Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
Drop off the clothes you no longer want or need and give them a new life! Bring your gently used, fabulous, clean clothing and shoes between Oct 25-31 so we can set up in advance! All donations must be in great condition! No Need to bring items to shop we will have plenty!
The “414 Vote” for Library Funding is asking residents to approve increasing the Olive Free Library’s 2026 operating budget by $96,500 to $289,642.
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
Come play with the library’s Legos! Adults must accompany their children
Pauline Palkovic will teach us to mend our much loved items with decorative and visible stitching in this hands-on workshop.
Ulster County Office for the Aging is offering free individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library, during the 2025 Annual Open Enrollment period 10/15/2025 - 12/07/2025.
Call Office for the Aging early to make a one-on-one appointment with Peggy Eifler 845-340-3456.
Bring your red/white/blue Medicare card, list of prescriptions and income information.
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
Shokan Author Jennifer Krebs presents her new book, Stumbling Blocks, a 2nd Generation Holocaust Memoir. After the introduction to the book, Jennifer will invite neighbors to do a guided exercise and tell a story from their childhoods. All ages welcome.
Rescheduling for the Spring.
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Whether they’re playing heart-wrenching ballads or upbeat barn burners, Catskill Mountain String Band connects with audiences through passionate performances and an honest, timeless sound that blends elements of bluegrass, old-time fiddle music and a dash of classic country.
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
A spirited lecture presented by actor and local historian Frank Marquette.
Your evening will include a local whiskey tasting presented by Hudson House Distillery of West Park, New York.
Ulster County Career Center (UlsterWorks.com) invites you to attend hands-on, instructor-led sessions. FREE of charge!
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Ulster County Office for the Aging is offering free individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library, during the 2025 Annual Open Enrollment period 10/15/2025 - 12/07/2025.
Call Office for the Aging early to make a one-on-one appointment with Peggy Eifler 845-340-3456.
Bring your red/white/blue Medicare card, list of prescriptions and income information.
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
Join us for our Annual Holiday Gift Fair where you'll find unique gifts, a magical atmosphere, and a festive spirit to prepare you for all of your holiday shopping needs!
Arts - Crafts - Cookies - Local Vendors - Handmade Items
Food provided by Tetta’s Market!
Henry H. Sapoznik is a five-time Grammy-nominated producer/performer of over fifty recordings and author of the award-winning book Klezmer! Jewish Music from Old World to Our World.
The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City offers a new look at over a century of New York's history of Yiddish popular culture.
Culled from over five thousand Yiddish and English newspaper articles of the period, and thanks to new research from previously inaccessible materials, the book reveals fresh insights into the impossible-to-overstate influence of Yiddish culture on New York City.
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
See if beekeeping is right for you—no pressure, no sales. We’ll cover the essentials for starting well in the Hudson Valley and how to keep healthy bees over the long term. Whether you’re brand new or want a solid refresher, you’ll leave with clear next steps and local resources. This course is taught by Rob Overton of Hudson Valley Hives.
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
Kellie Stevens, founder of Gonzo Dog, www.gonzodogtraining.com is a multi-certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with over 15 years of professional experience helping dogs and their people build calmer, happier lives together through positive reinforcement and force-free training methods.
Come to the library to ask Kellie questions about puppyhood, reactivity, anxiety, aggression, better communication and more.
Please note: this session is for humans only — no dogs at this time. We will be talking about behaviors, theory and helpful adjustments, rather than traning.
Please email Kellie kellie@gonzodogtraining.com to make your appointment. Appointments will be one on one with Kellie for 15 minute increments.
FREE!
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
In fiction and in nonfiction, a rich setting has the ability to draw readers into the world of our story and help them see the world from characters' point of view. In this workshop, we will explore ways to create rich, immersive settings. Techniques will include looking at visual sources, zooming in on details, thinking about space, and using all five senses. We will focus on historical settings as a way to sharpen our eyes, ears and vocabulary, but the skills practiced in this workshop will be appropriate for stories in all time periods. Writers in all genres are welcome!
An 8 week series with Kathy Carey focused on: muscular strength, endurance & toning, flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health, bone density & joint health.
$6/per class. Credit or debit cards only please.
Learn about fly fishing and fly tying with Trout unlimited for free! All skill levels welcome.
Supplies are provided, but please bring what you have.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14 from 10am - 2pm
To sign up please call Tony Cocozza at 845-657-6044 or email flyfish@hvc.rr.com
Bring your lunch and beverages.
Join us for a FREE informational presentation led by the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub’s Lead Energy Advisor and Ulster County Energy Advisor, Mike Murphy from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Mike will lead a Save Energy, Save Dollars discussion focusing on energy efficiency and building science in our homes.
There will be a DIY demonstration, and each attendee will receive a FREE Energy Savings Kit
(DIY weatherization and energy efficiency materials--$80 retail value).
Learn about fly fishing and fly tying with Trout unlimited for free! All skill levels welcome.
Supplies are provided, but please bring what you have.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14 from 10am - 2pm
To sign up please call Tony Cocozza at 845-657-6044 or email flyfish@hvc.rr.com
Bring your lunch and beverages.
Learn about fly fishing and fly tying with Trout unlimited for free! All skill levels welcome.
Supplies are provided, but please bring what you have.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14 from 10am - 2pm
To sign up please call Tony Cocozza at 845-657-6044 or email flyfish@hvc.rr.com
Bring your lunch and beverages.
Join us for a relaxing hour, for adults & enthusiastic teens, learning how to turn pressed flowers into beautiful, framed works of art. You’ll arrange your own unique floral composition, & leave with a finished piece ready to display. All materials are provided — just bring your creativity and enjoy an hour of nature-inspired artistry!
Free! Spots are limited. Be sure to sign up.
Learn about fly fishing and fly tying with Trout unlimited for free! All skill levels welcome.
Supplies are provided, but please bring what you have.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14 from 10am - 2pm
To sign up please call Tony Cocozza at 845-657-6044 or email flyfish@hvc.rr.com
Bring your lunch and beverages.
Stressing out?
Join Creating Calm in Challenging Times with Christine Faucher-Kelley of Luminance Coaching at the Olive Free Library!
Experience simple tapping and meditation techniques to release stress, find balance, and reconnect with your inner luminance.
Free!
Learn about fly fishing and fly tying with Trout unlimited for free! All skill levels welcome.
Supplies are provided, but please bring what you have.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14 from 10am - 2pm
To sign up please call Tony Cocozza at 845-657-6044 or email flyfish@hvc.rr.com
Bring your lunch and beverages.
Learn about fly fishing and fly tying with Trout unlimited for free! All skill levels welcome.
Supplies are provided, but please bring what you have.
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14 from 10am - 2pm
To sign up please call Tony Cocozza at 845-657-6044 or email flyfish@hvc.rr.com
Bring your lunch and beverages.
A Talk by Ethnoecologist Justin Wexler of wildhudsonvalley.com. A Handful of fascinating creatures once inhabited the Catskill Mountain region, but have disappeared over the last three centuries. Join Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley to learn about these animals, their impact on local ecosystems, and their role in Indigenous folklore and land use.
Please join Ulster County Human Rights to learn about your rights and how this department can assist in protecting them under New York State Law.
Ulster County Career Center (UlsterWorks.com) invites you to attend hands-on, instructor-led sessions. FREE of charge!
This month we will learn how to make a quilted place mat!
Sign up soon, LIMITED SPACE!
No sewing machine needed!
Ulster County Office for the Aging is offering free individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library, during the 2025 Annual Open Enrollment period 10/15/2025 - 12/07/2025.
Call Office for the Aging early to make a one-on-one appointment with Peggy Eifler 845-340-3456.
Bring your red/white/blue Medicare card, list of prescriptions and income information.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
Thursday, October 23, 3-4pm
Julia will be bringing her fantastic harps back in a monthly series of lessons to introduce our community to the wonders of the harp. Please sign up for a time slot, LIMITED. Call or stop by the desk to sign up.
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Origami with Donna
Learn to fold an origami star using dollar bills. Great idea for gifts!
Bring 6 crisp $1 bills, One $10 or $20 bill and a quarter.
Wednesday, October 22, 3-4pm
Julia will be bringing her fantastic harps back in a monthly series of lessons to introduce our community to the wonders of the harp. Please sign up for a time slot, LIMITED. Call or stop by the desk to sign up.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 3-4pm
Julia will be bringing her fantastic harps back in a monthly series of lessons to introduce our community to the wonders of the harp. Please sign up for a time slot, LIMITED. Call or stop by the desk to sign up.
Join us for this classic movie starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
Come and Experience the vibrational healing of the Symphonic Gong.
Join Kathy at TaiChi for health and wellness. This is a mixed level class
Class dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 & Dec 5
$6 per Class
A life-long disciple of the great folk traditions of the world, singer/songwriter Mario Rincon draws inspiration from Andalusia and Appalachia alike, crafting a bi-lingual blend of flamenco cante, Latin-American folklore, and classic Americana.
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Ulster County Office for the Aging is offering free individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library, during the 2025 Annual Open Enrollment period 10/15/2025 - 12/07/2025.
Call Office for the Aging early to make a one-on-one appointment with Peggy Eifler 845-340-3456.
Bring your red/white/blue Medicare card, list of prescriptions and income information.
This free, multi-part workshop offers a reflective and heart-centered approach to aging and end-of-life. Through guided conversation and writing, you’ll engage with your mortality and the aging process in practical and symbolic ways. You’ll receive a personalized care wishes booklet—a meaningful supplement to state directives—that helps clarify what matters most to you and how you wish to be cared for.
If you are thinking of trying a new hobby or art style, come and check it out! You may find all you need to get started. Free of charge!
For countless generations, the Lenape People relied on the Hudson River and its tributaries for their survival.
Join us for this presentation by ethnoecologist Justin Wexler and learn about the day to day life of local Native Peoples five centuries ago.
You Are Invited to the Grand Opening of the Olive Free Library’s new Shokan Branch.
Come see our new library branch! Attend our ribbon cutting! Get your library card!
Music, Food and Celebration!
Come try something new at our Senior Group.
Senior group meets every 4th thursday at the Olive Free Library
Local author Gail Straub has lived in her home perched on the edge of the Ashokan Reservoir for forty-four years. And she has also travelled and worked all over the world. Join Gail for a book reading and signing about her critically acclaimed new book , Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Common Humanity.
This month we will learn how to make a quilted place mat!
Sign up soon, LIMITED SPACE!
No sewing machine needed!
Gentlemen Caller is a talented duo of indie folk musicians Jon B. Woodin and Jude Roberts. Accomplished songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, they blend compelling melodies and rich harmonies reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, all while delivering with wit, humor, and impeccable style.
Register to vote at the Olive Free Library.
Book It for the Olive Free Library!
5K walk/run Saturday September 13, 2025, 9:00 am start time.
Join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit our wonderful library nestled in the Catskill mountains. Our run will take place at the gorgeous Ashokan Reservoir Promenade with the most beautiful views around. It's mostly flat, with one uphill at the start of the course, and much of the route is closed to traffic.
This free workshop, led by three local death doulas, offers a reflective and heart-centered approach to aging and end-of-life.
Through guided conversation and writing, participants will engage with their own mortality and the aging process in both practical and symbolic ways.
10am - 11:30am Mon. Sept 8, Oct. 6 & Nov 10. Please commit to attending all 3 sessions, as this program builds on the prior session. Space is limited. You must register for this event.
This is a weaving class for adults who want to create some amazing fiber crafts!
Linda Schultz will be here to lead us all in a great activity.
Free class, sign up in advance! Limited spaces available.
Led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez, this talented quartet fuses Afro-Caribbean Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba into a vibrant, rhythm-rich experience.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M., Starting August 19, 2025, TWICE a week for eight weeks at the Olive Free Library.
