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!
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
Together we’ll prepare and eat a meal that is easy to prepare and freezes well for leftovers. This workshop focuses on food-as-medicine for those affected with hypertension. Come build confidence in the kitchen, saving time and money, and making everyday meals feel more manageable and satisfying.
Like folk music? This month at Music Café you're sure to love Betty and the Baby Boomers, playing on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 PM.
Join Dr. April Beisaw on a walking tour of Olive's historic cemeteries.
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”
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
Need a new passport, or passport renewal? The Town of Olive Clerk’s Office is partnering with the Ulster County Clerk’s Office for a special passport night at the Olive Free Library.
Learn to sew with Chrissy! Make a denim bag using an old pair of jeans.
Please bring an old pair of jeans if possible.
Join Historian Steven Caselli for a presentation on the Italian immigrant laborers who constructed the Ashokan Reservoir.
Learn about Office for the Aging Services and Programs. Share your ideas and suggestions for improving services and adding programs. Light refreshments will be served! Please call Ulster County Office for the Aging to RSVP at 845-340-3456
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
Join Kellie Stevens, dog trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), for a fun and practical introduction to Canine Body Language. Come learn to "Speak Dog!"
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
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.
Come see the hottest bluegrass band in town! County Line
Bluegrass Band will play at our next Music Café on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 PM.
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
Discover the history of the Esopus-Lenape, the Indigenous people whose ancestral homeland includes the Hudson Valley.
At our Annual Holiday craft Fair you'll find over 40 local vendors with handmade items, a magical atmosphere & a festive spirit to prepare you for your holiday shopping needs.
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
An 8 week series introducing the fundamentals of Mat Pilates.
Learn the basics of sourdough baking with Suzen O’Rourke of Cooking by the Book. Discover how to work with a sourdough starter, mix and shape dough, and create a delicious loaf of homemade bread. Whether you’re new to sourdough or looking to improve your skills, this hands-on class will give you the confidence to get baking!
Learn the fundamentals of Chinese brush painting with a focus on the graceful brushstrokes used to paint bamboo.
Demonstrations and individual instruction will be provided by our instructor Linda. She is a retired art educator with extensive training in Chinese Brush Painting. Snow date: Feb 27
Senior Frauds and Scams presented by Susan Koppenhaver, Director, Ulster County Office for the Aging. R.S.V.P. by September 16, 2026.
Access Mobile Grocery is coming to the Olive Free Library. Come check it out and see how they can help!
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!
Join us for an educational event that offers a comprehensive overview of Medicare, review changes coming in 2027 and how they could effect your coverage.
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.
The Town of Olive Deputy Clerk will be available to process hunting licenses and Deer Management Permit applications.
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.
Join us at the Onteora middle/high school in thanking our neighbors who show up when we need them most - The Olive Fire Dept.
Suzanne Rimington, owner & instructor of RIMS Driving School in Saugerties, is generously volunteering her time to teach this course at the Olive Free Library, so participants pay only a $15 administrative fee for state processing.
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!
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!
Please welcome RHYTHM RISING QUARTET at our next Music Café on September 17th at 6:30 PM.
Watershed Wonders with Story Laurie is coming to Olive Day!
Join The Orianne Society’s Dr. Eric Teitsworth for a presentation about turtles in the Hudson Valley. The Orianne Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of reptiles, amphibians, and their habitats.
Join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit our wonderful library nestled in the Catskill mountains.
The Town of Olive Deputy Clerk will be available to process hunting licenses and Deer Management Permit applications.
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.
Monday August 24 at 4pm, $6, at the Olive Free Library
The Tale of Tails Storytelling Event will be led by exhibiting artists in the Fairy Tales exhibition.
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.
Please welcome local legends Krisha & the Krew at our next Music Café on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Create something beautiful in this hands-on floral workshop with local artist Beth Boquel.
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.
Featured Movie: Because of Winn Dixie
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
