45 Years Ago: Kent State & the Legacy of May 4th
April 20-April 25, 2015
The shootings at Kent State University in 1970 defined our nation in ways that we still seek to understand. Remember and rediscover with us at these commemorative programs.
Book Discussion: 13 Seconds: A Look Back at the Kent State Shootings, by Philip Caputo; Monday, April 20 at 6:30 PM: Join us as we discuss Caputo’s take on May 4th. In the book, the author looks back on the shootings, discussing his own emotions, the nature of political discourse and civil disobedience, and what happened to witnesses. Copies of the book are available at the library. Call 330-343-6123 to register.
Movie Night: Kent State: The Day the War Came Home; Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM: Join us as we show the Emmy Award-winning documentary film that is regarded as the definitive story of the Kent State shootings. (2010) 47:30 run time. Call 330-343-6123 to register.
Kent State: Five Days in May; Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM: A special panel will present on the five days surrounding the events of May4th, 1970. Each panel member has a unique connection to May 4th. Come and hear their story and share your own. Call 330-343-6123 to register.