The Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln are proud to sponsor the Czech/American Reading Circle. Started in January, 2019, the Reading Circle shares significant books about, by, for, and important to, people of Czech Heritage.
Attendees are not required to have read the book being discussed, however, it helps to have some familiarity with it, and we encourage all participants to contribute any relevant information they may have.
Attendees are not required to have read the book being discussed, however, it helps to have some familiarity with it, and we encourage all participants to contribute any relevant information they may have.
Please join us! The circle meets the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6:15 pm central time
on ZOOM. Everyone is welcome.
Please contact the following or any Board Member for additional information and/or to get your Zoom Link.
Lois Shimerda Rood
on ZOOM. Everyone is welcome.
Please contact the following or any Board Member for additional information and/or to get your Zoom Link.
Lois Shimerda Rood
402-570-2333 lois@loisrood.com
Layne Pierce
402-770-5029 layne.pierce@yahoo.com
Mila Saskova-Pierce
402-770-4624 msaskova-pierce1@unl.edu
The Czech/American Reading Circle is continuing with its eighth year of reviewing great books.
Please join us the last Tuesday each month.
The Czech/American Reading Circle is continuing with its eighth year of reviewing great books.
Please join us the last Tuesday each month.
MEETING INFORMATION:
Join Zoom: 6:15 p.m. Presentation: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.THE ZOOM LINK:
Our Zoom Link is the same for ALL of the Reading Circle Sessions.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87384971615?pwd=anI0UXQ4T0I3Qk44RE16emhISGI5QT09
Meeting ID: 873 8497 1615; Passcode: 123553
Past Reading Circle Brochures:
2026 Reading Circle Brochure
2026 Reading Circle Brochure
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The Czech/American
Reading Circle
Český čtenářský kroužek
MEETING INFORMATION:
Join Zoom: 6:15 p.m. Presentation: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.THE ZOOM LINK:
Our Zoom Link is the same for ALL of the Reading Circle Sessions.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87384971615?pwd=anI0UXQ4T0I3Qk44RE16emhISGI5QT09
Meeting ID: 873 8497 1615; Passcode: 123553
Please Join Us for our September 29, 2026
Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln Reading Circle!
Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln Reading Circle!
SUMMARY:Forgotten Immigrants:The Bohemians of Turners Falls, Massachusetts
The Bohemians of Turners Falls, Massachusetts, began life as serfs on the estates of wealthy nobles in the heart of Europe. Fleeing their homeland to escape poverty and mandatory military service, they crossed the ocean in the bowels of immigrant ships, chasing the dream of a better life in America.
The Bohemians of Turners Falls, Massachusetts, began life as serfs on the estates of wealthy nobles in the heart of Europe. Fleeing their homeland to escape poverty and mandatory military service, they crossed the ocean in the bowels of immigrant ships, chasing the dream of a better life in America.
But conditions in a small factory village in rural New England were almost as harsh as they had been in Bohemia. Life in the tenements was crowded. Work in the dust-laden air of the local cutlery led to grinder’s consumption and an early grave. Children fell prey to the grim reaper at an alarming rate. The immigrants soon learned that the streets of America were not paved with gold.
This book uncovers the lost story of the courageous pioneers from Bohemia who gave up everything they knew to start life again in a small New England village.
AUTHOR & LEADER: James Bridgman
Please Join Us for our October 27, 2026
Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln Reading Circle!
Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln Reading Circle!
