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Smith Memorial Library news
Starting Monday, July 6, the Smith Memorial Library will be open on weekdays from 10 a.m. EDT to 4 p.m. EDT, and on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. EDT. Capacity is limited, face coverings are required, and social distancing rules apply. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and computers and office services are available on a limited basis. Enhanced sanitization and book-quarantine protocols are in place, and touchless browsing is encouraged. Safe return bins will be located throughout the Smith. Any transactions will be contact-free, and the preferred payment is exact change. While newspapers are currently unavailable, magazines may be checked out by request. In-person programs, meetings, and food and beverage sharing are not permitted. Remote services continue at www.smithlibrary.com and library@chq.org, or by calling 716-357-6296.
Chautauqua Women’s Club
At 3:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 7, on CHQ Assembly, award-winning entrepreneur, engineer, and tech evangelist Megan Smith will give her lecture “20for2020: The (Inclusive) Future of Innovation, Work, AI, Living Planet, and Democracy #CollectiveGenius” to kick off the Chautauqua Women’s Club Virtual Contemporary Issues Forum Lecture Series. Following the lecture there will be a live Q-and-A.
Weekly Conversation with Michael Hill and Candy Maxwell
Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill and Board of Trustees Chair Candy Maxwell will hold the second of nine weekly community webinars at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 9, on the Virtual Porch. Log in to CHQ Assembly to register for the webinar. Thursday’s session invites Chautauquans to share their observations on and aspirations for CHQ Assembly. Maxwell and Hill will respond to questions submitted during this Virtual Porch event.
CLSC Book Discussion
Chautauqua Institution Director of Literary Arts Sony Ton-Aime and CLSC Octagon Manager Stephine Hunt lead a Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Book Discussion on Monica Sok’s A Nail the Evening Hangs On at 12:30 p.m. EDT Monday, July 6 on the Virtual Porch.
