The community is encouraged to mark their calendars for the Lanier Library Book Sale Sept. 19-21.

At this semi-annual book sale, book lovers can shop for a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. The sale includes CDs, DVDs and other media as well. All materials are in good condition.

The sale will be held each day from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Thursday, Sept. 19 sale is for members only (new memberships are available at the door). The Friday and Saturday sales are open to all.

Lanier Library is one of only a few membership/subscription libraries still in operation in the United States.

The library houses more than 23,000 books (popular fiction and nonfiction as well as classics), periodicals, DVDs, CDs and more. The library is located at 72 Chestnut Street at the corner of Melrose Ave. and Chestnut St. in Tryon.

– article submitted by Marla Cassida