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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

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Attn: Department of Education/CLSC
PO Box 28
Chautauqua, NY 14722

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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.

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2022 CLSC Selections

CLSC_Ledger

June 30 @ 3:30 pm Week One (June 25–July 2)

CLSC – Ledger with Jane Hirshfield

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details
CLSC_BraidingSweetgrass

July 7 @ 3:30 pm Week Two (July 2–9)

CLSC – Braiding Sweetgrass with Robin Wall Kimmerer

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details
CLSC_Chenoweth

July 14 @ 3:30 pm Week Three (July 9–16)

CLSC – Civil Resistance with Erica Chenoweth

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details
Meacham_Jon_CLS_072122

July 21 @ 10:45 am Week Four (July 16–23)

Jon Meacham

Amphitheater

$30 Details
CLSC_Outlawed

July 28 @ 3:30 pm Week Five (July 23–30)

CLSC – Outlawed with Anna North

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details
CLSC_Shipstead_Wk6

August 4 @ 3:30 pm

CLSC – Great Circle with Maggie Shipstead

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details
CLSC_Evicted_Wk7

August 9 @ 10:45 am Week Seven (August 6–13)

Matthew Desmond

Amphitheater | CHQ Assembly

$30 Details
CLSC_Busse

August 18 @ 3:30 pm Week Eight (August 13–20)

CLSC – Gunfight with Ryan Busse

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details
CLSC_OpalNev_Wk9

August 25 @ 3:30 pm Week Nine (August 20–28)

CLSC – The Final Revival of Opal & Nev with Dawnie Walton

Hall of Philosophy

$15 Details

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