Akron Mirror

Melvin Bukiet, an author and professor at Sarah Lawrence College, and Tim Boucher, an artist based in Quebec, join Keith to talk about AI - how it can be used for unique creative pursuits, and how it can create problems for finding reliable information. To view the images created by Bukiet and Boucher’s AI project, and learn more about the fake Akron Smash Group, visit https://discover.hubpages.co...

Matthew Knull, Akron's City Arborist, joins Keith to talk about how the city takes care of trees, and how residents can as well. To contact the City Arborist, call 330-375-2731, or use 311 to place a request regarding a tree on a tree lawn (devil strip!). Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Christopher Chaney, biologist for the Summit Metro Parks, joins Keith to talk about how residents can help support the local ecosystem on their own land, or even apartment balcony. For more information on the Wild Back Yards program, visit www.summitmetroparks.org/grow-wild-back-yard . Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Dr. Juanita Martin and Dr. Matthew Altiere from the University of Akron Counseling and Testing Center join Keith to discuss meeting and making new friends, and how that can contribute to the health of both individuals and a community. For more information and online resources visit the University of Akron Counseling and Testing Center website . Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County...

Brittany O'Neil and Tanya Kahl from United Way of Summit & Medina join Keith to discuss the free and confidential 211 phone service -what type of information services it provides, and how it works. To access 211, dial 211! Or visit 211summit.org . Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Dr. Juanita Martin and Dr. Matthew Altiere from the University of Akron Counseling and Testing Center join Keith to discuss what building strong romantic relationships can look like. For more information and online resources visit the Counseling and Testing Center website . Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Dr. Erika Sobolewski from Summit County Public Health and Geoffrey Westerfield from the ODNR Division of Wildlife join Keith to discuss what Northeast Ohioans should know about the bird flu (H5N1). To learn more about communicable diseases, visit scph.org/communicable-disease , or call Summit County Public Health at 330-375-2662 for more information. For wildlife diseases, check the Ohio Division...

Robert Klips from the Ohio Moss & Lichen Association joins Ris and Keith to discuss how moss can be found and appreciated, even during the winter months. For help with identifying moss, or more information on the Ohio Moss & Lichen Association, visit  https://ohiomosslichen.org/ . Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Dave Rich, an advocate for addiction recovery, joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss local substance abuse treatment options, and the status of the opioid crisis in Summit County. For information on prevention, treatment, and recovery, contact the County of Summit ADM Board Addiction Helpline at 330-940-1133.  Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

is begonia poisonous?  what was the most Googled topic of 2024?  how to read more?  In this year-end episode, Ris and Keith discuss some interesting reference questions old and new.  To ask a reference question of your own, call 330.643.9000.  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. 

Pita Brooks from Akron Soul Train and Althea Jones from the art community join Ris and Keith to discuss how local art can build community.  For information on Akron Soul Train’s exhibitions, events, and artist opportunities, visit akronsoultrain.org .  To follow Althea Jones’s work in the community, visit communitythroughart.net .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Librar...

Kristen Carpenter from Summit County Public Health and Tim Tewksbary from the Ohio Department of Agriculture join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss food safety tips around the holidays and how to acquire food licenses for entrepreneurs. 
 To file a complaint or get information on licensing , contact Environmental Health at Summit County Public Health 330.926.5600 or visit scph.org . 
 For inform...

Lt. Robert Langston from the City of Akron Fire Department joins Ris and Keith to discuss fire safety habits—from alarms to bonfires to candles and more!  For a free home inspection and carbon monoxide and fire alarm installation through a partnership between the Red Cross of Greater Akron and local fire departments , call 330-535-2030.  To reach City of Akron’s non-emergency line, call 330-375-21...

Kevin Miller and Jon Malish from the City of Akron join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss what to do with a vibrant mark of the season—fallen leaves.  For an updated schedule of leaf removal, visit akronohio.gov . To submit a service request, visit akronoh.citysourced.com/ or call 311.  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. 

Amber Cupp from Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program and Russell Sheeler from Summit County Jobs and Family Services joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Medicare and Medicaid. Enroll for Medicare Parts A and B through your local Social Security office. To enroll for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, visit medicare.gov. Apply for Medicaid t...

Bret Treier from the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss the history and logistics of Akron Marathon and how you can take an active role in it.  For more information on race day volunteer opportunities and road closures, visit akronmarathon.org   Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Tom Smoot and Joseph St. John from the Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Public Safety of the Office of Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Northeast Ohio’s natural and man-made hazards and how to prepare for them. To find out more about the Emergency Management Agency and to sign up for their reverse alerts, visit https://co.summitoh.net/d...

Tonja Stewart Shaw from the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Northeast Ohio’s new natural gas distributor and what protections exist for utility customers.  To find out more about Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion Energy Ohio), visit https://www.enbridgegas.com/ohio .  To express your opinion and concerns directly to the Public Utilities Commission...


 Traci Singree from Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how a farmers market comes together, as both a food- and a public- resource.  
For recipes, a calendar of events, and vendor information at Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets, visit https://cuyahogavalleyfarmersmarket.org/ .  
Be sure to visit the Bookmobile at Howe Meadow Farmers Market on Saturday, August...

Shara Cocchiola from Summit Choral Society and community sing organizer Matt Watroba join Ris and Keith to discuss some methods to, and benefits of, community singing.  For information on programs and events and Summit Choral Society, visit summitchoralsociety.org .  For information on the community sings at Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, Ohio, visit kentuu.org/ministry/music/ .  Akron Mir...

Robert Fenn from Social Security Administration joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how social security works, and how you can get some clarity on where you stand in one of the nation’s biggest programs.  To estimate future benefits, manage the benefits you already receive, and more, visit ssa.gov/myaccount .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Dan Toth from Summit Metro Parks and Shane Good from the Akron Zoo join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss the wildlife in our backyards and how to best coexist with them.  For information on programs and events at Summit Metro Parks, visit summitmetroparks.org/ProgramsAndEvents.aspx .  For information on Akron Zoo’s Community Days, visit akronzoo.org/community-days .  Akron Mirror is a podcast o...

Rebecca Thomas from Summa Health Sleep Lab joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss some tips on how to get a good night's rest. For more information on health sleep, disorders, resources, and more, visit sleepeducation.org . Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. This podcast does not constitute medical advice.

Carrie Bassett, from the Akron Zoo's FrogWatch program, joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss area frogs, and how they're an indicator of the health of an ecosystem. For information on FrogWatch and volunteer opportunities, visit akronzoo.org/frogwatch.

Marquita Mitchell from Project Learn and Dr. Shelley Houser from The University of Akron Center for Literacy join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss some of the current research on developing literacy skills in individuals and its benefit to the community.  For information and to sign up for Summer Reading, visit akronlibrary.org/summer-reading .  For information on Project Learn’s classes and vo...