The Kawasaki Reading Room for Japanese Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be hosting an ice cream social 1-4 p.m. July 20 at the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, room 302.

The Kawasaki Reading Room is a unique center for Japanese studies in Nebraska. It is operated by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Nebraska U. The Reading Room acts as a bridge between Lincoln’s Japanese and international communities by facilitating language learning and cultural understanding.

They welcome the community to visit during regular business hours to study, relax and look over their resources.

Other events and services the Kawasaki Reading Room offers:

• Academic Speaker Series
• Music Events
• Japanese Craft Workshops (Origami, Shodo)
• Conversation Tables/Japanese Language Tutoring
• Cultural Outreach (LPS, Pre-schools)
• Tea Ceremony

For questions or to learn more about the Kawasaki Reading Room, call 402-472-9427 or email kawasakireadingroom@gmail.com.