Akron Mirror

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...

Mike Migden and Dominic Basile Jr. from Summit County Fiscal Office join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss what an increase in property value means for homeowners and renters alike, and what steps you can take if you would like your value reappraised.  For more information on making an appointment by phone or email for reappraisal or for their roadshow schedule, visit https://fiscaloffice.summit...

Rita Aggarwal and Christina Hernandez from Proyecto Raices join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss their services, programs, and events to help the Latino community thrive.  For more information on Proyecto Raices’ upcoming programs and events—including the Akron Latin Festival, visit facebook.com/MiProyectoRAICES .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library. 

Joann Sahl and Russ Nichols from the University of Akron School of Law’s Reentry Clinic join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss what legal options are available for those who are justice involved to seal or expunge their records.  For information on the next Reentry Clinic, visit https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/clinical-programs/reentry.dot .  Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit C...

Theron Brown and Will Blake from the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival and Katie Carver Reed and Anita Marron from Highland Square Porchrokr Music and Art Festival join librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how music has—historically and currently—created community in our local neighborhoods.  For the most up to date information on these two festivals, visit direct.me/rubbercityjazz and porchroc...

Smoke from the wildfires in Canada has been blown in our direction with dystopic results—from noxious smells to hazy skies and a red-orange moon to unhealthy air quality.  Sam Rubens from the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District (ARAQMD) joins librarians Ris and Keith to discuss how to make sense of Air Quality Alerts, what the Air Quality Index measures, and ways to stay safe when the a...

House Bill 458 was signed into law by Governor Dewine on January 6, changing voting laws in Ohio. So what do you need to know before going up to the polls next?  Librarians Ris and Keith speak to Mary Robbins from the League of Women Voters of Akron Area to learn about the new ID requirements, altered timelines, and another matter that may affect your future vote: Issue 1 on the August 8 special e...

Northeast Ohio has lots of squirrels, deer—and ticks. According to records from the Summit County Department of Health, cases of Lyme disease, which are transmitted by ticks, have increased over the last decade.  Librarians Ris and Keith speak to several area experts--Kelsie Hengle from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Sara Cochrane and Dr. Erika Sobolewski from Summit County--to find out why the...

Years of social distancing and virtual connection has greatly impacted how we socialize—from spending less time with friends to the decline of social organizations and clubs—and increased feelings of isolation. So how do you achieve feelings of group belonging when there are no groups to join? You start one yourself!  Librarians Ris and Keith speak to Bronlynn Thurman about her experience with co-...