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February 2015

In This Issue

Yoga Class Series

Senior Scam Forum

Singing Circle

Rainbow Loom Group

Thursday Night Movie Series

AARP Tax Preparation

School Holiday Matinee

Family Movie Matinee

Robinson Wildlife

Beekeeping Group

Lego Club

Master Gardener Lecture

Book Club

Alzheimer's Discussion

Nature Club

Beehive Project

Save the Date

Weekly Groups at OFL

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Olive Free Library

4033 Route 28A

West Shokan, NY 12494

Director's Message

Save the Date! On Saturday, March 21, Olive Free Library will hold a Book Fair with huge numbers of books for sale at super low prices, and there will be many other activities and programs offered that day. More details will follow in the March newsletter.

In February we will offer a number of programs that may be of particular interest to seniors. On February 2, we will have a Senior Scam Prevention Forum. On February 23, the Alzheimer's Association will sponsor a lecture covering the basics of memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease as well as detection, causes of the disease, and treatment. Throughout the months of February and March, AARP volunteers are offering free tax preparation help. You do not have to be an AARP member or senior citizen to take advantage of this free service. Please see more about these programs in our newsletter.

Many gardeners bridge the months before the growing season by learning more about successful gardening. We will hold a master gardener lecture this month, and two more in March. We also look forward to having Francis Groeters from Catskill Native Nursery come to give a talk on plants native to the Catskills and surrounding areas.

A new singing circle with begin this month for anyone who likes to sing, whether they think they are good at it or not. There are many benefits to singing with others, so come and give it a try!

Are you a mountain dulcimer player? We have a patron who is interested in gathering with others to play songs of the mountains at the library. If you are interested, please email director@olivefreelibrary.org

We are seeking volunteers to help with our spring book fair. Please contact the library if you are available.

See you at the library!

--Katie
director@olivefreelibrary.org

Yoga Classes
12-Week Series Starts February 2!
Mondays 7 p.m. (Gentle)
Wednesdays 9 a.m. (Gentle)
Saturdays 9 a.m. (Intermediate)

New pricing for 2015: 12-week class card, $48 for Olive residents. For all others, $6 drop-in fee. Drop-ins are welcome.
Hatha Yoga promotes physical health and emotional well being through physical postures (asanas), breath and movement exercises.
These gentle yoga classes are suitable for seniors and those who are just starting out or starting back to yoga. The emphasis is on developing stability by slowly increasing strength, flexibility, and balance.

The Saturday Intermediate class is appropriate for those ready to advance in their practice a bit.

Instructor Kathy Carey brings years of teaching experience, many modes of training and multiple levels of certification to her yoga classes, and is especially attentive to beginners, seniors, and those with injuries.

Tuesday, February 3, 1-3 p.m.
Senior Scam Prevention Forum

In this forum seniors and their caregivers will learn how to prevent becoming victims to scams commonly perpetrated on older citizens. This forum was originally scheduled for December but was cancelled due to snow. Sponsored by NY State Senator James L. Seward in conjunction with the Consumer Protection Bureau. In the event of a snow cancellation, this event will be rescheduled for the following Tuesday, February 10.

Singing Circle!
New Weekly Group!
Wednesdays (Starting February 4)
1:30-2:30 p.m.

In the Singing Circle, everyone can sing! Open to all ages and free. Participants can request a song or bring a song, and be willing to join in with others. Reading music is not necessary.

Musician Julia Haines has led Singing Circles at Cancer Support Community and in educational settings in Philadelphia. She recently relocated back to Olive.
Please call the library to sign up or email programs@olivefreelibrary.org

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Thursday Night Movie Series!
Gone Girl - February 5
Boyhood - February 12
(movies begin at 6:30 p.m.)

Gone Girl (Rated R) is based on Gillian Flynn's award-winning 2012 suspense novel. The 2014 film stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris, and is directed by David Fincher. Set in the Midwest, the story begins as a mystery about a man whose wife has gone missing and the events that follow.

February 12 Boyhood (Rated R) Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Eller Coltrane, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke. Nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture, this movie was shot over 12 years' time, following the story of a family as they aged in real time.

Free Tax Preparation Help Mondays 1-4 p.m. February 9-April 6
AARP is once again organizing a cadre of dedicated volunteers to come in and help you file your taxes online. Appointments are necessary. Please call 845-255-0791, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment.

School Holiday Matinee Friday, February 13, 2:00 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)
Dolphin Tale 2 offers animal antics and sweet, old-fashioned drama that the whole family can enjoy. Common Sense Media says it is appropriate for children ages 7 and up.

Saturday, February 14, Family Movie Matinee 2:00
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Rated PG). Common Sense Media says this, This "sweet, book-based comedy has great family messages." Appropriate for ages 9 and up.

Monday, February 16,10:30 a.m. Robinson Wildlife!
Brian Robinson brings live birds of prey and reptiles to the library and lets us experience these amazing animals up close. He imparts a wealth of information in this fun and interactive program. Free!

Monday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. Beekeeping Group-Guest Speaker
At this month's meeting we will welcome guest speaker, Tom Sotoridy, former Agriculture Consultant, Beecology. He will discuss our ecosystem and things we can do to improve conditions for our bees and our gardens. Free!

Lego Club Wednesday, February 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.

Saturday, February 21, 2 p.m. Container Gardening Master Gardener Lecture
Gardening in containers allows you to grow plants virtually anywhere. This workshop will show you many innovative and inexpensive ways to create container gardens, the best materials, plants and strategies for watering.

Book Club

Saturday, February 21, 4:00 p.m.

Lookaway, Lookaway

By Wilton Barnhardt
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind
Ann B. Ross

This month, readers can choose between two books, or read both and compare. The discussion will compare warmth and sarcasm in these Southern writers.

"'Lookaway, Lookaway' is that rare thing: an excellent long novel that's not long enough.." (NY Times)

"Barnhardt masterfully reimagines the Southern gothic: There is every kind of sordid deed committed, but there is also an abundance of humanity and grace." (Kirkus Starred Review)

Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind is the first in an on-going series of novels focused on Miss Julia.

Come discuss this with other book lovers!

Monday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's: The Basics
In this free, hour-long presentation you will learn about the basics of detecting, preventing, and treating memory loss and Alzheimer's Disease. Offered by the Alzheimer's Association.

Friday, February 27, 4 p.m. Nature Club
In The Nature Club kids go outdoors and observe nature, sometimes with journals, sometimes art and other projects and games.

Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. Using Native Plants in Your Garden
Francis Groeters, PhD, of Catskill Native Nursery will talk to us about the amazingly abundant choices of ornamental and edible native plants available in this area, and the benefits of creating biodiversity in your garden.

Saturday, March 28, 2:00 p.m.
Color for Residential Interiors

For most people, choosing paint colors can be overwhelming. Not only is it necessary to take the room's furnishings into consideration, but paint finish, adjacent room color, sight lines, architecture and light sources, all play an important role in making an informed choice.

This 60 minute talk (plus Q & A) is comprised of a Powerpoint lecture including over 50 examples of how and how not to use color. The talk combines both the science and art of proper color application and an exploration of the profound emotional, psychological and physiological effects that color has on all of us.

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!

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

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
March 2, 9, 23, 30 Computer Programming Class Series March 5, Catskill Native Plants Lecture March 7, Master Gardener Workshop March 21, Library Book Fair March 21, Master Gardener Workshop March 28, Color for Residential Interiors April 11, AARP Defensive Driving Course April 19, Piano Plus! Classical Music Concert

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 - $6 drop-in Mondays at 7 p.m. (Gentle) Wednesdays at 9 a.m. (Gentle) Saturdays at 9 a.m. (Intermediate level) Ukelele Circle Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Knitting Circle Wednesdays at 11 a.m. A.A. Meeting Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Olive Free Library 845-657-2482