Olive Free Library

4033 Route 28A

West Shokan, NY 12494

Director's Message

Pardon our dust! We are replacing the carpet in the community room with a cork floor and the project has disrupted some of our programs that normally happen in that room. The new floor will be great for all the things the room is currently used for like yoga, concerts, story hour, etc. It will also be good for things we couldn't do with a carpet, like dancing! We expect the project to be complete during the first week of May.

The last Piano Plus concert of the season will be on Saturday, May 28 and will feature pianist Mei Hsuan-Huang. Audiences have been thoroughly thrilled by the first two performances this season. This is a great opportunity to hear world-class musicians right in our backyard, and is a wonderful treat for out-of-town guests.

The annual meeting of the Olive Free Library Association will be on Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. There will be an annual report to the community followed by refreshments. All are welcome.

In case you missed signing up, it's not too late. We are now a Friday drop off location for Rondout Valley Organics, a group of local organic farms in the Rondout Valley. It is similar to a CSA but includes more than vegetables and more flexibility. Please visit the website to learn more about the farms and find out how to join. There will be lots of vegetables available during the growing season.

The monthly community dinners are really a hit. The next one will be on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. The Boy Scouts do a wonderful job of serving, and everyone enjoys visiting and getting to share a meal with neighbors. Please come, and spread the word.

See you at the library!

--Katie
director@olivefreelibrary.org

(8 speaker surround sound, overhead projector)
Spotlight
Thursday, May 5, 6:00 p.m.

The Big Short
Thursday, May 12, 6:00 p.m.

The Lady in the Van

Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m.

May 5
Spotlight

(R)

Awarded Best Motion Picture Oscar in 2016! When the Boston Globe's tenacious "Spotlight" team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. Directed by Tom McCarthy. Rated 96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes!

May 12

The Big Short
(Rated R)

In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors' money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and other greedy opportunists. Together, these men make a fortune by taking full advantage of the impending economic collapse in America. Rated 88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes!

May 19

The Lady in the Van

(Rated PG-13)

This film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Rated 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes!

Monday, May 2 & 9, 2-3 p.m. Electronics Lab for Ages 9-12
The first meetings of this homeschoolers electronics lab went really well. Others can join in and learn about components and circuitry via various show & tell projects. Led by Adam Funk (a 9-year old with a passion for electronics). Adam show how to use inputs, sensors and displays using the Arduino Uno Board. Please call the library to sign up and learn more.

Thursday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. Lego Fun Projects!
Please Note: Lego Fun Projects will return to the Third Thursday of the month in June. Come do Lego projects at the library. We supply the Legos and a theme, you supply the creativity!

Tuesday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Community Quilting-Project Linus
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. Please note: no meeting will be held in June or July.

Thursday, May 12, 6 - 8 p.m. Adult Coloring Club
Guess what? Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Coloring clubs are forming all over the United States. It's relaxing, it's creative, and it's extra-fun to do with others. The library will have supplies if you don't have any, or bring your own projects.

Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.
Beyond Mom--Workshop for Women

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will explore through dialogue and art, in a safe, judgment-free environment our multiple identities, what it means to be a sister, daughter, mother, wife, partner, lover, friend and colleague. And, most importantly, you will explore and discover what it means to be you- to be an "I" in this world filled with "we". Pre-registration is required.

Facilitated by Henrietta L. Shannon a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years in the field of psychotherapy and clinical practice.

Monday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. Beekeeping Support Group
Do you keep bees or want to do so? Come and share information, or learn from experts. Go to hvhives.com for more information about his monthly group. Each month a topic related to supporting beekeeping is covered. Beginners and seasoned beekeepers are all very welcome!

Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 p.m. Annual Library Board of Trustees Meeting
After a short business meeting we will have an annual report to the community and refreshments will be served. Please join us!

Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. Lego Fun Projects!
Come do Lego projects at the library. We supply the Legos and a theme, you supply the creativity!

Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m.
Free Reiki Clinic

Reiki means 'universal life force'. It is the vital energy that naturally flows through and nurtures all living things. Receiving Reiki is known to have a soothing, healing, refreshing and balancing effect on the whole being. While you lie fully clothed and covered on a comfortable massage table, listening to soft music, the practitioner will place her hands gently on your body and allow the Reiki energy to flow. Clients often feel warmth or a pleasant tingling, although each client's experience will be unique. Many clients relax so deeply they fall asleep. Reiki is not allied to any particular religion or belief system. Sessions are 45 minutes each starting at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30.

Pre-registration required.

Saturday, May 21, 4:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group

Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times Book Review, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Seattle Times and many publications.

"A profound, startling, and beautifully crafted debut novel, The Sympathizer is the story of a man of two minds, someone whose political beliefs clash with his individual loyalties. In dialogue with but diametrically opposed to the narratives of the Vietnam War that have preceded it, this novel offers an important and unfamiliar new perspective on the war: that of a conflicted communist sympathizer." (NPR)

Thursday, May 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Free Community Dinner
Addressing the lack of opportunities people have to gather in the community, the Olive Boy Scouts invite you to the first of a series of monthly community dinners. The Boy Scouts serve soup and fresh bread to anyone in the community who wants to come to the library to have supper. Bread is generously donated by Bread Alone Bakery.

Saturday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pressure Canning Workshop

Get ready for the growing season! In this workshop you will learn the methods of pressure canning in order to safely preserve fresh foods. Each participant will come away from the workshop with a canned item. This course is taught by Cornell Cooperative of Ulster County. Janie Greenwald is a Nutrition Educator and Master Food Preserver.

There is a workshop fee of $15 per person (normally $30, the workshop cost is being subsidized by the library).

This workshop is limited to ten participants so please sign up early.

Saturday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. Piano Plus! Concert
Final concert of the season! Suggested Donation $12. Renowned pianist Mei Hsuan-Huang will play: Mozart Sonata in F Major Chopin Nocturne Op. 9 No.2 Chopin Nocturne Op. 55 No.2 Chopin Ballade No.1 in G Minor Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No.4 Rachmaninoff Etude Op. 39 No.1 Rachmaninoff Moment Music No.1 Rachmaninoff Moment Music No.4 M

Save the Date
Up-Coming Events and Programs

Saturday, June 4, 2:00 p.m., Local History Lecture: Diaries of Elwyn Davis
Thursday, June 9, 6:00 p.m., Magic the Gathering Workshop
Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. Local History Hike with Budd Eckert
Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. Local History Lecture on 1903 Catskill Road Race
Saturday, June 25, 2:00 p.m., Alice Bierhorst Concert
Saturday, June 25, 7:00 p.m., Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13)
Thursday, June 30, 6:00 p.m., Summer Reading Kickoff for Adults: Robert Burke Warren Reading from book Perfectly Broken
Friday, July 1, 1:00 p.m., Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival for kids

Jukebox Jewels Singing Circle Wednesdays* 1:30-2:30 p.m. *(No circle on May 4)
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 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) Singing Circle Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ukulele Circle Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. A.A. Meeting Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

Olive Free Library 845-657-2482