Bus Tours

A ONE DAY TRIP To CHOCOLATE  EXTRAVAGANZA
What’s Everyone’s Childhood Dream?

To be let loose in a candy shop of course!
Well, The Old Library Restaurant will go one step better, we are prepared to set you loose in our own mini chocolate factory!
Enjoy A Fabulous Buffet or Sit-Down Meal but save room for dessert: A full chocolate dessert buffet of “7” fabulous desserts. While enjoying your fabulous sweets view the most famous of all chocolate factories where Lucy & Ethel worked and the history of chocolate on our room surrounding monitors.
Perfect anytime of year. Great add on to this trip is a stop at the Lucille ball & Desi Arnez Museum in Jamestown, NY Lucy’s Birthplace.
Mmm, mmm, mmm! Smell the chocolate bubbling in our giant copper boiler. Savor that aroma. Enjoy our chocolate dipped succulent strawberries, mellow bananas, and tangy- sweet pineapple, just to name a few. Even operate our chocolate coater dipping pretzels, marshmallows and Oreo cookies!!
You’ll see how we make our original chocolates, including our own, “Taste of Olean” candy bar. You’ll paint your own molds and make your own chocolates too! Take home your very own handmade treats. Perfect any time of year (Especially Easter!)


DON’T FORGET ABOUT PROGRESSIVE BUS TRIPS
Your tour operator can arrange for your group to experience a number of area restaurants. This is a fun-filled day stopping at the different locations for each course of your meal.
You will enjoy the unique ambiance and delicacies at each stop.
The Old Library Restaurant will offer such entrees as:
• Beef Tenderloin Tips with mushrooms and onions with savory demiglaze over rice
• Chicken Monterey (Grilled boneless chicken breast with fresh cilantro tomato sauce and Monterey Jack cheese served with potato & fresh steamed vegetables.
• Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast with cornbread stuffing, served w/potato and fresh steamed vegetable.
• Shrimp Scaloppini, sautéed shrimp on a bed of fresh spinach covered with a rich creamy wine sauce, served with Angel hair pasta, tossed with parmesan cheese.
Priced Upon Menu Selection
If You Prefer, A Budget Can Be Set By You. Then Let Our Chefs Tease
Your Taste buds With One Of Their Fabulous Creations!


The Old Library’s MARDI GRAS
NEW ORLEANS STYLE !

The parade starts as you depart the bus and our staff greets you with the famous beads, masks and doubloons. You will soon be offered Hurricane and other alcoholic drinks on a cash bar basis. Next, the Mardi Gras entertainment takes the floor. While being
entertained your meal starts with a seafood gumbo and “Fesitval” salad served tableside.
To make you feel like you’re in the French Quarters, Mardi Gras jazz buffet will be set up for your group to feast at. A variety of seafood, Cajun (light) and traditional foods will be provided to satisfy all taste buds. For dessert, Banana’s Foster cheesecake, and what Mardi Gras Party would not be complete without KING CAKES! Who’s got the baby?
Since Mardi Gras is the celebration before Easter, (but is available year ‘round) keep us in mind for Dingus Day celebration, the Monday following Easter. Ask events oordinator for details.


“HAWAIIAN LUAU”
Come and experience our elaborate Hawaiian Buffet any time of the year. This is a true luau feast which includes:
• Course #1: Cup of Bora Bora Soup
• Course #2: Sit down chef salad with sweet & sour Hawaiian dressing
• Course #3: Pineapple habachi with shrimp, pork & chicken served to each table
• Course #4: Buffet: Whole Suckling Pig, Bora Bora Soup, Baked Clams Kai, Pork Waikiki
• Course #5: Hawaiian pineapple fruit flan Specially priced exotic Hawaiian drinks  
Your Entertainment Includes:
Hawaiian Dancing, Music, Songs, Contests And Of Course, Prizes And A Free Lei For Everyone. This day trip is fun, entertaining and most of all a Hawaiian culinary feast to remember.
Available Year Round


IRISH THEME
Everyone gather up your “Shamrocks” and put on the “Green”. Enjoy a wonderful traditional Irish Buffet. Starts with Chef salad served to your table.
Buffet Items:
• Corned Beef
• Cabbage
• Potatoes
• Shells of Dublin
• Lucky Carrots
• Irish Stew
• Shepards Pie
Be entertained by authentic folklore Irish dancers then laugh the day away with music and comedy by our Irish comic.
Show Your Green. The person dressed in the most green will be awarded a prize! Certainly a trip to remember. Available only the week of St. Patrick’s Day in March.

OKTOBER FEST!
It’s Time To Jump On The Ompa Band Wagon

...heading for the spectacular foliage only seen in the Majestic Allegany Mountains. Nestled in radiant colors of the Foothills, the historical Old Library Restaurant welcomes you with open arms. An Oktoberfest to remember awaits you with fun, food, and fantasy!
The Fun begins with the musical talents of the Bearmeister Trio. You’ll want to polka the day away!
Our German chef will tantalize you with food...food...food!
~VUNDERFUL FOOD~
COURSE #1: Homemade Lentil Soup, served to your table
COURSE #2: Our Old Library Signature Chef Salad
COURSE #3: Buffet Items: Savory Sauerbraten, Tender Spaetzles, Knockwurst, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Old Fashion German Potato Pancakes, Fresh Sweet Succulent Fruit Wedges, Garden Fresh Veggies & Dip, Cottage Cheese & Jell-O Bakery Fresh Rolls
COURSE #4: For the Sweet Tooth - one of Joe’s fabulous desserts. Coffee & tea, served piping hot all day
Then a little more music and the fun continues with one of our New Comedy Acts. You’ll dance, you’ll eat, you’ll laugh! This fun-filled day is offered only for a select time. Make your reservations soon, for the week of Columbus Day in October.


The Old Library Restaurant
A National Historic Site - The Perfect Setting For A Great Day Trip!

- Customize Your Day -
The Old Library Restaurant will offer you any of the following to fit your needs and fill your day with good food and entertainment!
• Sunday Brunch Every Sunday • Red Hatter Groups Dinner Theatre • Comedy Nights • Christmas Luncheon • Customized Sit Down Luncheons & Dinners • Entertainment Packages Available
Call for Details and Latest Show Dates
LOCATION
The Old Library Restaurant & Inn is located in Western New York in the center of the City of Olean and within easy walking distance to historic downtown Olean.
Located within easy driving distance from many points of interest...
Holiday Valley Ski Resort ,Holimont Ski Resort, Ellicottville, NY, Northern Lights Candle Factory ,Olean Point Museum, St. Bonaventure University, Seneca Allegany Casino, Cuba Cheese Shoppe, Rock City Park, Allegany River Trail, Pfeiffer’s Nature Center, Cutco Museum.

Optional ideas indude:
• ZippilCase Museum • Chautaqua Institute • ArcadelAttica Railmad • Gooseneck Water Fowl • Salainanca Rail Museum • Seneca froquois National Museum • Seneca Gaming • Allegany State Park • Corning Museum of Glass • Niagara Falls • Roger Tory Peterson Museum • Lucille Ball/Desi Arnez Museum • Summer Wind Boat Tour
• Fenton History Center • Jamestown Audubon Nature Center • Nannen Arboretum
• Giiffls Sculpture Park • Something Different Herb & Gift Center