Upcoming Friends Events & Fundraisers

All year long, the Friends group holds engaging programs to bring friends and neighbors together while raising money to support the Olive Free Library.

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Music Cafe: Rhythm Rising Quartet
Aug 21
Music Cafe: Rhythm Rising Quartet

Led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez, this talented quartet fuses Afro-Caribbean Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Samba into a vibrant, rhythm-rich experience.

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to Join Us?

All our fundraising efforts and events are made possible by volunteers. Here are a few ways you can get involved.

  • Volunteer at events by emailing friends@olivefreelibrary.org

  • Provide snacks, desserts and beverages for events.

  • Share your unique skills, talents, or expertise.

  • Join our organizational and planning teams.

  • Donate money to the Friends Group to help us support the Olive Library.

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Meeting Schedule

2025 Friends Meeting Schedule:
January 9 April 3 July 3 October 2
January 25* May 1 August 7 November 6
February 6 June 5 September 4 December 4
*Annual Planning Meeting

The Friends of the Olive Free Library meet on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.

2025 Fundraisers

Annual Appeal - May
Library Fair - June 7
Garden Tour - July 12 (cancelled)
Olive Day - September 6
Holiday Craft Fair - December 13

Recap Video

Past Events

Dolly Forever

Adult Programs
Music Cafe: Ann Osmond & Dennis Yerry
Jul 17
Music Cafe: Ann Osmond & Dennis Yerry

A jazz cabaret duo whose unique vocal blend and fresh arrangements breathe new life into classics spanning jazz, Broadway, and the Great American Songbook.

Music Café featuring Triad
May 15
Music Café featuring Triad

Get ready for our next Music Café performance featuring Triad. Enjoy live music, homemade supper and beverages in a cozy, coffeehouse setting with neighbors and friends. No reservations, just come by and enjoy!

Dolly Forever
Apr 26
Dolly Forever

Join us for a Dolly Parton-filled evening celebrating the legend and her Imagination Library. Enjoy delicious food, live music and a reading from local author Holly George-Warren, co-author of Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.

About the Friends of the Olive Free Library

The Friends are a volunteer group whose mission is to benefit the Olive Free Library by raising money, providing volunteers for Library events and programs, raising community awareness of the Library, and advocating on behalf of the Library.

2025 Budget

Approved at the annual meeting January 25th, 2025.