The Smith Memorial Library
...on Facebook Hours of Operation Weekdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday: Noon–3 p.m. Contact Information Scott Ekstrom Library Director library@chq.org 716-357-6296 Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Easter, Mother’s Day, Day before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day Weekend, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Search, Hold, Renew and Download catalog-search...
Announcing the 2024 Abrahamic Program for Young Adults
...as our commonalities. Zack Steinberg is a song leader and Jewish program coordinator from Buffalo, New York. He grew up attending diverse public schools while also attending his temple’s religious school and spending summers at Camp Lakeland, a Jewish sleepaway camp. At Lakeland, he learned to play guitar, conduct Shabbat services, and create community away from home. After completing degrees in music and business at the University at Buffalo, he moved to New York City...
Week Three 2026
...already occurred Monday, July 13th 2026 @ 10:45 am Amphitheater & Online Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane Sorry – this event has already occurred. Click here to explore our upcoming events. Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane are two of the nation’s leading experts in immigration, migration and asylum policy. The pair will present in tandem, building on the Chautauqua Lecture Series theme of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?,” with an examination of our national...
Building a More Sustainable Future on Earth Day & Beyond
...celebrate Earth Day in 2024, now more than ever, it serves as a stark reminder that our planet needs us today and every day. With our natural resources under unprecedented strain and the effects of climate change spanning the globe, this isn’t just one day on the calendar — it’s a call to action that can be answered all year long. Though the challenges planet faces are numerous, so too are the opportunities for change. ...
Santa Fe’s Art Scene with Judy Barie
...in a universal support of artists both financially and professionally. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 1 Welcome to Santa Fe Plan to transfer from the Albuquerque International Sunport to your hotel on the Santa Fe Plaza by midafternoon. After settling into your hotel, prepare authentic Southwestern cuisine in a hands-on cooking class at the bespoke Santa Fe School of Cooking. Included Meal: Dinner Accommodations: La Fonda on the...
Chautauqua County Day
Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Chautauqua County Day. Residents of Chautauqua County have free admission and parking from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Chautauqua County Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day, beaches, and so much more! Please bring proof of residency for entry. Youth 12 and under are always free at Chautauqua! Chautauqua County Day: Featured Events 9:15 a.m. (Hall of Philosophy)...
Chautauqua at 150 Preview Events
...PBS When and Where to Watch The documentary premieres on PBS stations on February 11 at 10 p.m. EST. After that, Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise will be available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS app for 28 days beginning February 11. After this 28-day free screening window, it will move into Passport. In addition, Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise: Live at Chautauqua (the two-hour performance) will be available for members to stream exclusively in Passport beginning February...
Colonial Williamsburg: Ideas that Shaped a Nation with Jordan Steves
...beloved Smith Memorial Library, the Chautauqua Institution Archives, plus all CLS speaker and lecture-focused events such as master classes and partnerships. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 1 Arrival and Welcome Arrive in Williamsburg and check in to the iconic Williamsburg Inn, ideally situated adjacent to the Historic Area. This evening, gather with fellow Chautauquans for a private welcome dinner hosted by Colonial Williamsburg leadership. The evening offers an...
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
...Rebecca Nagle is an award-winning journalist and a citizen of Cherokee Nation. She is the writer and host of the podcast This Land. Her writing on Native representation, federal Indian law, and tribal sovereignty has been featured in the Atlantic, the Washington Post, the Guardian, USA Today, Indian Country Today, and other publications. She is a Peabody Award nominee and the recipient of the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, Women’s Media Center’s Exceptional Journalism Award, and...
Week Four 2026
...— and what would it take to reverse course? Join designers, economists and environmental advocates for a conversation about durability, repair culture and reimagining value in a throwaway age. Confirmed Lectures July 20 @ 10:45 am Week Four (July 18–25) David Wallace-Wells Amphitheater | CHQ Assembly $40 View Details David Wallace-Wells This event has already occurred Monday, July 20th 2026 @ 10:45 am Amphitheater & Online David Wallace-Wells Sorry – this event has already...