Ongoing Programs
Please join us for our FREE Music Café concert series every 3rd Thursday of the month. For info about our upcoming featured artist, visit the Friends of the Olive Free Library page.
While all performances are free, donations are welcome to support this community event.
Music Café concerts are every 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy live music, snacks, and drinks 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.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Wiggles are welcome!
Lego Club at the Shokan Branch
Every 4th Friday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, beginning Jan. 2026. Come play with the Library’s Legos! Adults must accompany their children
Senior Group
the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Knitting & Crochet Group
Wednesdays 2-3 p.m.
Bring a project or bring supplies to learn how to knit or crochet. Sarah is a skilled artist and is interested in teaching or just being creative with others! No need to sign up, just come ready to create.
Mahjong with Estelle at the Olive Free Library
Every Thursday at 1pm join veteran teacher Estelle Nadler. Learn how to play mahjong in a fun non-competitive environment. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Hudson Valley Hives Beekeeping Support Group
Meets at the library the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:45 pm in early Spring.
In the Summer & Fall meetings take place at Member’s Apiaries
Sign up of Hudson Valley Hive’s Newsletter for locations.
Author’s Roundtable
Meets at the library the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The Olive Picker's Ukulele Group
Meets at the library every Friday at 2:30 p.m. Don’t have a ukulele? You can borrow one with your library card!
Conversations with death
First Saturday of each month starting Jan. 2026, 10-11am at the Olive Free Library
Join three death doulas for Conversations with death, a monthly circle that invites open dialogue about dying, grief, and the cycles of life.
Together, we’ll open space for story, reflection, and connection, inviting curiosity, courage, and compassion into our relationship with death and dying. Facilitated by Cory Smith, Jennifer Muir-Braunstein and Kirby Lee
Ongoing Meetings
Olive Free Library Friends Group Meeting
The Friends Group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Interested? You’re most welcome! Learn more about the Friends Group
The Olive Free Library Board of Trustees
The Library’s Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. You can learn more about the Board of Trustees here.