kids per session. Registration begins June 1st.

This class will be taught by local artisan Tara Dedrick. Each class will be approximately an hour and a half long and one complete project will be created in each class. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist.
Registration is required. We can only accommodate 10 kids per session.
Registration for both sessions begins June 1st.

05/29/2026

** Disclaimer: There is registration for Henna Annie but not the Sneak Peek into Adult Summer Reading**

Do you love Adult Summer reading as much as we do? Come to our summer reading sneak peek with two pop in crafts, Henna Annie, and sign up for summer reading! Eek! So much to do!

There is NO registration required for the Sneak Peek into Adult Summer Reading BUT we do ask that you register for Henna Annie as she only has limited time!

You MUST be an adult (18 years and older) to attend the Sneak Peek into Adult Summer Reading!!!!

The two crafts will be canvas bags and/or a DINOSAUR eye breakthrough canvas craft.

05/28/2026

Hey Dads! This one is for you! Join our stylists while you get to hang out with your buds enjoying snacks and also learning a skill to perfect your "dadding" skills!

Thank you so much NY Style Salon & Spa for donating your time and supplies to this amazing program!

We are also so appreciative to Jessica Gates from Caboces for lending mannequins!

This program is free to registered patrons. To register you must call the library at 716-372-0200 on June 1st during open hours.

Books & Braids