Goethe-Institut Japan

Reading, Crafting and Board Games Night of the libraries

We invite you to the library of the Goethe-Institut Tokyo on April 4th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Here you will have the opportunity to paint, craft, and listen to a reading of a children’s book. As part of the nationwide "Night of Libraries," in Germany you can also compete in a quiz with other participants or exchange book recommendations and stories on the theme of night and stars.

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