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
Dawn Tripp’s novel “Georgia” was a national bestseller, finalist for the New England Book Award, and winner of the Mary Lynn Kotz Award for Art in Literature.
Her latest novel, “Jackie”, is a window into the world of a woman who led many different lives: Jackie, Jacks, Jacqueline, Miss Bouvier, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Onassis, Jackie O. It is at once a deeply human story and a captivating work of imagination that comes right up against what she was thinking and feeling, what she was afraid of, fought for, and believed in.
“An intimate, episodic narrative… Tripp’s wonderful, pointillistic skill with physical description and the deft, empathetic leaps she takes — jumping off from letters, contemporary memoirs and photographs snapped of the former First Lady — gives “Jackie” undeniable emotional punch…Tripp’s book stands out for its psychological acuity… notable for its admirable emphasis on the intelligence and grace of this valiant American woman.”
—Washington Post
Seating is limited for this Distinguished Speaker Series event, reserve your spot here.
COMING IN 2025
JANUARY 4: Annual Members’ Holiday Party, 2-4 PM
JANUARY 15: FDR’s Secretary Missy LeHand with reenactor Kathryn Smith
FEBRUARY 9: Birding, a Felburn Nature and Wildlife Series Program
MARCH 30: Distinguished Speaker Series Program with Tommy Tomlinson author of “Dogland”
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