Olive Free Library
Adult Programs
Happening in March
Art Opening: In Search of the Goddess
Saturday March 16 from 3-5
Join us for the opening of our newest Art Exhibit: In Search of the Goddess. An exhibition focusing on idealized feminine iconography, both ancient and modern, curated by Kathy Yacoe and Sandra Scheuer
Tax Prep for Seniors
Monday, March 18 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free tax preparations for seniors. To sign up, please email: ulstertaxaide@gmail.com for an appointment.
Trivia
Tuesday March 19 5 p.m.
Come and use all of your brain power! Adam will be here to see who is most knowledgable!
Advanced Composting
Saturday March 23 at 1 p.m.
This advanced class is perfect for the home composter that wants to ‘up their game’ and learn more skills for making ‘gardener’s black gold’! This FREE class will take a more in depth approach to how composting ‘works’, how to troubleshoot a compost pile that’s not heating up, and what to do with finished compost. UCRRA will be leading the class.
Piano Plus Concert: Yalin Chi
Saturday, March 23 at 4 p.m.
Join Yalin Chi in our first Piano Plus concert of the year! Fee at the door or Purchase tickets online!
Free Tech Help
Tuesday 26 from 1:30-3
Will is ready to answer questions you may have about your devices, phones tablets etc.
Pop-Up Harp Experience
Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m.
Ever want to try a harp? Harpist, Julia Haines will be here to assist those interested in learning the harp. You will get some instruction and be able to give one of Julia’s beautiful harps a try. For students of all ages. Please sign up for a time slot in advance, slots are limited, 845-657-2482.
Happening in April
Solar Eclipse Storytime
Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m.
Join us to learn facts about the upcoming Solar Eclipse, listen to a story and get some solar eclipse glasses of your very own!
Free Tech Help
Tuesdays April 9 & 23 from 1:30-3
Will is ready to answer questions you may have about your devices, phones tablets etc.
Piano Plus Concert: Todd Crow with Marka Gustavsson
Saturday, April 13 at 4 p.m.
Join Todd Crow with Marka Gustavsson in our next Piano Plus concert of the year! Fee at the door advanced tickets can be purchased online: Purchase tickets!.
Home Energy Efficiency and Public Programs
Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m.
In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension, the office of Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha invites you to an information session on clean energy programs that are available to NY residents. There’s a lot of information out there, and we’re here to help you navigate! Learn about programs the state offers, as well as incentives and updates regarding the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
RSVP Link: https://actionnetwork.org/events/olive-energy-session/
Questions? Reach out to district103@nyassembly.gov or call us at 845-338-9610
Poetry Matters: National Poetry Month Reading & Open Mic
Thursday April 18 at 6 p.m.
National Poetry Month celebrates poetry’s integral role in our culture. In this event, three local poets — Tina Barry, Lissa Kiernan, and Darcy Smith — will read excerpts from their recent books of poetry, followed by an open-mic. Bring your best work and help us celebrate and elevate the power of the spoken word in our lives and communities.
Building the Ashokan Reservoir with Frank Almquist
Saturday, March 20 at 1 p.m.
Author Frank Almquist will be here for the 3rd part of a 4 part series to discuss the various details of life before construction of the reservoir, to the building of the aqueduct.