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)
clsc@chq.org
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 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.
2023 CLSC Selections
June 29 @ 3:30 pm Week One (June 24–July 1)
CLSC – One Hundred Saturdays with Michael Frank
Hall of Philosophy | CHQ Assembly
July 20 @ 3:30 pm Week Four (July 15–22)
CLSC – Under the Skin with Linda Villarosa
Hall of Philosophy | CHQ Assembly
August 3 @ 3:30 pm Week Six (July 29–August 5)
CLSC – Pride and Prejudice with Kate Hamill
Hall of Philosophy
August 10 @ 3:30 pm Week Seven (August 5–12)
CLSC – Damnation Spring with Ash Davidson
Hall of Philosophy | CHQ Assembly
August 17 @ 3:30 pm Week Eight (August 12–19)
CLSC – American Midnight with Adam Hochschild
Hall of Philosophy | CHQ Assembly
August 24 @ 3:30 pm Week Nine (August 19–27)
CLSC – The Wild Fox of Yemen with Threa Almontaser
Hall of Philosophy | CHQ Assembly