CLSC Lectures
Reading together since 1878, the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle has remained a leader in adult education through quality programming.
Each summer, the CLSC chooses at least nine books of literary quality and invites the authors to Chautauqua present their work to an audience of approximately 1,000 readers.
Contact Information
CLSC Octagon
716-357-6293 (in-season)
[email protected]
Department of Education
716-357-6310
Chautauqua Institution
Attn: Department of Education/CLSC
PO Box 28
Chautauqua, NY 14722
Young Readers program
The CLSC Young Readers program encourages the enjoyment of good reading. The books have been chosen for their quality, the variety of styles and subjects, and their appeal to young adult readers. A special program is offered at 1:00 p.m. each Sunday on the Hultquist Center Porch. Book selections and program information are fully described in the Young Readers brochure available in-season at the CLSC Octagon.
2022 CLSC Selections
July 7 @ 3:30 pm Week Two (July 2–9)
CLSC – Braiding Sweetgrass with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Hall of Philosophy
July 14 @ 3:30 pm Week Three (July 9–16)
CLSC – Civil Resistance with Erica Chenoweth
Hall of Philosophy
August 25 @ 3:30 pm Week Nine (August 20–28)
CLSC – The Final Revival of Opal & Nev with Dawnie Walton
Hall of Philosophy