Library special collections in Kent, Ohio

The Performing Arts Library, located at 1325 Theatre Drive in Kent, Ohio, is a specialized library dedicated to serving the School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University. Additionally, the library provides resources and services to the Kent/Blossom Music Festival, Porthouse Theatre Academies, and the local community. With collections in various formats, the Performing Arts Library is a valuable resource for students, faculty, and performers in the performing arts industry.

Welcome to the Kent State Ashtabula Library, your gateway to a world of knowledge and resources. Conveniently located at 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, Ohio, our library is an integral part of the Kent State University System, offering a vast array of services and materials to meet your academic and personal needs. Our patrons can enjoy seamless access to the KentLINK Library Catalog, where you can find and request items from any library within the Kent State University System. Additionally, the OhioLINK Library Catalog connects you to a wealth of materials from Ohio's academic libraries and the State Library of Ohio. Explore the OhioLINK Digital Resource Commons for a diverse collection of instructional, research, historic, and creative materials.

The May 4th Memorial is a tourist attraction located in Kent, Ohio, United States. Situated on a 2 1/2-acre wooded site overlooking Kent State University's commons, the memorial commemorates the tragic events of May 4, 1970, when four students were killed and nine were wounded during an anti-war protest on the campus. Designed by Chicago architect Bruno Ast, the memorial features carnelian granite construction surrounded by 58,175 daffodils symbolizing the country's losses in Vietnam. The plaza, bound by a granite walkway, extends onto the hillside with a jagged, abstract border representing disruptions and conflicting ideas.