Smith Memorial Library is a member of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System. It is located on Bestor Plaza on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. It offers a wide variety of books, magazines, videos, DVDs, and recordings as well as internet access on seven computers on the second floor as well as an open wireless internet network. The library is open year-round, though with limited hours from September 1 to June 14, during Chautauqua's off-season.
The building is a contributing property in the Chautauqua Institution Institution Historic District.