Sew on Sew Forth with Chrissy at the Olive Free Library
Mar
21
11:00 AM11:00

Sew on Sew Forth with Chrissy at the Olive Free Library

This month we will learn how to make a triangle bag! Sign up soon. Space is limited! No sewing machine needed. All materials provided.

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Choosing Sides: Ulster County During the American Revolution at the Olive Free Library
Apr
2
5:30 PM17:30

Choosing Sides: Ulster County During the American Revolution at the Olive Free Library

The American Revolution unfolded not only on distant battlefields but also here in Ulster County, a region of strategic importance along the Hudson River and central to New York’s revolutionary government. In this one-hour presentation, Ulster County Historian Eddie Moran will explore the Revolution as both a war for independence and a civil war, and examine how Ulster County’s diverse inhabitants—Lenape Native communities, European men and women, and enslaved and free Africans—experienced the conflict and were forced to make difficult choices about loyalty, survival, and freedom.

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FREE Soil-Blocking Workshop & Seed Swap at the Olive Free Library
Apr
25
10:30 AM10:30

FREE Soil-Blocking Workshop & Seed Swap at the Olive Free Library

Come learn the magic of soil blocking! Kids are welcome! Join local gardener Willa Köerner to start a tray of flower and veggie seedlings you can take home, grow out, and plant in your garden. BYO tray (a shallow baking pan will work) and we’ll provide the seeds, soil, and labels while supplies last. We’ll also have a few tables set up as a seed swap, so bring any seeds you happen to have in abundance, and plan to take home a few new-to-you varieties for this year’s garden.

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Chapters Close to home with R. Leslie Howe at the Olive Free Library
Apr
25
11:00 AM11:00

Chapters Close to home with R. Leslie Howe at the Olive Free Library

Join us for a book reading and Q&A with our local author and neighbor.

This engaging novel is based on the real events of “hobos” during the Great Depression (1929–1939) in search of work across the USA.

Mr. Howe seamlessly weaves history with storytelling, showing the struggles of hobos, families, and workers traveling across America in search of survival and hope. It brings vividly to life the rise of “Shanty Towns,” where people built makeshift homes, shared food, and created community out of hardship. Its cast of memorable characters—each with distinct personalities, talents, and backgrounds—makes this an entertaining and enlightening read.

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Shop, Swap & Save at the Olive Free Library - Yard Sale and FREE Clothing Swap
May
2
9:00 AM09:00

Shop, Swap & Save at the Olive Free Library - Yard Sale and FREE Clothing Swap

Yard Sale from 9am - 1pm. Join us for a community yard sale! Browse a variety of items, find great deals, and support your local community. Reserve a spot at our Community Yard Sale at the Olive Free Library. Spots are about 4' x 8'. Rent a table - $45. Bring a table $25. Call or visit the library to sign up.

FREE clothing swap from 10am - 3pm. Bring clean, gently used clothing, in great condition from April 25 - May 1. Shop for FREE on Sat. May 2! You do not need to donate clothing to shop.

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Confluence of Cultures at the Olive Free Library
May
14
5:30 PM17:30

Confluence of Cultures at the Olive Free Library

In a talk by David Brooks, Historic Site Assistant & Education Director, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, this program explores the history of Haudenosaunee settlement, trade, and culture as European contact grew along the Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys. Discover patterns of settlement, what the archeological record reveals, and how the chain of alliance impacted the people of the Longhouse.

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The Tax-Free Bucket Strategy: Keeping More Of What You Earn at the Olive Free Library
May
28
5:00 PM17:00

The Tax-Free Bucket Strategy: Keeping More Of What You Earn at the Olive Free Library

This hour long FREE informational session will be led by Rob "Samps" Sampogna. His goal is help you learn to save money, grow money and shelter money from taxes.

The focus of this talk will be teaching you to grow and protect your wealth, optimize your savings, and minimize unnecessary taxes - so you can secure a brighter financial future.

Rob is a Financial Solutions Representative at Sausville Benson Financial and a Town of Olive resident.

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Writing Workshop with author Claudia Cravens, Time Travel: Creating Rich Settings at the Olive Free Library
Jan
24
11:00 AM11:00

Writing Workshop with author Claudia Cravens, Time Travel: Creating Rich Settings at the Olive Free Library

In fiction and in nonfiction, a rich setting has the ability to draw readers into the world of our story and help them see the world from characters' point of view. In this workshop, we will explore ways to create rich, immersive settings. Techniques will include looking at visual sources, zooming in on details, thinking about space, and using all five senses. We will focus on historical settings as a way to sharpen our eyes, ears and vocabulary, but the skills practiced in this workshop will be appropriate for stories in all time periods. Writers in all genres are welcome!

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Free  30 Minute Reiki Sessions at the Olive Free Library
Jan
17
to Jan 18

Free 30 Minute Reiki Sessions at the Olive Free Library

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Reiki is an energy healing technique where practitioners channel "universal life force energy" through their hands to promote relaxation, stress reduction, and natural healing by balancing the body's energy centers.

During a session, the client remains fully clothed, while the practitioner places their hands gently on or just above the body, guiding energy to clear blockages and support the body's ability to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute session.

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Ask A Dog Trainer  with Kellie Stevens at the Shokan Branch
Jan
17
11:00 AM11:00

Ask A Dog Trainer with Kellie Stevens at the Shokan Branch

Kellie Stevens, founder of Gonzo Dog, www.gonzodogtraining.com is a multi-certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) with over 15 years of professional experience helping dogs and their people build calmer, happier lives together through positive reinforcement and force-free training methods.

Come to the library to ask Kellie questions about puppyhood, reactivity, anxiety, aggression, better communication and more.

Please note: this session is for humans only — no dogs at this time. We will be talking about behaviors, theory and helpful adjustments, rather than traning.

Please email Kellie kellie@gonzodogtraining.com to make your appointment. Appointments will be one on one with Kellie for 15 minute increments.

FREE!

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Introduction to Beekeeping at the Olive Free Library
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Beekeeping at the Olive Free Library

See if beekeeping is right for you—no pressure, no sales. We’ll cover the essentials for starting well in the Hudson Valley and how to keep healthy bees over the long term. Whether you’re brand new or want a solid refresher, you’ll leave with clear next steps and local resources. This course is taught by Rob Overton of Hudson Valley Hives.

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Book Reading and Q&A  with local author Henry Sapoznik at the Olive Free Library
Dec
13
1:00 PM13:00

Book Reading and Q&A with local author Henry Sapoznik at the Olive Free Library

Henry H. Sapoznik is a five-time Grammy-nominated producer/performer of over fifty recordings and author of the award-winning book Klezmer! Jewish Music from Old World to Our World.

The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City offers a new look at over a century of New York's history of Yiddish popular culture.

Culled from over five thousand Yiddish and English newspaper articles of the period, and thanks to new research from previously inaccessible materials, the book reveals fresh insights into the impossible-to-overstate influence of Yiddish culture on New York City.

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Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library
Dec
2
2:00 PM14:00

Free Individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library

Ulster County Office for the Aging is offering free individual Medicare counseling at the Olive Free Library, during the 2025 Annual Open Enrollment period 10/15/2025 - 12/07/2025.

Call Office for the Aging early to make a one-on-one appointment with Peggy Eifler 845-340-3456.

Bring your red/white/blue Medicare card, list of prescriptions and income information.

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