{"id":61970,"date":"2025-08-26T12:46:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/?post_type=event&#038;p=61970"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:43:58","slug":"icelandic-story-hour-3-copy-2","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/icelandic-story-hour-3-copy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"x_MsoNormal\">In celebration of Pippi Longstocking\u2019s 80th anniversary, an exhibition called\u00a0<b><i>Pippi, Democracy and the Voices of Children!\u00a0<\/i><\/b>is showing at the Nordic House Children\u2019s Library, offering an insight into the adventurous world of one of the most beloved characters in children\u2019s literature.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Each storyteller chooses a Pippi Longstocking story that they connect with, and some of them incorporate music into the storytelling session. Through the reading, an attempt is made to lead the children on an imaginative journey where they can experience the freedom and independence of the unique Pippi Longstocking.<\/p>\n<p>The reading takes place in the Children\u00b4s Library where the exhibition\u00a0<b><i>Pippi, Democracy and the Voices of Children!\u00a0<\/i><\/b>can be found.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\u00a0After a short reading, guests are encouraged to stay and enjoy what the library has to offer. Interactive games are available for all in connection to the exhibition<a title=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/pippi-democracy-and-the-voices-of-children\/\" href=\"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/pippi-democracy-and-the-voices-of-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">\u00a0<b><i>Pippi, Democracy and the Voices of Children!<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Craft paper, colors and scissors can be obtained at the library\u2019s reception desk. Those who create their own\u00a0<i>Pippi drawing<\/i>\u00a0or their own\u00a0<i>Pippi artwork\u00a0<\/i>can hang it in special frames at the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">A small corner of the library is still dedicated to\u00a0<b><i>The<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<b><i>Nordic Bookworm<\/i><\/b>. There you can find Nordic books and illustrations from selected picture books.\u00a0<i>The Nordic Bookworm\u00a0<\/i>is a database with educational materials in Nordic languages, related to picture books that have been nominated for the\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.norden.org\/en\/information\/about-nordic-council-children-and-young-peoples-literature-prize\" href=\"https:\/\/www.norden.org\/en\/information\/about-nordic-council-children-and-young-peoples-literature-prize\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><i>Nordic Council Children and Young People\u2019s Literature Prize.<\/i><\/a>\u00a0The database is free and accessible on \u00a0<a title=\"http:\/\/bokslukaren.org\" href=\"http:\/\/bokslukaren.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><i>bokslukaren.org.<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Opening hours and accessibility:<i> The Children\u2019s Library is open for all. Accessible for wheelchair users via the elevator and through Hvelfing exhibition space. Accessible restrooms and a restroom for families with babies is on the main floor. Opening hours are TUE-SUN 10 am-5 pm. Entrance to the library and all events is free of charge. This event will be in Finnish.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In celebration of Pippi Longstocking\u2019s 80th anniversary, an exhibition called\u00a0Pippi, Democracy and the Voices of Children!\u00a0is showing at the Nordic House Children\u2019s Library, offering an insight into the adventurous world of one of the most beloved characters in children\u2019s literature. 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