NCSML Blog

Skala Bartizal Library receives photos and periodical from 1968 Soviet invasion3/9/2022 NCSML recently received a set of photos and a periodical that were from the time of the August 1968 Soviet invasion…

Double Your Impact During the Korvas Family Matching ChallengeA simple business card for Kislinger and Korvas, a grocery store at 1336 First Avenue in New York, is an heirloom and part of…

100 years since the birth of Alexander DubčekNovember 27, 2021 marks 100 years since the birth of Alexander Dubček. He was a Slovak politician who served as the First Secretary of the…

When I was a child, I loved listening to my parents tell stories about our family. The tales they shared were a bridge between the past and present. I didn’t meet all…

Top 10 most romantic things to do, see, and enjoy this Valentine’s Day with the NCSML.Celebrate your Czech and Slovak heritage with the one you love! 1. Our Custom Charm Collection celebrates…

Interview with Filip HeydukThe Czech Post recently released a new stamp honoring the Czech Republic’s essential workers for their service during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Filip Heyduk, a graphic artist in Prague,…

Czechs and Collins AerospaceWritten and illustrated by NCSML intern Melina Testin. Q: What commonalties do Czechs and Collins Aerospace share besides having a large presence in Cedar Rapids? A: Robots! Open through…

Artists as Activists spotlight: Juanma GarcíaWritten and illustrated by NCSML intern Melina Testin.  “…la mayor conexión que tiene mi obra con el arte contemporáneo es que a día de hoy la estoy…