Olive Free Library

4033 Route 28A

West Shokan, NY 12494

Director's Message

For five Fridays in October we had a group of kids from Bennett Elementary come to the library for an after school nature club program. Each week we went into the woods with an environmental educator and learned more about nature. We plan to offer two more sessions this school year. This program has been supported by a generous grant from the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health. (Thank you!).

The community quilting group that meets on the second Tuesday of the month recently delivered 71 beautiful quilts to Project Linus of Ulster County. These quilts will be given to homeless and terminally ill children in Ulster County. This is an active and fun group if you like to sew and want to give back in the community. They made one quilt for us to raffle at the holiday fair!

In the past few months we have featured pictures from our pollinator garden, but no more! We had a couple of cold nights that killed all the flowers. We could use help clearing up the pollinator garden for winter, so if you are inclined to volunteer a few hours please let us know!

We are still collecting emails of people who would like to receive weekly update emails. If you would like to be on this list, sign up here.

We are currently looking for more people to join the library's board of trustees. Right now we could especially use someone with skills in building, contracting or architecture to help us set priorities for building improvements and review bids from contractors, and we are always looking for people who are good at event planning, and lots of other skills. The monthly board meetings are open to the public, and those interested in joining the board are encouraged to sit in on a meeting.

One of our librarians, Betsey Massee, is going back to being a school librarian. Betsey has been a vibrant member of our library team and will be missed very much! She will be working at the library in the evening on Monday, Nov. 2 if you want to come by and wish her good luck in her new job. In mid-November, Jamie Wood will join the library team. Jamie has a diverse background in education as a teacher, and more recently in non-profit program management. She will be an asset to the library in many ways, not the smallest of which are her friendliness and lovely smile.

See you at the library!

--Katie
director@olivefreelibrary.org

Thursday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Night for Kids
In this new program on the first Thursday of the month, we do an evening of arts and crafts for kids. This month we will celebrate the season by making paper bag trees with colorful leaves. Please pre-register for this program by calling the library.

Spy

Thursday, November 5, 6:00 p.m.

Jurassic World

Thursday, November 12, 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Holmes
Thursday, December 3, 6:00 p.m.

Ant-Man
Thursday, December 17
6:00 p.m.

November 5

Spy

(Rated R)

Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes: Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency's most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster..

November 12
Jurassic World

(Rated PG-13)

A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Everything is going well until the park's newest attraction--a genetically modified giant stealth killing machine--escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.

December 3
Mr. Holmes
(Rated PG)
Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes: Mr. Holmes is a new twist on the world's most famous detective. In his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love - before it's too late.

December 17

Ant-Man

(Rated PG-13)
Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Friday, Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m. SPCA Humane Education (for kids K-3)
Kids will learn about how to care for animals and safe ways to approach animals that they do not know. This is a fun and interactive program designed to promote love of animals.

Saturday, November 7, 6-8 p.m. Lego Fun!
Get ready to roll with Legos. We will try our hand at making rubber-band powered vehicles and we will race them.

Tuesday, November 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Community Quilting
Bring your sewing machine and a bag lunch and work with others to create quilts for children in need. Please contact the library to find out additional tools to bring such as rotary cutter and mat.

Wallace and Gromit

Wednesday, November 11, 3:00 p.m.

Inside Out

Saturday, November 14, 7:00 p.m.

Shaun the Sheep
Saturday, November 28, 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 11, 3 p.m. School Holiday Matinee

Wallace & Gromit, The First Three Adventures

Getting ready for Shaun the Sheep by watching the first three short-film adventures of Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, and A Close Shave.

Saturday, November 14, 7:00 p.m. Movie Night!

Inside Out

Rated 98% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! Inside Out is an outstandingly original, heartfelt story from Pixar about growing up and learning to handle your biggest emotions. Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions - Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life.

Saturday, November 28, 2:00 p.m. Family Matinee

Shaun the Sheep

Rated 99% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan, and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. Red Cross Shelter Training, Part 2
Learn how to be a shelter volunteer during an emergency. You do not have to have taken part 1 to attend this workshop. Please call the library to sign up. Volunteers will open the library as a shelter in case of an emergency.

Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. Reading with Rover
Certified therapy dogs are the perfect companions to help reluctant readers gain more confidence in their reading skills. The dogs are incredibly patient and friendly.

Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Beekeeping Group
Each month there is a presentation and discussion on a topic of interest to beekeepers. All levels of experience are welcome! You can also find out more at hvhives.com.

Wednesday, November 18, 6-8 p.m. Lego Fun!
We will keep the Legos moving this month with Lego zip-line projects!

Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Community members are welcome to observe library's board meetings. If you are considering joining the board attending a meeting is the best way to find out how the board operates.

Saturday, November 21, 10:30 a.m.
Documentary Movie Screening: Deep Water

Deep Water: The Building of the Catskill Water System. The True Story of the Ashokan Reservoir, the Schoharie Reservoir and the Ten Lost Towns.

By Artie Traum, Robbie Dupree, and Tobe Carey

Come and learn about the history of Olive and the fate of its hamlets below the reservoir. This documentary includes over 900 rare photos and vintage film clips.

This program is sponsored by the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program and will include a question and answer period and the library's museum room will be open.

Book Group

Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m.

The Reluctant Psychic: A Memoir

By Suzan Saxman

We all, as children, saw imaginary friends and heard monsters in the closet. But for Suzan Saxman, those friends and monsters didn't go away-and they weren't imaginary. They were the dead who came to her from the time she was a little girl with urgent messages for the living. Raised in a house filled with secrets, she saw and spoke the truth as soon as she could talk, alarming the nuns in her convent school with her revelations and terrifying her own mother with her strange visions.

Come discuss this with other book lovers!

Saturnday, November 21, 3:00 p.m. Classical Music Concert: Blue Elm Trio

Monday, November 23, 6:00 p.m. Holiday Flower Arrangements (make & take)
Ikebana artist Sachiko Plitkins will lead us in making beautiful floral centerpieces for the holidays. There is a $10 materials fee, and you must sign up in advance, space is limited.

Thursday, November 26 and Friday November 27 Library Closed

Saturday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. A, B, Cs and Ds of Medicare
In this free and informative seminar we will discuss: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), Medicare Supplement Plans (AARP), Part D Prescription Plans, LIS (Low Income Subsidy) and EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage).

Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Annual Holiday Fair!

Jukebox Jewels Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
We sing the most fun songs from a wide timespan! 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 is a music therapist and educator. She plays piano, accordion, and harp, among other things. (This is Julia leading the merriment at our Summer Reading kickoff carnival in July).

Catskill Ukulele Group 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 everyone plays an instrument in a parade through the library. All are welcome!

Library Beehive Project
Update-Safety glass has arrived

Local Boy Scout, Blake Overton, is building an observation beehive for the library thanks to many donations raised in the past year. He is now in the construction phase of the project. The safety glass arrived recently which will allow us to observe the bees. As you can tell from the picture, the hive is quite large! The hive fits into a kiosk which Blake designed, drew in a CAD program and which he is also building.

Save the Date Up-Coming Events and Programs
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6:00 p.m. Holiday Craft Project Make & Take Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts for Kids Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:00 p.m. Movie: Mr. Holmes Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6:00 p.m. Holiday Craft Project Make & Take Saturday, Dec. 12, 10-4 Holiday Fair! Thursday, December 17, 6:00 p.m. Movie: Ant-Man Saturdays, January 9 & 16, Intro to Beekeeping

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. (Gentle) Ukulele Circle Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Singing Circle Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Knitting Circle Wednesdays at 11 a.m. A.A. Meeting Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Olive Free Library 845-657-2482