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 Public Library.

Matthew Knull, Akron's City Arborist joins Keith and Brittany from Signal Akron to discuss tree care for individuals, and the city as a whole.

To contact the City Arborist’s office, call 330-375-2751. 

To make a service request, including adding, removing, or pruning a tree on your tree lawn, contact Akron’s 311 line. 

Akron Mirror is a podcast from the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

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 of Wildlife’s website at wildohio.gov.

Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

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.

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 Library.

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 information on cottage food production operations or food recalls and alerts from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, visit agri.ohio.gov.

Akron Mirror is a podcast of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.