Akron Mirror

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...

Jenn Kidd from The Nightlight joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Akron’s cinematic past and the present importance of cinema, and the act of watching movies with others, to a community.  For information on The Nightlight’s upcoming free community viewings, visit nightlightcinema.com .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Lauren Green-Hull from Fair Housing Contact Service joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss Akron’s history with--and current efforts to address--housing inequality.  For information on the Just Action series, programs to address housing needs and inequalities in our community, visit https://www.akronlibrary.org/just-action .  For landlord-tenant resources and housing discrimination assistance,...

Sam Phillips, Avery Duff, & Lisa Nunn from Let’s Grow Akron join Ris and Keith to discuss the best, and most practical ways, to grow your garden this Spring. For programs and resources for growing, visit letsgrowakron.org. Visit Main Library (60 S High St) to check out seeds from our Seed Sharing Library. Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Craig Williams from the NASA Glenn Center joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss a once in a lifetime event—a total solar eclipse visible from Northeast Ohio on April 8. For the most current information on eclipse glasses distribution and eclipse-related programming, visit https://www.akronlibrary.org/solar-eclipse. Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Dana Noel from Progress Through Preservation joins Ris and Keith to discuss the importance of, and methods to, saving and reusing the buildings around us.  To get involved, attend a public event, or view resources, visit ptpakron.org .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. 

Dr. Lisa Sammon from Akron Children’s Hospital joins Ris and Keith to discuss how to recognize and mitigate one of the unwelcome parts of the season: allergies.  For a current pollen count in your area, visit https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/weather/ .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. This podcast does not constitute medical advice.

Kevin Dilley from Signal Akron joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to benefit from and become one of Akron’s Documenters--trained and paid residents who document local government meetings with notes and live tweets.  To view notes, public meeting calendar, and become a Documenter, visit akron.documenters.org .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. 

Katie Howell from Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to identify intimate partner violence and what supportive services are available for survivors--and even co-survivors.  For help and support, call the confidential 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 330.374.1111.  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Liv Randall from the International Institute of Akron (IIA) joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to welcome our new refugee and immigrant neighbors.  For more information on IIA’s services and getting involved, visit iiakron.org .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Antoinette Dudley from Akron Financial Empowerment Center and James Rayburn from United Way Summit Medina join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to volunteer with and get help from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.  For more information on scheduling, required documents, volunteering, and more, visit uwsummitmedia.org/fec.  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Publ...

if my ancestor worked for Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1950? whether time moves differently for other regions of the world? what inspired the style of manga?  Jane, Chris, Kelly, and Wyatt from the Main Library join their colleagues Ris and Keith to discuss some interesting reference questions from 2023.  For more information on the oldest book by publication date in our libr...

Jeff Bronowski from the Akron Water Bureau joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss the past, present, and future of drinking water in the Akron area.  Visit akronohio.gov/water to view the current Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and a map of the current active lead lines throughout the city .  To apply for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LWHWAP) call 330.436.026...

Chris Freeman-Clark from County of Summit Alcohol, Drugs Addition & Mental Health Services Board joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to recognize and support someone with hoarding disorder.   For more information, referrals to services and treatments, or registration for professional workshops, email clutterhelp@admboard.org or call 330.762.3500 and ask for the Hoarding Coordinator. ...

Abigail Moncrieff from Cleveland State University College of Law’s Center for Health Law and Policy joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss the details of the law to commercialize, regulate, and tax the adult use of cannabis.   To read the full statute and legal analysis , visit the Ohio Attorney General’s website .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. This podca...

Angela Laakso from Astral Dragonfly Community and Marie Moore from Community Legal Aid join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss what legal and emotional considerations go into planning before death. Despite the heavy topic, the conversation is casual and free of gory details.  For further information on end-of-life planning and forms, visit the Summit County Probate Court .  For a list of free gri...

Courtney Cable from Curated Storefront and Katelyn Evans from the Akron Art Museum join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss two free, innovative local programs that bring fine art to our community.  For a map of & information on current Curated Storefront exhibits, visit Akron’s Contemporary Arts District .   For a full list of the pieces available for checkout in the Akron Art Library, visit...

Shane Good from the Akron Zoo and Linda Watkins from Stark Parks Wildlife Conservation Center join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to create a safe environment for both birds that migrate through and our permanent residents.  To volunteer as a collision monitor with  Lights Out in the Akron-Canton area , contact Shane Good at  s.good@akronzoo.org .  If you come across an injured wild anima...