The Lakeside Chautauqua Community
Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle
About
The Lakeside Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (CLSC) is a local organization affiliated with the New York Chautauqua Institute CLSC, which was formed in 1878 to support reading and learning about nature, art, literature, philosophy and science. The New York chapter provides a reading list each year, from which the local membership chooses two books to read during the off-season for discussion at the round table sessions each summer.
Membership Information
Membership in the CLSC is open to anyone interested in reading, learning and discussing a wide variety of literary works, both fiction and nonfiction. The long-term goal of all members of the CLSC is to read 12 works from an approved list of books that extends back to the year 1878. Those who complete this task are honored as official graduates of the CLSC.
Additional Information
2025 Events
Round Table Book Discussion
1 p.m., Thursday, July 10 | Fountain Inn Aigler Room
Mexican White Boy by Matt de la Pena : A Novel
Discussion Leader: Donna Myers
CLSC Graduation Ceremony: TBA
Multiple Book Review
1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7 | Fountain Inn Aigler Room
- Richard Hudson– How We Made Artificial Intelligence – How It Will Change Everything by Martha Brockenbrough
- Dave Blank – World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
- Cindy Grimm – The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
- Francine Stetz – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Round Table Book Discussion
1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14 | Fountain Inn Aigler Room
The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance by Dan Egan
Discussion Leader: Peggy Malone
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Lakeside Chautauqua is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of families, friends, volunteers and its dedicated staff. Our Chautauqua programming and upkeep of the facilities and grounds are made possible through the philanthropic support of generous Lakesiders like you.
