Programs at Lanier Library are a tradition that started in 1890 when Mrs. Knott shared her opinions about annexing Canada. The tradition continues with speakers and topics ranging from authors to poets, historians to sculptors, crafts workshops to

wine tasting, butterflies to elephants in the Felburn Nature and Wildlife Series, and more. Most are free to the public and some are possible thanks to support from the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation.

Upcoming programs

Birding: Felburn Nature and Wildlife Program

Western North Carolina has always been one of the best places to seek and find newly arrived spring bird migrants such as vireos, warblers, tanagers, and more. Some birding hot spots in our area were
heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene, such as Green River Cove Road, but local birders Kevin Burke and Cheryl Day will share the places you can still go to enjoy the colors, calls, and thrill of a spotting in the upcoming migrations.

Kevin has led birding trips for almost 20 years in the United States, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and elsewhere. Together, he and Cheryl will tell you what to look for in your backyard and within convenient driving distance of Tryon.

Lanier Library Tryon NC Speaker Series Tommy Tomlinson Dogland

To write “Dogland,” Tommy Tomlinson traveled for three years to more than a hundred dog shows from Midwest fairgrounds to Madison Square Garden. At the Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC), get the inside story first hand of what he experienced. Like a real-life version of the mockumentary “Best in Show, “ Tomlinson’s true story follows Striker, a champion Samoyed, and his handler Laura King. After the program, walk next door to the Library to meet the author and mingle with other dog lovers.

Lanier usually welcomes dogs but ironically not this time. Refreshments will be served, so to avoid canine temptation and stress, NO DOGS ALLOWED. Public admission is free thanks to support from the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation.

COMING IN 2025

APRIL 10: PacJam

MAY 21: The Women of the Dark Corner with Jim Stehlik

JUNE 18: Nature Photographer, Corrie Woods, tips and techniques, a Felburn Nature and Wildlife Series Program