About Us

Thank you for visiting the Chautauqua Bookstore’s Web site. We hope that you have either visited us in person or will some time soon. The Chautauqua Bookstore exists to support and reflect the mission of the venerable and world renowned Chautauqua Institution.

While our primary business is in books written by and about participants in the annual Chautauqua summer programs, we also carry an excellent selection of general interest trade books and classics. We are the only source for CD copies of the wonderful lectures given in our Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy. In addition to our excellent and wide selection of children's books, we carry quality toys for all ages. We offer a wide assortment of quality Chautauqua imprinted clothing, giftware and souvenirs.

We would like you to know that all purchases made at the non-profit Chautauqua Bookstore go to help fund the Institution's educational and artistic programs and that your patronage is deeply appreciated. Also, your satisfaction in purchasing from our Bookstore is 100% guaranteed. We will do whatever we can to insure that your purchases here – whether in store or through this Web site – leave you wanting to do business with us again and again.

Hours

Off Season ► 9 - 5:00 daily

During the Chautauqua Institution Summer Season ► 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily

Special Hours & Events

 Easter...................................... 9 – 1

Inventory – 3 days in mid November...open only for newspapers, cash only

Thanksgiving............................. Closed

Christmas Eve.......................... 9 - 2

Christmas Day.......................... Closed

Location

We are located in the lower level of the Post Office building