Come explore the world of trolls with the Scandinavian Library! Our library volunteer Maya will read a Norwegian children’s book in both Norwegian and English. During the story, littles will have an opportunity to decorate their own Troll to take home! We’ll have coloring pages, markers, crayons, yarn, and assorted bits and bobs to customize […]
The Love That Remains (original Icelandic title: Ástin sem eftir er) is a story of an Icelandic family in which the parents are separating. Anna, an artist, and Magnus, a fisherman, share three children and live in Iceland’s stunning countryside. With wit and depth, auteur Hlynur Pálmason explores a year in the family’s life through […]
BERSERK RETURNS! Sharpen your axes and gather your clan—BERSERK, our epic Viking festival, is storming back into town on Saturday, October 10th! *Originally scheduled for September 26th, postponed to October 10th due to weather TWO Rival Viking Encampments will take over the front lawn—witness them playing traditional Viking games, and clashing in combat demonstrations throughout […]
History • Meaning • Divination • Everyday Practice Curious about the ancient symbols of the Norse world? Join us for a full-day introduction to the runes with Behzad "Bear" Bakhshandeh, an initiated Shaman in The Northern Tradition Shamanism Guild and practicing Norse Pagan. Together you'll explore: ✨ The history and origins of the Elder Futhark […]
Finnish author Tove Jansson’s 1972 novel Sommarboken (The Summer Book) has been adapted into a stunning film starring Glenn Close. Writing for RogerEbert.com, critic Nell Minow describes it as “a haiku of a movie, conveying profound thoughts about time, memory, loss, and nature through a simplified, meditative, cinematic language of exquisite images and gentle music.” […]
The Scandinavian Cultural Center is proud to present a collection of work by artist Dr. Albert R. Frederick. Along with his wife Suzanne, Dr. Frederick spent many years traveling the world and later resided at the Scandinavian Living Center until his passing this summer. He was prolific in his photography throughout his travels, capturing images […]
The Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library is excited to be hosting a theater workshop this summer! This is a new program from the SCC&L as a part of our mission to bring the best of the Nordic arts to all. We are excited to showcase a work that is a part of Norwegian culture and […]
Join us at the SCC&L for our outdoor Midsummer festival! Celebrate the summer solstice adorned in a flower crown and dancing around the maypole, or sit back and enjoy your picnic lunch while listening to the live music. There’s something for everyone, and all ages are welcome. - boxed lunch prepared by Kaffestugan - live […]
Calling all crafters! Are you… - Looking to meet others with similar interests? - Excited to spend a morning with your current craft project, - Or need inspiration for a new one? If the answer to any of the above is YES, head to the Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library for our Nordic Knit & […]
We are thrilled to host a screening of Kings of Kubb, featuring a personalized recorded introduction from directors Steve Dayton and B.J. Hollars. If you’re already a kubb pro, we know you’ll want to see this exciting documentary and join us for some games of kubb (also called “viking chess” on the lawn afterwards. If […]
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