Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library
Nov
10
12:00 PM12:00

Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Stumbling Blocks:  writing and publishing  a memoir with Jennifer Krebs @ Shokan Branch
Nov
14
4:00 PM16:00

Stumbling Blocks: writing and publishing a memoir with Jennifer Krebs @ Shokan Branch

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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.

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Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library
Dec
2
2:00 PM14:00

Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Book Reading and Q&A  with local author Henry Sapoznik at the Olive Free Library
Dec
13
1:00 PM13:00

Book Reading and Q&A with local author Henry Sapoznik at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Introduction to Beekeeping at the Olive Free Library
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Beekeeping at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Ask A Dog Trainer  with Kellie Stevens at the Shokan Branch
Jan
17
11:00 AM11:00

Ask A Dog Trainer with Kellie Stevens at the Shokan Branch

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!

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Writing Workshop with author Claudia Cravens, Time Travel: Creating Rich Settings at the Olive Free Library
Jan
24
11:00 AM11:00

Writing Workshop with author Claudia Cravens, Time Travel: Creating Rich Settings at the Olive Free Library

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!

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Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library
Feb
7
10:00 AM10:00

Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Save Energy Save Dollars at the Olive Free Library
Feb
7
1:00 PM13:00

Save Energy Save Dollars at the Olive Free Library

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).

Sign Up for Save Energy, Save Dollars
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Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library
Feb
14
10:00 AM10:00

Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library
Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Just For Fun - Pressed Flower Art with Christina at the Shokan Branch
Feb
21
11:00 AM11:00

Just For Fun - Pressed Flower Art with Christina at the Shokan Branch

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.

Sign Up for Pressed Flowers
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Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00

Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library
Mar
7
10:00 AM10:00

Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00

Fly Tying Class with Trout Unlimited at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Vanished Fauna of the Catskill Mountains at the Olive Free Library
Mar
21
1:00 PM13:00

Vanished Fauna of the Catskill Mountains at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library
Oct
16
1:00 PM13:00

Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library

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.

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Elderhood & End of Life - Contemplative Planning for the Journey Ahead
Oct
6
10:00 AM10:00

Elderhood & End of Life - Contemplative Planning for the Journey Ahead

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.

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Book reading and Q&A with Gail Straub at the Olive Free Library
Sep
20
12:30 PM12:30

Book reading and Q&A with Gail Straub 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.

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Book It for the Olive Free Library 5K Run/Walk
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

Book It for the Olive Free Library 5K Run/Walk

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. 

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Elderhood & End of Life,  Contemplative Planning  for the Journey Ahead
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00

Elderhood & End of Life, Contemplative Planning for the Journey Ahead

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.

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