The Smith Memorial Library is a center of knowledge and community at Chautauqua Institution.
30/08/2026
What a sweet treat: the library is open year-round! Join us “Week 10” Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 to 5 before we take a little Labor Day break.
29/08/2026
Sticking around the grounds? Catch up on your Chautauqua reading by perusing our “Speakers’ Corner”—most books by most 2026 lecturers displayed in order of appearance and available for checkout.
28/08/2026
Congratulations to Melissa and our neighboring library!
Despite the chill and rain, nearly 100 patrons and friends came out on Aug. 24 to offer congratulations to Mayville Library Director Melissa Bartok during a public celebration of her 20 years of service at the village's library.
Our “Authors @ The Smith” 2026 season concludes today. Join author Gary Sirak and Jane Kerschner at 3:30 upstairs in the library as they discuss his book “How to Retire and Not Die.” Limited seating is first-come, first-served.
27/08/2026
Kazoo day was a hoot! Thanks to all y’all ❤️
27/08/2026
Thanks to Friends of Chautauqua Writers Center for a wonderful summer of Locals at the Library! Today’s authors: Dr. Janet Crosier, Nick Smith & Chera Thompson.
26/08/2026
Join us for a bit of silliness:
The 8th (Somewhat) Annual Kazoo Chorale
8/27 4:45
No talent required.
26/08/2026
Authors @ The Smith resumes today at 3:30 with Ron Schmidt discussing “How Am I Treating You?: Living with Civility & Dignity.”
25/08/2026
The Authors @ The Smith series continues today at 3:30 with Jennifer Halls discussing “You Know.” All library programs are free and first-come, first-served.
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