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KU's Gorton Music and Dance Library Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The campus library will host parties and concerts to mark the milestone.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:31am
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The University of Kansas' Gorton Music and Dance Library is celebrating its 25th anniversary on campus with a series of parties and concerts in February. The library, located inside Murphy Hall, has served as a pivotal resource for the university community over the past quarter century.
Why it matters
The Gorton Music and Dance Library is an important hub for students, faculty, and the broader Lawrence community to access a wide range of musical and performance resources. Its 25-year anniversary marks a significant milestone for the university and highlights the enduring value of the library's collections and programming.
The details
The library will be hosting a variety of celebratory events throughout February, including live music performances, receptions, and other festivities to mark the 25-year milestone. The Gorton Library has built up an extensive collection of scores, recordings, and other materials to support the music and dance programs at KU over the past quarter century.
- The Gorton Music and Dance Library opened in 2001.
- The 25th anniversary celebration events will take place throughout February 2026.
The players
University of Kansas
A public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, and the flagship institution of the Kansas Board of Regents system.
Gorton Music and Dance Library
A specialized library within the University of Kansas that supports the music and dance programs on campus with an extensive collection of scores, recordings, and other resources.
What’s next
The Gorton Music and Dance Library plans to continue hosting regular events, concerts, and programming to engage the KU and Lawrence communities beyond the 25th anniversary celebration.
The takeaway
The Gorton Music and Dance Library's 25-year milestone underscores the vital role that specialized academic libraries can play in supporting the educational and cultural mission of a university, even as the landscape of higher education continues to evolve.
