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 ..read more

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 of the Akron-Summit County Public Library ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 volunteer opportunities, visit projectlearnsummit.org.  For information on The University of Akron Center for Literacy's literacy projects, visit uakron.edu/literacy.  Akron Mirr ..read more

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 ..read more

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, visit https://fairhousingakron.org/services/.  For the rental registry, contact the Department of Neighborhood Assistance Housing Division at 330-375-2366x2694.  Akron Mirror is a p ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more