Join The Orianne Society’s Dr. Eric Teitsworth for a presentation about turtles in the Hudson Valley. The Orianne Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of reptiles, amphibians, and their habitats.
Watershed Wonders with Story Laurie is coming to Olive Day!
Please welcome RHYTHM RISING QUARTET at our next Music Café on September 17th at 6:30 PM.
Join us for an evening of fun at this beginner friendly Square Dance featuring the Slide Mountain String Orchestra under the Pavilion at Davis Park!
Discover the art of eco printing in this hands-on workshop exploring the beauty of nature, with local artist Matthew Yanchuk. Using both dried and fresh plants, participants will create unique prints on silk scarves and watercolor paper. No experience necessary. Just bring your sense of wonder!
Suzanne Rimington, owner & instructor of RIMS Driving School in Saugerties, is generously volunteering her time to teach this course at the Olive Free Library, so participants pay only a $15 administrative fee for state processing.
Join Dr. April Beisaw on a walking tour of Olive's historic cemeteries. Participants will carpool from the Olive Free Library to explore the Bushkill, Ashokan Rural, and Tongore/Old Tongore cemeteries.
The Town of Olive Deputy Clerk will be available to process hunting licenses and Deer Management Permit applications.
Join us for an inspiring program led by Robert Cornett, MTS. The talk will cover the research from the past 50 years on near death experiences and the life lessons learned.
Clothing Swap October 3rd 10am-3pm
Donate clothes you no longer need and give them a new life! Bring your gently used, clean clothing in great condition between Sept 26- Oct 2. All donations must be clean and in good condition! Drop off & shop for Halloween Costumes! No Need to bring items to shop. We will have plenty!
Senior Frauds and Scams presented by Susan Koppenhaver, Director, Ulster County Office for the Aging. R.S.V.P. by September 16, 2026.
Explore collograph printmaking with teacher Melanie Hall. Build textured plates from paper and cardboard, then roll water-based inks across the surface to press bold, tactile prints onto paper. Sign up on our website. No experience needed, just a curiosity for making marks and a love of hands-on creativity!
New to swing dance? No problem! Join our beginner friendly lesson, then dance your heart out! No partner or experience needed. All are welcome. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Invite your friends! Come for just one or all of the classes. Tuesdays at 5:30 on October 13 & 20
Craft your own mask using blank forms and simple materials, perfect for wearing or display. Open to all ages (3-103) and skill levels. This hands-on workshop explores character, expression, and design and takes these ideas into the third dimension! Materials provided (or bring your own). Stay as long as you like. Led by curator and artist Susan Shaftan Perrin with guest artists from the exhibit “The Self/Other - Masked and Unmasked”
New to swing dance? No problem! Join our beginner friendly lesson, then dance your heart out! No partner or experience needed. All are welcome. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Invite your friends! Come for just one or all of the classes. Tuesdays at 5:30 on October 13 & 20
Join Historian Steven Caselli for a presentation on the Italian immigrant laborers who constructed the Ashokan Reservoir.
The Mid-Hudson Library Tempestry Collection will be on display at the Olive Free Library. The opening reception is Nov 14 from 2-4pm. The show closes Dec 27, 2026.
Discover the history of the Esopus-Lenape, the Indigenous people whose ancestral homeland includes the Hudson Valley.
Join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit our wonderful library nestled in the Catskill mountains.
The Town of Olive Deputy Clerk will be available to process hunting licenses and Deer Management Permit applications.
Join John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi for a two & a half hour walk (rain or shine). Learn how to look for, sustainably harvest, and identify mushrooms.
Bring water, snacks & bug spray. Wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Olive Free Library to carpool to the Kanape.
Monday August 24 at 4pm, $6, at the Olive Free Library
The Tale of Tails Storytelling Event will be led by exhibiting artists in the Fairy Tales exhibition.
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.
Please welcome local legends Krisha & the Krew at our next Music Café on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM.
Tai chi is a slow, rhythmic, and graceful exercise that promotes good health & overall wellbeing. Fridays at 1:00 pm starting August 14 and runs for 8 weeks. Sign up, space is limited Please commit to attending all sessions as the class builds upon the prior week.
Take time to reset and recharge. Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm for free, one-on-one sessions designed to help you feel calmer and more grounded. Sign up today!
Meet the monarch butterfly! Learn about their incredible journey!
Betty Boomer will share the magic of this wild animal's life story through science, stories, costumes & music. Observe real butterflies and see the four stages of their month-long life cycle. Learn how this tiny animal makes an extraordinary 3000 mile journey.
Discover the hidden world of owls in this hands on, science program! Kids and teens will carefully dissect real owl pellets to uncover the bones of the animals owls have eaten, then use their findings to create a one-of-a-kind shadowbox display. This fun and educational workshop blends biology, art, and a bit of mystery.
Join us for Trivia Night at the Boiceville Inn on the 1st Thursday of the month beginning August 6th. Sign up begins at 6pm. Trivia runs from 6:30 - 8:30. Hosted by Marian @thegermanhoststrivia
Create something beautiful in this hands-on floral workshop with local artist Beth Boquel.
Join us for a reading, Q & A and book signing for Love Notes 2.0 with editor Cynthia Gregory and contributing authors Sandra Bargman and Sarah Olivieri.
Featured Movie: Because of Winn Dixie
New to swing dance? No problem! Join our beginner friendly lesson, then dance your heart out! No partner or experience needed. All are welcome. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Invite your friends! Come for just one or all of the classes. Tuesdays at 5:30 on July 14, 21 & 28
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.
Whether you are a seasoned artist or a first-time maker, come ready to play and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Join us for this hands-on creative workshop with Melanie Hall, that gives you an opportunity to dive into the art of collage: cutting, layering, and combining images, textures, and materials to create something totally unique.
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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
Featured Movie: Homeward Bound
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.
New to swing dance? No problem! Join our beginner friendly lesson, then dance your heart out! No partner or experience needed. All are welcome. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Invite your friends! Come for just one or all of the classes. Tuesdays at 5:30 on July 14, 21 & 28
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.
NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps individuals learn about warning signs of mental health conditions, suicide, and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.
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
You won’t want to miss our next Music Café on Thursday, July 16 for Jay Unger & Molly Mason.
Featured Movie: Duma
New to swing dance? No problem! Join our beginner friendly lesson, then dance your heart out! No partner or experience needed. All are welcome. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Invite your friends! Come for just one or all of the classes. Tuesdays at 5:30 on July 14, 21 & 28
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.
Featured Movie: Fluke
