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Registration opens:
May 19th, 2025

Itadakimasu: Let's Build a Bento
2025-06-09 16:00:00 2025-06-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago Itadakimasu: Let's Build a Bento You see bento in anime all the time! Learn the rules of bento-making before making one to take home. Each participant will receive a bento box, chopsticks and food to style into a meal. (Grades 6–12) Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Monday, June 09
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-09 16:00:00 2025-06-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago Itadakimasu: Let's Build a Bento You see bento in anime all the time! Learn the rules of bento-making before making one to take home. Each participant will receive a bento box, chopsticks and food to style into a meal. (Grades 6–12) Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room A

You see bento in anime all the time! Learn the rules of bento-making before making one to take home. Each participant will receive a bento box, chopsticks and food to style into a meal. (Grades 6–12)

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