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
The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair commemorated the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in the New World. Norway’s contribution to the fair was to build and sail a true Viking ship across the Atlantic to demonstrate that the Vikings could have arrived centuries before Columbus. The Viking, a 75-foot long ship with oak planks fastened with iron rivets and caulked with cow’s hair cord, was built in Norway, sailed across the Atlantic, navigated through the
Erie Canal into Lake Erie, on through Huron and finally into Lake Michigan, becoming one of the most popular attractions at the fair. Over 67 years later, conclusive evidence of a Viking settlement predating Columbus was found in Newfoundland, Canada. Join Timothy Boyce on Wednesday, 11/19, 1 PM, for an epic sailing adventure and its impact on history.
Stephen C. Compton is a pottery scholar, collector, and author of numerous articles and nine books including “It’s Just Dirt.” More technically, it’s clay, a fine-grained natural soil containing hydrous aluminum phyllosilicates.
Join Denny Crowe and Cindy Caldwell for two craft sessions for the Holidays. Spots are free but limited for each session so reserve now. Morning tabletop session is for first timers. For both sessions, bring containers and an idea of the size that you want for your piece. We will have some greenery on hand, but you are encouraged to bring sturdy material such as white pine, magnolia, cedar, holly, rhododendron, etc. Please bring clippers and gloves. We can help you refresh your old bows, and demonstrate how to make new ones. Light refreshments available. Reserve your spot at the links below:
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