Join Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, President and CEO of NCSML, for another monthly edition of Coffee & Kolach. This month she is joined by Jason Everott, winner of the 2025 Prague Getaway trip. He shares his amazing photos from his travels in and around Prague.

Cecilia is also joined by Luis Flores, Sr. ...

Join Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, President and CEO of NCSML, for another monthly edition of Coffee & Kolach. This month she starts with interviewing the visiting Kovačica Naïve Artists. These artists are providing exhibit tours and putting on art workshops.

Library Director David Muhlena joins Cecilia ...

NCSML welcomes Tomáš Foltýn, General Director of the National Library of the Czech Republic, for a special presentation entitled, "When the Secret of Secrets Becomes Reality." This is the first time a representative from the National Library has visited NCSML. Learn about the National Library and...

On Sunday, June 28 a reception was held celebrating the arrival of iconic symbols of Czech history and heritage. Guests had the opportunity to view the replica jewels up close, learn about their significance and symbolism, and enjoy music by Iowa Accordion Club.

The replica crown jewels were gen...

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library welcomes Karol Samuelčík for a live concert to give a free performance for NCSML members and the general public. Karol is a classical guitarist and educator at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU), widely recognized for his international...

Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, President and CEO of NCSML, interviews Library Director David Muhlena about updates and events. She also interviews Interim Education Specialist Silvia Urban about upcoming classes and events in June and beyond at NCSML.

Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, President and CEO of NCSML, interviews Luis Flores, Director of Annual Giving and Membership, about Houby Days. She also interviews Anna Tanalski, Cataloging and Special Collections Librarian, about a new Special Book Collection donated by Congressman John L. Mica.

Join Cecilia Rokusek for another edition of Coffee & Kolache exploring the NCSML in March and April

Hop into another edition of Coffee & Kolache to learn what's coming up at the NCSML!

Joža Uprka (1861–1940), a Czech painter, often called the “Artist of the Moravian Soul,” blended academic technique with Impressionist influences to immortalize the customs and folk dress of his native region. Uprka is known for his richly detailed depictions of Moravian folklore, rural life, and...

Juraj Slavik was born in Prague in October 1929, son of the then-minister of the interior, Juraj Slávik. In 1936, Juraj’s father was sent to head the Czechoslovak diplomatic mission in Poland, with whom relations were strained because of both countries’ claims to parts of Upper Silesia. Juraj att...

A project focusing on interviews with representatives of Czechoslovak exile in the USA. It records the life experiences of those who had been forced by circumstances to leave the country of their origin and settles in the US.

Memory Traces – a non-profit association of journalists and historians...

In this episode, host Pavol Demeš welcomes Martina Kolesárová, Executive Director of the internationally respected Pontis Foundation, to discuss the role of civil society in Slovakia and the Foundation’s flagship event - the Impact Summit. The conversation traces the origins and mission of Pontis...

Czech by mother, Slovak by farther, and alpine ski legend by Americans and Canadians - Pavel Šťastný (79). A world class skiing coach from the Czech Republic who was, a couple of weeks ago, introduced into the Vermont Hall of Fame by the Vermont Alpine Ski Association.

For over 35 years, Pavel Š...

In this episode, Pavol Demeš speaks with Jan Surotchak, former President and current board member of the Friends of Slovakia, about the evolution of Slovak–U.S. relations on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Drawing on his long personal and professional engage...

Join us for a special evening of music with Ateneo, the celebrated mixed chamber choir from Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic. Known for their dynamic repertoire and rich harmonies, Ateneo brings the beauty of Czech choral tradition to life with every performance.

Special thanks to the ...

Join host and NCSML CEO Cecilia Rokusek as she walks through some of the incredible holiday products on offer in the NCSML Store this season with Store Director Andrea Siebenmann.