Music at the Olive: Inaugural Concert and Gala Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

Harwood Management, in partnership with The Olive Free Library, is proud to announce the inaugural concert of the “Music at the Olive” concert series which will take place on Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m.

Featured performers will include pianist Craig Ketter, French horn virtuosa Julie Landsman, violinist Owen Lenz, horn player Roy Femenella, Tenor Kyle Knapp and vocalist Katherine Johnson.       View the Program

Contact the library at 845-657-2482 during library hours to make a reservation. Tickets are $15 per person

Gala concert                                                                           .

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Book Sale Room Grand Opening and Party — Sat. May 25, 1:30 p.m.

Join us at the library to celebrate the grand opening of the new book sale room
which is looking fabulous thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers. There is a wonderful selection of high quality books and vinyl record albums for your shopping pleasure.  You can shop anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and refreshments will be served at 1:30 p.m.
 
We also have lots of books that did not make it into the new book rooms that we will be selling from Saturday, May 25th through Tuesday, May 28th for $3 a bag. 

Summer Reading Program 2013

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Signups will begin soon for the 2013 Summer Reading Program. Studies show that library summer reading programs will raise student learning levels and help prevent learning losses during the summer months.  Check back for more details.

Olive Library Book Club — Sat. May 18, 4:00 p.m.

The Sharper the Knife, the Less You Cry
By Kathleen Flynn
 
A true story of food, Paris, and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
 

Author Kathleen Flynn will join the book discussion via Skype, and homemade French macaroons will be served!

 
Please join us — new members are always welcome.  Contact the library to reserve a copy of the book.

2012 Community Survey

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Children’s Story Hour, Tuesdays 10 a.m.

Join us for our rollicking children’s story hour of books, crafts, singing, music and movement.

Groups at Olive Library

Children’s Story Hour: Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m

MMM Craft Group:  Meets downstairs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. from September-June.

Homeschoolers Study Group: Meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m

Knitting: Every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yoga: Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.

AA:  Every Friday evening downstairs at 7:30 p.m.

Tongore Garden Club: Meets monthly on the second Thursday from April through December.

2013 Holiday Closings Schedule

Tuesday,January 1, New Year’s Day

Monday, May 27,  Memorial Day

Thursday, July 4, Independence Day

Monday, September 2, Labor Day

Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day

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