Aug
1
1:00 PM13:00
Floral Arranging at the Olive Free Library
Create something beautiful in this hands-on floral workshop with local artist Beth Boquel.
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Aug
6
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia at the Boiceville Inn
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
Aug
7
10:30 AM10:30
Owl Pellet Shadow Boxes at the Olive Free Library
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.
Aug
8
11:00 AM11:00
Monarch Magic at the Olive Free Library
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.
Aug
8
11:00 AM11:00
Free 30 minute Stress Reduction Sessions at the Olive Free Library
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!
Aug
14
1:00 PM13:00
Tai Chi For Arthritis and Fall Prevention at the Shokan Branch
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.
Aug
20
6:30 PM18:30
Music Cafe: Krisha & the Krew
Please welcome local legends Krisha & the Krew at our next Music Café on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM.
Aug
22
11:00 AM11:00
Awakening the Body Awakening the Power of Mind at the Olive Free Library
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.
Aug
22
2:00 PM14:00
Tale of Tails Storytelling Event
The Tale of Tails Storytelling Event will be led by exhibiting artists in the Fairy Tales exhibition.
Sep
1
2:00 PM14:00
Mushroom Walk with John Michelotti of CATSKILL FUNGI
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.
Sep
2
10:00 AM10:00
2026–27 Hunting License & Deer Management Permit Sales at the Olive Free Library
The Town of Olive Deputy Clerk will be available to process hunting licenses and Deer Management Permit applications.
Sep
5
9:00 AM09:00
Book it for The Olive Free Library 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
Join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit our wonderful library nestled in the Catskill mountains.
Sep
17
6:30 PM18:30
Music Café: Rhythm Rising Quartet
Please welcome RHYTHM RISING QUARTET at our next Music Café on September 17th at 6:30 PM.
Led by Grammy-nominated percussionist, Tomas Martin Lopez, the Rhythm Rising Quartet blends Afro-Caribbean Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba, creating a vibrant, rhythm-rich experience.
Our FREE Music Café concerts are on the 3rd Thursday each month. Enjoy live music, finger foods and beverages in a cozy, coffeehouse setting with neighbors and friends. No reservations, just come by and enjoy the music!
Donations are welcome to support this community event.
Brought to you by the Friends of Olive Free Library.
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
Community Square Dance at Davis Park
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!
Sep
19
11:00 AM11:00
Eco Print Workshop at the Olive Free Library
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!
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00
Exploring Olive's Historic Cemeteries with Dr. April Beisaw
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.
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00
2026–27 Hunting License & Deer Management Permit Sales at the Shokan Branch
The Town of Olive Deputy Clerk will be available to process hunting licenses and Deer Management Permit applications.
Sep
26
1:00 PM13:00
Life Lessons from Near Death Experiences at the Olive Free Library
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.
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00
Clothing Swap at the Olive Free Library
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!
Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00
Make Your Mark at the Olive Free Library
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!
Oct
13
5:30 PM17:30
Miss Lindy's Dance Hall - Swing Dance at the Olive Free Library
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
Oct
17
1:00 PM13:00
The Art of the Mask Workshop at the Olive Free Library
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”
Oct
20
5:30 PM17:30
Miss Lindy's Dance Hall - Swing Dance at the Olive Free Library
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
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00
From Napoli to Ashokan: Southern Italian Labor and Construction of the Reservoir at the Olive Free Library
Join Historian Steven Caselli for a presentation on the Italian immigrant laborers who constructed the Ashokan Reservoir.
Nov
14
2:00 PM14:00
Tempestry Opening Exhibit at the Olive Free Library
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.
Jul
30
5:30 PM17:30
Love Notes from the Soul 2.0 Book Event at the Olive Free Library
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.
Jul
29
1:00 PM13:00
Jul
28
5:30 PM17:30
Miss Lindy's Dance Hall - Swing Dance at the Olive Free Library
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
Jul
28
3:00 PM15:00
Crafternoons at the Olive Free Library: Tissue Paper Art
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.
Jul
25
11:00 AM11:00
Crazy About Collage
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.
Jul
24
1:00 PM13:00
CANCELLED - Little Pot of Horrors for kids and tweens at the Olive Free Library
CANCELLED
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
Jul
22
1:00 PM13:00
Jul
22
1:00 PM13:00
Intro to Bookbinding at the Olive Free Library
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.
Jul
21
5:30 PM17:30
Miss Lindy's Dance Hall - Swing Dance at the Olive Free Library
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
Jul
21
3:00 PM15:00
Crafternoons at the Olive Free Library: Mosaic Seed Art
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.
Jul
18
11:00 AM11:00
NAMI Ending the Silence at the Shokan Branch
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.
Jul
17
10:30 AM10:30
Stream Connections at the Olive Free LIbrary
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
Jul
16
6:30 PM18:30
Music Cafe: Jay Unger & Molly Mason
You won’t want to miss our next Music Café on Thursday, July 16 for Jay Unger & Molly Mason.
Jul
15
1:00 PM13:00
Jul
14
5:30 PM17:30
Miss Lindy's Dance Hall - Swing Dance at the Olive Free Library
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
Jul
14
3:00 PM15:00
Crafternoons at the Olive Free Library: Clay Day
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.
Jul
8
1:00 PM13:00
Jul
7
3:00 PM15:00
Crafternoons at the Olive Free Library: Dinosaur Nightlight
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.
Jul
1
1:00 PM13:00
Jun
29
1:00 PM13:00
CWC Grant Programs for Local Homeowners
Stop by the library to get help with flood proofing, tank anchoring and septics.
Jun
29
11:30 AM11:30
Pre-natal breast feeding class at the Olive Free Library
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
Jun
27
2:30 PM14:30
Creating Children’s Books with Lisa Maria Burgess at the Olive Free Library
As an author and illustrator, Lisa creates books that embody multilingual cultural contexts and that celebrate joy in our daily lives. She creates illustrations for these books with hand stitched appliqué and quilting.
Jun
27
12:30 PM12:30
Composting 101 at the Olive Free Library
Learn to transform kitchen scraps into garden gold. Start composting at home with confidence. Designed for beginners. Presented by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency
Jun
24
1:00 PM13:00
Abstract That! Geometric - With instructor/artist Natalie Boburka at the Olive Free Library
Many people aren’t sure how to approach abstract art, but here’s a fun way to learn about composition and create a successful abstract drawing.
Jun
23
2:00 PM14:00
Cancelled - Medicaid Planning with Victoria Camerati at the Olive Free Library
Victoria Camerati is offering 15 minute consultations to discuss your Medicaid questions. To sign up email cameratimedicaidplanning@gmail.com
Jun
20
11:00 AM11:00
Start your own mini vegetable garden at the Olive Free Library
During this free hands-on workshop focused on container gardening participants will plant vegetable seedlings in fabric grow bags to take home. All ages welcome. Adults must stay with their children. Led by local gardener Beth Boquel.
Jun
18
6:03 PM18:03
Music Cafe: Abby Newton & Selma Kaplan
Get ready to be transported from the Catskills to the rolling green hills of Scotland. Throughout the evening, Abby and Selma will explore the music and history of the British Isles and its enduring connection to American traditional music.
Jun
16
4:00 PM16:00
Summit to Stream: Building Watershed Resilience Together at the Olive Free Library
This hour and a half-long flood preparedness presentation is designed for watershed residents and landowners. The session combines accessible science, local examples, and shared community experience to help residents better understand why flooding happens and how it affects where they live.
Jun
16
1:00 PM13:00
Tai Chi for Arthritis at the Olive Free Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2pm starting June 16, 2026. Please make the commitment to be at this class for all 8 weeks. This program builds on each class. This program is sponsored by the Ulster County Office for the Aging. Space is limited. You must RSVP. Call 845-340-3456 to sign up.
Jun
13
1:00 PM13:00
FREE Reptile Show at the Olive Free Library
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