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December 2014

In This Issue

Intro to SketchUp Workshop

Rainbow Loom Group

Nature Club

Holiday Fair!

Senior Scam Prevention

Craft Workshop

Book Club

Beekeeping Group

Lego Club

Happy Elves Gift Making

Parents' Day Out

Holiday Matinee

Take our Survey

Beehive Project

Snowshoes Wanted

Holiday Closing Schedule

Ukulele Circle

Save the Date

New Library Hours

Weekly Groups at OFL

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Olive Free Library

4033 Route 28A

West Shokan, NY 12494

Director's Message
Our annual Holiday Fair will include a museum exhibit opening, locally-made gifts, food, and other fun activities. The exhibit is a collaboration between the library and the Ulster County Archives. It tells the story of the Town of Olive in the days before the reservoir, and the intense wrangling that went on as the government seized residents' property in order to clear the way for the reservoir. The exhibit, "Watery Graves" has been curated by our newest staff person, librarian and archives specialist Rejoice Scherry. We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday! Please check out the fair schedule below.

We are undertaking a survey of the community in order to learn what programs, materials, and services people want our library to provide. The library's board of directors and staff work hard to make this a library that serves everyone in the community. In order to do that we need to know what programs and services are working, and where we can improve. Please take a few moments to fill it out.

We are so grateful to those who have recently made monetary gifts to the library. All contributions are tax-deductible and are so helpful for keeping the library running.

See you at the library!
--Katie
director@olivefreelibrary.org

Wednesday, December 3 & 10
6-7 p.m.
Introduction to 3-D Design Using SketchUp

This Introduction to 3-D Design using Sketchup is a four-part class series that will take place on the first Wednesdays of the month from 6 to 7 in the evening.

December 3rd & 10th

January 7th & 14th

Sketchup is a 3-D drawing and modeling program developed by Google. The software is offered in both free and 'professional' versions. The free version is very powerful and more than adequate for beginners as well as advanced users.

Students will be guided though building simple models to learn how to use the drawing tools as well as the general concepts of 3-D modelling.

*Students should bring a laptop with Sketchup already installed.

*Preregistration is required as space is limited. $10 suggested donation to the Olive Library. This program is for 8 years of age and up.

Sketchup Make is available for free for download, simply select "educational" use.

Thursday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. Rainbow Loom Group
We have a Rainbow Loom group on the first Thursday of each month. The group learns to make one new thing each month. If you need to borrow a loom please contact the library.

Friday, December 5, 4 - 5 p.m. Nature Club!
At Nature Club, kids finish the school week with an hour of outdoor fun. Each time we go outside and explore a new part of nature. Please dress to be outdoors.

Saturday, December 6, 10-4
Holiday Craft Fair!!

The holiday fair is here!! We will kick off the day with an exhibit opening in museum room! "Watery Graves" tells the story of the Town of Olive before and during the construction of the Ashokan Reservoir and includes displays from the Ulster County Archives, as well as original photographs and artifacts from the Library's and Town's collections.

At noon we will have author/radio show host, Jerrice Baptiste reading from her new children's book: Tu Es Ma Belle/You Are My Beautiful.

At 1:00 we will have a holiday sing-along with the library's resident ukulele group.

As usual there will be a delicious hot lunch offered as well as a bake sale (donations welcome), and some amazing raffle baskets including one for bird feeding.

There will be various crafts for people of all ages to do throughout the day.

We look forward to gathering with everyone!

Tuesday, December 9, 1-3 p.m. Senior Scam Prevention Forum
Senator James L. Seward, in conjunction with NY State Division of Consumer Protection is offering a free forum to help alert senior citizens to common scams and offer tips to avoid becoming a victim. For more information please call Senator Seward's office at 607-432-5524.

Thursday, December 11, 6-8 p.m. Happy Elves Workshop: Paper Pine Cone Ornaments
We will use pages from old books to make these beautiful pine cone ornaments. These make a wonderful gift. Please preregister for this workshop so we have enough materials. Appropriate for adults and children ages 10 and up.

Book Club
Saturday, December 13, 4:00 p.m.

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

By

Gabrielle Zevin

A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner of Island Books, has recently endured some tough years: his wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and his prized

possession--a rare edition of Poe poems--has been stolen. Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store, instead of offering solace, are yet another reminder of a world that is changing too rapidly. Until a most unexpected occurrence gives him the chance to make his life over and see things anew. (from Amazon)

Monday, December 15, 6:30 p.m. Beekeeping Group
The beekeeping support group meets on the third Monday of each month at the library. The group includes new and veteran beekeepers. Each month a topic is presented, followed by open discussion of all things beekeeping. For more information go to Hudson Valley Hives website.

Lego Club Wednesday, December 18 6:00-8 p.m. (grades 1-7)
Each month kids take up a new creative challenge with Lego. The library supplies the Lego, no experience necessary.

Thursday, December 18, 6-8 p.m. Happy Elves Gift Making Workshop
This is a gift to swoon over! We will make stylish handbags with beautiful reclaimed book covers. This is a tricky project, suitable for adults and kids 12 and up. All materials are provided, but we would appreciate a $5 donation to help cover the costs.

Saturday, December 20 11:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Parent's Day Out!
Parents can get some holiday errands done while kids have a fun day of activities at the library. We will lead the kids in games, crafts, snacks, and a movie. This program is for children ages 6 and up. Preregistration by December 17 is required.

Saturday, December 20, 1:30 p.m. Holiday Movie Matinee, Elf (PG)
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Common Sense Media says this movie is appropriate for ages 7 and up.

Saturdays, January 10 & 17 11:30-4:00 Intro to Beekeeping
In this free beekeeping workshop, participants will learn everything they need to know to start keeping bees in the spring. No knowledge of beekeeping is necessary.

Please take the library survey!
The library wants to know what you want to see at the library in terms of programs, books, and other materials and services. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey in order to help us learn how to serve you better!

Library Beehive Project
Local Boy Scout, Blake Overton, is building an observation beehive for the library where people will be able to learn about bees by observing them up close. The hive is entirely safe and may inspire others to keep bees. To learn more about the project click here.

Snowshoes Wanted!
The library is seeking donations of snowshoes in good condition that we can lend out (just like we loan out books and ukuleles!) We are particularly interested in kids sizes right now so we can take kids in the nature club out in the woods during the winter. If you have any snow shoes you would like to donate, please bring them to the library. Thank you!

Holiday Closing Schedule
The library will be closed on Thursday December 25, Friday, December 26, and Wednesday, December 31. Please come in and stock up on books and DVDs before Christmas.

Ukulele Circle Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Pull up a ukulele and learn a song! This is a friendly group who welcomes all comers. If you do not have a ukulele but would like to participate, you can check one out from the library. This group stays connected to other players through Meetup.com under the name Catskill Ukulele Group

Book Sale December Specials
Holiday theme books .50 cents each, Oversize, coffee table books, $2 each. (great for gifts!) Mass market paperbacks still .10 eache Special prices for kids and students: All children, and students with ID, get half price on all books in the book sale. This is an on-going promotion.

Tuesdays 10 a.m. Preschool Story Hour
Come join the fun! Each week we do a craft activity, read some books, do yoga, sing, make music together, and make a parade through the library. All are welcome!

Save the Date
Up-Coming Events and Programs

January 1, Library Closed
January 7 & 14 SketchUp Workshop
January 10, 11:30-4:00 Intro to Beekeeping
January 17, 11:30-4:00 Intro to Beekeeping
January 24, Master Gardener Workshop
February 16, 10:30 a.m. Robinson Wildlife
February 21, Master Gardener Workshop
March 2, Catskill Native Plants Lecture
March 7, Master Gardener Workshop
March 21, Master Gardener Workshop
April 19, Piano Plus! Classical Music Concert

New Library Hours
Monday 10-8 Tuesday 10-5 Wednesday 12-8 Thursday 2-8 Friday 1-5 Saturday 10-4

Weekly Groups at OFL
Preschool Story Hour Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Yoga Wednesdays at 9 a.m. $5-7 (Gentle) Thursdays at 7 p.m. $5-7 (Gentle) Saturdays at 10 a.m. $10 (Mixed level) Ukelele Circle Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Knitting Circle Wednesdays at noon. A.A. Meeting Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

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