Kent State Performing Arts Library

We are open by appointment only this summer, and our materials are still available via Kentlink and Ohiolink requests. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and productive summer!

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Celebrate Earth Day next Monday, April 22nd from 10am to 12 noon at the PAL with light refreshments and activities.

We are happy to announce that we'll host two Colloquium events this spring: April 30th 5:00-6:00, and May 1st 4:30-6:30. Presenters and topics are at: https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=278085&p=7223981

Hope to see you there!

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Reminder: Open Mic Lunch today (4/5) at noon. Hope to see you there!

PS- reminder that we'll be closed Monday, April 8 for the Solar Eclipse.

Due to the cancellation off classes Monday, April 8th, we will be closed. Enjoy the eclipse, and be safe. For those of you looking to study that day, the Main library will be open.

We are excited to host our Open Mic Lunch this Friday, April 5th from 12noon to 1pm. Stop by and take in the performances and enjoy a cookie & hot drink. Hope to see you there!

We will be closing for the semester today (Dec. 15). We reopen for the Spring Semester on Jan. 16. Don't forget you can always request our materials through Kentlink and Ohiolink and pick them up at a library that is open (like the Main KSU library). You can also return items through our drop slots in the hallway or at the Main library.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

We are getting excited for this semester's Open Mic Lunch - this Friday, Nov. 3 from 12 noon to 1pm. Lots of performers, hot drinks, treats, and a great time! Hope to see you there.

We host our Annual Open House/Welcome Week next week. Stop by for hot drinks and treats Monday (9/11) from 10am-1pm and Tuesday (9/12) from 12noon - 3pm. Hope to see you there!

We are now open for the new semester! Please drop in and say "hi." Our hours will be: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 6pm and Fridays 9am - 4pm.

Wishing everyone a great semester!

Thanks to all of the Colloquium presenters over the last week. We hosted five events with 16 papers. Our Colloquium series is now in its 13th year with 95 past events and nearly 300 presentations!

This afternoon we host one of five Colloquium events in the next week. Details for them all are at:

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We are excited to host five Colloquiums where students will be presenting their research. The first one is Wednesday, April 26 and the last one is on May 3. Details, including presenters, titles, abstracts, and bios are at: https://libguides.library.kent.edu/colloquium

Thanks to all of the performers and attendees at today's Open Mic Lunch! It was great fun with lots of variety.

We are excited for our Open Mic Lunch this semester! It is this Friday, April 7 at 12 noon. We expect music from India, Ireland, and lots of interesting chamber groups. Hope to see you there.

A reminder that we'll be closed for spring break. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and productive week. We reopen on Monday, April 3.

We are open this week! Stop by to drop off things you are done with and best of luck during this finals week! We will reopen the first day of the Spring Semester.

We will be closed this Wednesday through next Sunday (Nov. 23-27) for Thanksgiving. Wishes everyone a safe and happy break!

Just a reminder that this Friday Nov. 11 is a holiday and we will be closed.

Thanks to our performers and everyone that came out to our Open Mic Lunch! It was full of great performances and was great fun.

Our only Open Mic Lunch of the semester is tomorrow, Nov 4 at noon. We are still looking for performers too. Either way hope you can stop by and share some treats, drinks, and performances.

We will be closed next week on Thursday and Friday (Oct. 13-14) for Fall Break so be sure and get your books and scores from us before then.

Our Welcome Week is off to a great start! Stop by today (9/20) from 10:30-12:30 for a hot drink and cookie. We have lots of scripts and some scores that are free for the taking too.

Our Welcome Week begins this morning. Stop by between 10:30-12:30 for a hot drink and cookie. Lots of giveaways too!

We are gearing up for our Annual Welcome Week (which is next week)! We'll have snacks and hot drinks Monday and Tuesday (9/19-20) from 10:30-12:30 and lots of giveaways during the entire week. Hope you can stop by.

As we begin to look forward to the weekend, just a reminder that the University and Performing Arts Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5th.

Welcome back to the first full week of the fall semester. Sending everyone good energy and wishes!

We are open! Welcome to the fall semester and please don't hesitate to stop by and say "hi!"

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