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Richfield Local History

A Wise Woman of Richfield

2019-02-21 18:30:00 2019-02-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Richfield Local History Presentation about Richfield resident Eunice Merton. Richfield Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, February 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-02-21 18:30:00 2019-02-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Richfield Local History Presentation about Richfield resident Eunice Merton. Richfield Branch Library - Community Room

Richfield Branch Library

Community Room

Presentation about Richfield resident Eunice Merton.

Eunice Merton (1894 to 1971) wrote enchantingly beautiful descriptions of ordinary surroundings, based on her observations in the Cuyahoga Valley and on her Richfield farm. She became nationally known for her uncanny ability to predict the severity of upcoming seasons. She was a horticulturalist who had to fight for her right to be educated, a “sometimes whimsical” historian, farmer, folklorist, and the first female president of the Summit County Farm Bureau. This talk will be mainly excerpts of Merton’s own writings on nature and gardening, tied together with bits of biographical information. Presented by Lynn Richardson, Historian for Friends of Crowell Hilaka.  

Richfield Branch Library

richfield@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.659.4343
Branch manager
Brian Burch

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 Closed

About the branch

The library experience for customers of the Richfield Branch Library is eclectic and energizing. A rich collection of books, music and movies complement programs for all ages, including storytime and interactive play opportunities, book discussion, and more. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing help to make the Richfield Branch Library a one-stop spot for the community's educational and entertainment needs and interests.

In the community, you will find librarians working closely with Richfield Government and Recreation, the local schools, the Garden Club, Kiwanis, and more. At the library, opportunities for individual and family engagement include an extensive NatureConnect interactive space, an ongoing StoryWalk collaboration along the Carter Pedigo Trail, and other hands-on, participatory exploration opportunities. Every time you visit the Richfield Branch Library, there is something to do, play, study, explore, or observe—and the chance to make a memory.

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