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Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library continues to partner with Anna Cooková, an instructor with CzechTalk, to offer online Czech language and culture lessons. Beginner’s Czech Language & Culture I begins on Monday, June 7, 2021. Each class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time every Monday from June...

History on Tap: with Historian Mark Stoffer Hunter

We’re back! Join the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library at Iowa Brewing Company for our first official History on Tap of 2021. Legendary local Historian, Mark Stoffer Hunter, is back to bring us a deep dive into all things Cedar Rapids history. The event is free, but if you desire some delicious craft...

Czechia and the Future of the EU

In this talk Petr Fleischmann will be drawing upon current discussions about the future of European integration and about the upcoming conference on the future of Europe, which is currently being prepared. Journalist and university professor, current Chairman of the Editorial Board of the New Presence, Mr. Fleischmann has been the Advisor to the Czech...

Czech Rye Bread

In this class we are going to prepare the delicious Czech version of rye bread. It is full of flavor that is even more delicious thanks to the addition of caraway seeds. This bread is so good that is would be no surprise if it became your favorite. Note: Suitable for vegetarians.Our popular virtual cooking...

Mramorová Bábovka: Famous Czech Marble Bundt Cake

This class will be a lot of fun, cooking with a recipe you will use many times over. We are going to prepare a traditional Czech Marble Bundt cake. It is the perfect marriage of gentle vanilla favor combined with decadent chocolate flavor. Note: Suitable for vegetarians.Our popular virtual cooking classes continue! Cook and eat...

Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join the NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolaches with President & CEO, Cecilia Rokusek. Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live. Join us as we meet NCSML Curator Stefanie Kohn. Learn more about Stefanie, our archives and...

Free First Saturday for Students

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

We live in a vibrant state for food with over 88,000 farms that produce more eggs, corn, and soybeans than any other state. Along with a strengthened commitment to grow food for the local area, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library invites students of all ages to join us on the first Saturday...