Old Library Motor Coach Tours

THE EVENT OF THE SEASON
THE OL’ LIBRARY COUNTRY WESTERN HOE DOWN
YEE-HAH! Put on your chaps and polish up your spurs for the “ One Day Only” annual event. Your bus group will be corralled at Olean’s Gargoyle park. There’ll be acres of fun, food and entertainment. This annual event is offered only once a year on the 4th Wednesday of June. Click here for the low down...

YOU BE THE CHEF *NEW*
Do you sit at home watching those cooking shows with Julia Childs and Emeril Lagasse and say I wish I could do that? …
Well, at the Old Library restaurant now you can. Start your lesson with master instructions from our very own chef, Joe Marra and a representative from Cutco Cutlery. You will learn garnishing tricks, timesaving meat preparation and entertaining surprises all made with the tools that Cutco makes.
Your group will then be given hands on time to practice your new found talents and ask any questions you may have. After that, your group will enjoy a delicious meal including many items you helped create.
After your cooking class, its off to Cutco Cutlery’s Visitor Center. Here you will tour their facility and learn about the company history, product innovations and be able to browse their retail shop.
It’s a tour that will make you feel like a chef for a day!!

HISTORICAL TREASURES IN THE OLD LIBRARY ATTIC *NEW*
Its time to clean out your own attic and carry your trash or treasure to the Old Library Restaurant for a unique “antique adventure”.
Upon arrival with your treasures in tact, you will be greeted by our knowledgeable staff who will fill your mind with the history of the Old Library Restaurant. Meander through the restaurant enjoying the antiques and architectural beauty of yesteryears!
Your group will then be welcomed by our local antique dealer who will appraise your “antique”. This can either be a small piece you can carry or a clear photo of a larger item. You will then discover how old that precious family heirloom is and what it is worth (Nothing?!? Or $$$$).
Your group will then be treated to a “priceless” meal before returning home with your valuables to cherish!! Your group will also be given ample time to visit the quaint shops that line Dowtown Olean or you make take a self guided tour of the historic buildings of North Union Street (Information maps provided)

MARDI GRAS- New Orleans Style!! *NEW*
Welcome to the OLR as we celebrate Mardi Gras with our own version of New Orlean’s largest celebration.
Start the party with unlimited “Mardi Gras Madness Punch”. For those of you less adventurous, coffee, tea and Carnival Root Beer will be served. Hurricanes and other alcoholic drinks will be available for additional charges.
The parade starts as you depart the bus and our staff greets you with the famous beads, masks and doubloons. The fun starts as our Mardi Gras Entertainment takes the floor!!

While being entertained your meal starts with:

Seafood gumbo and “Festival” salad served tableside.

To make you feel like your in the French Quarter, a full 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 tastebuds.

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, keep us in mind for Dingus Day celebration the Monday following Easter. Ask events coordinator for details.

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 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 Montery Jack cheese served with potato & fresh steamed vegetables.

Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast with cornbread stuffing, served with potato and fresh steamed vegetable.

Shrimp Scaloppini sautéed shrimp on a bed of fresh spinach covered with a rich creamy wine sauce, served with angle 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 Tastebuds With One Of Their Fabulous Creations!

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-Meal but save room for dessert:

A full choclate 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 the 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.

IRISH THEME
Everyone gather up your “Shamrocks” and put on the “Green”.

Enjoy a wonderful traditional Irish Buffet.
Starts with chef salad served to you 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. Certainly a trip to remember.
Available only the week of St. Patrick’s Day in March.

OKTOBERFEST!!!!!!!!!!!
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, fantasy & freebies. 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

Then a little more music and the fun continues, with the act of Van Maine. You’ll dance, you’ll eat, you’ll laugh! And to top off your day, door prizes will be awarded to your group. This fun-filled day is offered only for a select time.
Make your reservations soon, for the week of Columbus Day in October.

HAWAIIAN LUAU
Come and experience our elaborate Hawaiian Buffet any time of the year.
This is a true luau feast which includes:

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.