Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Librarians ask the best questions – because they’ve heard it all from their patrons! Twice a month, a guest from the community will join Keith, a librarian from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, to discuss current issues and highlight resources. This podcast is for curious listeners who are interested in growing their connection with the Summit County, Ohio community. Listen in, and get involved!

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Recent Episodes

Who will buy my pancakes?

Mar 25, 2026 19m

Erica Banks, Akron Food Works Coordinator at the Well CDC, joins Keith to talk about local assistance for food entrepreneurs.To learn more about becoming an Akron Food Works kitchen member,…

Where can veterans report to for help?

Mar 11, 2026 17m

John Roszczyk and Kellie Lockemer, staff attorneys at Community Legal Aid, join Keith to discuss legal and other support services can veterans find in our community.To learn more about the Veterans…

Why do we need a roundabout?

Feb 25, 2026 20m

Matt Stewart, the Transportation Planning Administrator for the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, joins Keith to talk about our changing transportation needs.To weigh in directly on…

Is my house the best on the block?

Feb 11, 2026 19m

Emma Segedy, Director of Development & Community Outreach for Keep Akron Beautiful, joins Keith to talk about taking care of our public spaces.To volunteer to help pick up litter this spring,…

S4E2 How can deliberative democracy create actual change?

Jan 21, 2026 22m

Morgan Lasher, Unify America’s Chief of U.S. Democracy Leagues, joins Keith to let Akronites know how they can join a new process to address housingTo throw your name in the hat to be a delegate at…

Do I really owe taxes on this?

Jan 07, 2026 17m

Simon Johnson and Xul Perez, attorneys at Community Legal Aid, join Keith to discuss tax obligations for gig workers. For upcoming online and in-person legal clinics, visit…

What's Ris reading?

Dec 24, 2025 20m

Former Akron Mirror co-host Ris, now the Collection Development Manager at the Portage County District Library, re-joins Keith to give direction on finding your new favorite book!To chat with our…

S3 What don't rats like to eat?

Dec 10, 2025 20m

Ben McMillan, founder of Rubber City Reuse, joins Keith to talk about how to compost your food scraps.For more information about composting, and the services offered by Rubber City Reuse,…

Can I get a free smoke alarm?

Nov 26, 2025 17m

Arell Tee, Neighborhood Network Manager for Central Summit County, joins Keith to talk about home resources offered by Habitat for Humanity. For more information about the Neighborhood Safety Kits…

S3E19 Does this railing make me look old?

Nov 12, 2025 19m

Theresa Niewiadomski, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist from Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, joins Keith to discuss the process of ensuring safety and support…

S3E18 Who gets to make a mural?

Oct 29, 2025 20m

Summer Hall, Akron's Public Art Liaison, joins Keith to discuss how public art is chosen and placed throughout the city.To learn more about the Public Art Commission, visit…

S3E17 What should I wear to court?

Oct 08, 2025 21m

Melissa Frangos and Scott Riley, attorneys with the Summit Legal Defenders, join Keith to discuss the process of going to court.To learn more about the Summit Legal Defenders, visit…

S3E16 What’s behind the Gorge dam?

Sep 24, 2025 18m

Elaine Marsh, Watershed Specialist with Summit Metroparks, joins Keith to preview the exciting Free the Falls project taking shape at the Gorge.To find more information, and a link to Elaine’s Free…

S3E15 Who can help me stay in my home?

Sep 10, 2025 19m

Steven McGarrity, Executive Director at Community Legal Aid, joins Keith to chat about help through Akron's new right-to-council pilot program for tenants facing eviction. To find more information…

S3E14 Does this raccoon have rabies, or is it just happy to see me?

Aug 20, 2025 19m

Sara Cochrane, Environmental Health Supervisor at Summit County Public Health, joins Keith to chat about the prevalence and dangers of rabies.To learn more about the rabies vaccine clinic for pets,…

S3E13 Where can I get something to eat?

Aug 06, 2025 22m

Katie Carver-Reed, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, joins Keith to chat about how to take advantage of free food programs throughout Northeast Ohio.To…

S3E12 What's the history of the Akron History Center?

Jul 24, 2025 20m

Caitlyn Conley, Local History and Museum Specialist, welcomes Keith to the Akron History Center to chat about the museum’s origins, current treasures, and future plans.To learn more about the Akron…

S3E11 Want to talk trash?

Jul 09, 2025 19m

Marcie Kress, Executive Director of Reworks, joins Keith to discuss options for recycling, reusing, and safely disposing of household materials for Summit County residents.To learn more about the…

S3E10 Where does Pride come from?

Jun 26, 2025 23m

Steve Arrington, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Akron AIDS Collaborative, and Tony Pankuch, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, join…

S3E9 Is it Real or is it AI?

Jun 12, 2025 20m

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…

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