How do you restore one of Northeast Ohio’s premier mansions?
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens‘ Curator Julie Frey describes how 16 spaces within the Manor House were restored between 2015 and 2021. Stan Hywet was the Akron home of Goodyear cofounder Frank Seiberling. Frey explains the restoration process, highlighting the research and investigation that went into restoring the mansion to its original 1915 atmosphere.
For more on Stan Hywet:
Want to personalize a plate or glasses? You can use the laser engraver at The HUB.
The makerspace also has a large-format printer, Cricut, vinyl cutter, green-screen studio, heat press, and more state-of-the-art tech that can be used with library staff supervision.
Click here for more information on The HUB’s makerspace, including how to make a reservation. And click here for more makerspace and 3D printing ideas!
Our tour through new nonfiction includes food memories, grandparent bucket lists, and a pair of shipwrecks. In other words, our interests are well-rounded.
Our selections this week are:
Most of the books we discuss can also be borrowed as ebooks using Hoopla or Libby.
Lake County Master Gardener Phyllis C. Harbor explains why some plants thrive when grown together. Then she recommends friends (and foes) that can improve (or undermine) your vegetable garden. What will encourage and protect your tomatoes, green beans, carrot, and peppers?
Hint: Get some nasturtium and marigolds.
You can visit our YouTube channel for more gardening and horticulture programs.
The Meet Us in the Garden series continues on Saturday, June 3, with a talk about honeybees.
Two more tips for any gardeners out there:
Use the Cricut at The HUB to draw OR cut designs for a Mother’s Day card as unique and creative as your mom!
The makerspace also has a large-format printer, laser engraver, vinyl cutter, heat press, green-screen studio, and more state-of-the-art tech that can be used with library staff supervision.
Click here for more information on The HUB’s makerspace, including how to make a reservation. And click here for more makerspace and 3D printing ideas!
