The American Revolution unfolded not only on distant battlefields but also here in Ulster County, a region of strategic importance along the Hudson River and central to New York’s revolutionary government. In this one-hour presentation, Ulster County Historian Eddie Moran will explore the Revolution as both a war for independence and a civil war, and examine how Ulster County’s diverse inhabitants—Lenape Native communities, European men and women, and enslaved and free Africans—experienced the conflict and were forced to make difficult choices about loyalty, survival, and freedom.

Chrissy will be here to teach a new project! Project to be determined.

Sign up soon. Space is limited! No sewing machine needed. All materials provided.

Join us for a book reading and Q&A with our local author and neighbor.

This engaging novel is based on the real events of “hobos” during the Great Depression (1929–1939) in search of work across the USA.

Mr. Howe seamlessly weaves history with storytelling, showing the struggles of hobos, families, and workers traveling across America in search of survival and hope. It brings vividly to life the rise of “Shanty Towns,” where people built makeshift homes, shared food, and created community out of hardship. Its cast of memorable characters—each with distinct personalities, talents, and backgrounds—makes this an entertaining and enlightening read.

Come learn the magic of soil blocking! Kids are welcome! Join local gardener Willa Köerner to start a tray of flower and veggie seedlings you can take home, grow out, and plant in your garden. BYO tray (a shallow baking pan will work) and we’ll provide the seeds, soil, and labels while supplies last. We’ll also have a few tables set up as a seed swap, so bring any seeds you happen to have in abundance, and plan to take home a few new-to-you varieties for this year’s garden.

Yard Sale from 9am - 1pm. Join us for a community yard sale! Browse a variety of items, find great deals, and support your local community. Reserve a spot at our Community Yard Sale at the Olive Free Library. Spots are about 4' x 8'. Rent a table - $45. Bring a table $25. Call or visit the library to sign up.

FREE clothing swap from 10am - 3pm. Bring clean, gently used clothing, in great condition from April 25 - May 1. Shop for FREE on Sat. May 2! You do not need to donate clothing to shop.

Whether you are living in an apartment, looking for one, or buying a home and obtaining a mortgage, Fair Housing Laws protect you. Join the discussion about:

Fair Housing Federal, State and Local Laws

• Requesting Reasonable Accommodations (ESA, parking) or
  Modifications (grab bars, ramps)

• Reporting Housing Discrimination and How to Get Help

• Source of Income

• Q & A to Address Your Housing Issues

FEATURING GUEST:

Susan Ritterman, Fair Housing Educator and Investigator at Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc.

Be part of the solution to flooding in our communities! West Shokan & Shokan Local Flood Analysis

Join us for Public Meeting No. 2 on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Olive Free Library 4033 Rte 28, West Shokan, NY

The Olive Flood Advisory Committee, working under the direction of the Town of Olive Town Board, invites you to attend the second in a series of public meetings to develop solutions to flooding in the hamlets of Shokan and West Shokan. This Local Flood Analysis is focused on finding beneficial and feasible solutions for you and your neighbors. Engineering firm SLR Consulting, hired by the Town of Olive to assist with the study, will present their initial findings and a range of potential solutions. Local home and business owners will also learn more about how to participate in a free (and beneficial) first-floor elevation survey as part of this study.

Please join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6pm at the Olive Free Library in West Shokan to learn more and make this study a success. Your hamlets are counting on you!

Learn the basics of handbuilding while making ceramic bud vases for spring flowers with Cheyenne Mallo. All skill levels welcome.

In this 3 hour class, students will create their own handbuilt ceramic bud vases, using paper templates while working with soft slabs of clay. Pieces created during the workshop will be available to be picked up from the library a couple weeks after the class, once they have been glazed and fired in the kiln.

Join local beekeeper Rob Overton of Hudson Valley Hives for an informative and engaging program about one of the most fascinating sights in the beekeeping world: a honey bee swarm.

Rob will give a 30-minute presentation explaining why bees swarm, and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you encounter a swarm. Rob will share practical guidance on how to respond safely and when to call a beekeeper.

The talk will be followed by 30 minutes of Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions. This program is suitable for anyone curious about bees, whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, or simply want to know what to do if a swarm appears nearby.

Make an accordion book with book maker Linda Schultz. Learn how to measure and fold the book. All materials will be supplied. Sign up! Space is limited.

This hour long FREE informational session will be led by Rob "Samps" Sampogna. His goal is help you learn to save money, grow money and shelter money from taxes.

The focus of this talk will be teaching you to grow and protect your wealth, optimize your savings, and minimize unnecessary taxes - so you can secure a brighter financial future.

Rob is a Financial Solutions Representative at Sausville Benson Financial and a Town of Olive resident.

REPCO’s prehistoric World Presents “Unearth A Story” , our Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event!

Come see ten live animals that share a connection with the world of the past and REAL FOSSILS! For kids of all ages

Join Sirin Dogan RN, IBCLC for a 45 minute pre-natal breast feeding class. Sirin believes It is the birthright of every mother and baby to experience a nurturing pregnancy and postpartum period. However, in modern times, breastfeeding can be innocently sabotaged by hospital routines. Sirin has spent her nursing and lactation career in hospitals and birth centers. She can help help you learn to navigate the complexities of breastfeeding

Calling all kids! Let’s create amazing crafts together at the Olive Free Library! This week we will make dinosaur nightlights.

This is a drop in program, no need to sign up. Parents must stay at library for duration of program.

Through this 30 minute talk and guided meditation with with healing arts practitioner & chiropractor Dr. Andrew Cort, participants will deepen their understanding of utilizing their body’s natural healing energies, and begin to dissolve hidden limiting beliefs that are holding them back from greater health, abundance, clarity, love, and joy.

Calling all kids! Let’s create amazing crafts together at the Olive Free Library! This week we will play with clay.

This is a drop in program, no need to sign up. Parents must stay at library for duration of program.

Learn about the importance of streams with Matt Savatgy, Youth & Community Education Program Lead with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County.

While participating in this exciting program, participants will explore and learn about streams and then build realistic stream models using Legos.

This program is for kids 8 and older, but space is limited, so register today! Caregivers must remain in the library during the program

Calling all kids! Let’s create amazing crafts together at the Olive Free Library! This week we will make Mosaic Seed Art.

This is a drop in program, no need to sign up. Parents must stay at library for duration of program.

Come learn to make a book with local bookbinder Kate Patterson of Little Mountain Books.

In this 2.5 hour class you will sew a textblock and make the cover. All materials will be provided.

Sign up! Space is limited.

Get ready for a wild plant adventure!

Kids and tweens will explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants - plants that eat bugs! Learn how these amazing plants trap and digest their prey.

Each child will pot their own carnivorous plant to take home and care for. It’s science, gardening, and fun all in one! Sign up on our website. Space is limited. A parent or caregiver must stay in the library during this program

Calling all kids! Let’s create amazing crafts together at the Olive Free Library! This week we will make tissue paper art.

This is a drop in program, no need to sign up. Parents must stay at library for duration of program.

Reading from Love Notes 2.0 and Q&A

Book signing with Cynthia Gregory, Sandra Bargman and Sarah Olivieri