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This will be a free event, taking place in the Museum's Main Gallery. No registration is required. Steven Peterson is a poet and playwright living in Chicago. His poetry has appeared in many magazines and journals over the past six years and has now been collected in his new book, Walking Tr...

Svenska Skolan (10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) is for children of school age (Kindergarten – High School) who speak Swedish. Taking place on the same dates as Svenska Skolan, Bullerbyn (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.) is a time for singing cherished children’s songs, reading humorous tales and having lots of fun in Swedi...

Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

Come and celebrate Pippi Longstocking's 80th anniversary with us! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with activities for children and capture the memories with a professional photographer. Optional: dress up as Pippi or any of her friends for an extra dose of fun! $10 registration. Free for infants 12 ...

Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

Svenska Skolan (10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) is for children of school age (Kindergarten – High School) who speak Swedish. Taking place on the same dates as Svenska Skolan, Bullerbyn (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.) is a time for singing cherished children’s songs, reading humorous tales and having lots of fun in Swedi...

A Smörgåsbord of Sound! Sunday, May 18, 5 p.m. The Merula choir invites you to an afternoon concert with Swedish a capella music. You will hear everything from Swedish folksongs to jazz - some familiar songs and hopefully a few surprises! Please note that this concert is at 5 p.m., not 3 p...

Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for this special Genealogy event, with opportunities to: *Learn about other Swedish groups, museums and research centers that will help you on your search *Reserve a spot for a one-on-one 45-minute personalized research experience with trained Swedis...

All are welcome to Scandinavian Jam, where we share tunes and play together. We have people who have joined from many parts of the world and we love meeting new participants! ...

For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture and traditions. The focus will be on chapters 1-3 in the Rivstart textbook*. Classes will be held in English. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instr...

For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 13-15 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jack Rogalla. ...

Beginners II For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ...

For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. A continuation of the Advanced class finishing the Rivstart A1+A2 textbook. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 17-20 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Tuesdays...

For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 7:30 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson. ...

For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 7-10 in the Rivstart textbook*. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7:3...

We will read En man som heter Ove together in class and individually between classes. In addition we may read news articles, watch videos, and listen to music to engage in the Swedish language in a variety of ways. ...

For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and listening skills. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 10-12 in the Rivstart textbook*.Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. - ...

A children's story and craft. In May we will read Forest Bath Right Down This Path by Lisa Robinson, illustrated by Khoa Le. ...

A children's story and craft. In May we will read Forest Bath Right Down This Path by Lisa Robinson, illustrated by Khoa Le. ...

We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In May we will discuss The Couples Trip by Ulf Kvensler. The Zoom meeting information is below. Swedish American Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting....