# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: “In Denmark, winters are especially long, yet Danish people are considered some of the happiest in the world. They embrace the dark winter months with the joyful practice of Hygge (pronounced ‘HOO-gah’) meaning coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends.” - Emma Mitchell from Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months. 

Enjoy an immersive experience, lit by candlelight, focusing on intentional happiness and community with Scandinavian-inspired arts and crafts, meditative coloring, peaceful music, a crackling fireplace, and hot beverages (bring your own mug, if desired.) You’ll gain some tips to create “hygge,” and choose from a selection of library books to bring home which inspire joy and relaxation. 

A special limited edition Hygge tea blend will be provided by downtown DeKalb's Thyme 'N Again Apothecary. Local honey for our tea provided by Big Red’s Heavenly Honey.

This free program is for all ages. No registration is required.

For more information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/hygge-hoo-gah-happiness/200029642936447
- **Event Categories**: candlelight-concerts, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **lat**: 41.93206
- **long**: -88.74973
- **full address**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness being held?
  - **A:** Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness?
  - **A:** Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness is organized by DeKalb Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dekalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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