It's a fine small library with a good selection of materials and a g, friendly staff.read more

Lunchtime exploration. I finally decided to stop and walk around this place I've driven by for…read moreyears. A Beaux-Arts style building with Greek and Roman themes memorializing President Wm McKinley on the site of the school where he started his education. The marble statue of McKinley stands in the center, surrounded by busts of the influential of the period. One side of the building houses the Niles Public Library, and the other side is a small museum and auditorium. A passionate museum docent met me at the locked door and recited an amazing amount of McKinley history. I mean she really was good. The museum displays were a little sparse, but I was impressed with a hand painted flag as well as a carved wooden book cover from China that contained a letter to President McKinley embroidered on silk. Major donors to the memorial are recognized by busts in the auditorium and the library. Notable names include Andrew Carnegie, who contributed to the library, and Joseph Butler, the founder of the Butler Institute of American Art, the first museum of American art. You never know what you might learn when you stop to investigate.

I visited for the first time today. I parked next to the dumpster in a spot. It wasn't marked no…read moreparking. After being there for a few minutes one of the employees comes up and starts yelling at me for parking next to it incase they needed to collect the dumpster after telling her sorry it was our first time visiting she continues to yell at me for parking there and that I should have parked in the front parking. She insisted we didn't need to move when I said oh I'll just leave then. She kepts saying oh with the littles you don't have to leave. Well you thought I needed to move 3 minutes ago when you started this conversation yelling at me in front of them. Maybe for the future the staff should put a no parking sign in that spot then. Myself and my kids left. The car ride home my daughter kept asking why we got yelled at and had to leave. I mean truly everyone wonders why libraries are dying and no one goes well maybe some kindness from employees would go along way. The whole thing could have been approached differently. I won't be visiting again, there's plenty of other libraries with easier parking and nicer staff in the area to visit.

While visiting friends in Ohio we discovered Lanterman's Mill, first built in 1845 and later…read morerestored in 1985. I am a lover of hiking, waterfalls, mills, bridges, gardens, historic places and tranquil spaces. Lanterman's Mill has all of this which makes a visit here nearly perfect. --- If you follow my reviews then you know I have a particular affinity for COVERED BRIDGES. When I discovered this place while doing a Google search of things to see in the area, I did not notice any pictures of a covered bridge. So it was beyond thrilling to walk behind the mill (where it is hidden from street view) and stumble upon it. For me, this was like finding a briefcase of money as I stood in total disbelief for several minutes. Not only was it a delightful surprise, it was beautiful and well maintained to boot, which is not always the case with covered bridges. Built in 1989, the covered bridge is not historic, but was designed in the likeness of other local bridges from the 1800's that farmers used to bring their grain to the mill. There is also a gorgeous arched street bridge that provides an excellent vantage point for photos of the mill & waterfall as well as another decorative suspension bridge just a half mile away. A 2-mile loop hiking trail known as East Gorge Walk and West Gorge Trail allows for wonderful views of the river gorge and leads you to the suspension bridge from the mill. These trails connect with the West Cohasset, East Cohasset, Axtmann and Old Tree Walking Trails and can more that triple your mileage as you explore the northern end of the park. --- OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST along the connecting walking trail are several ponds, small lakes, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and even a public golf course @ Mill Creek Metro Park. There is a Riverside Garden, Quarry Garden, Nature Center, and the ruins of a historic furnace built in the 1820's which produced approximately three to four tons of iron daily. Pioneer Pavilion, built in 1821 as a mill for carding and fulling wool is a rare surviving example of early 19th Century industry. It sits within view of the furnace. Cascade Gorge Natural Pool and an area known as THE FLATS round out some of the beautiful areas of interest near Lanterman's Mill. NOTE: The Flats are a lush grassy area surrounded by a horse fence. If you follow the fence you will notice an enormous tree in its path, which causes the fence to terminate and continue on the other side of the tree. Not sure what kind of tree it is, but it certainly seems to be very, very old based on the thickness of its trunk. It is easily more than 100 years older than any tree in its vicinity. FINAL THOUGHTS The Mill is a testimony to human determination. The current mill is the third incarnation. The first mill was built of logs and operated from 1799 to 1822. In 1823 the original mill was replaced by a second mill which operated until 1843 when a flood washed it away. A grinding stone from this mill can still be seen resting in the creek bed 500 feet downstream of the Falls. Lanterman's Mill ceased operations in 1888. [source: millcreekmetroparks.org] Lanterman's Mill itself is over 5-stories tall and has a very unique feature of having the waterwheel inside the basement of the mill. All the walking trails are free, but entrance inside the working areas of the mill are currently $3 for non-resident adults and $1 for students and seniors (July 2023). A butterfly garden is on site and during our visit we were graced with many birds, a groundhog, chipmunk and the largest most unusual forest mushroom we've ever seen. It is absolutely a stunning place in the summer. I can't even begin to imagine how magical it is in the Fall season as the trees change into their best outfits. Enjoy! BTW I've been trying my hand at TikTok & made a few videos of our visit to this mill if you care to see them: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dqN8JM/ - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dVsHeW/ 2023 / 10

What a fun nice stop. It's so beautiful here. I remember we brought kids here when they were little…read moreand it had not been renovated. Now it's all fixed up and worth the tour and walk. Plenty of parking and a short walk to the mill. Then you can take a stroll along the creek and take history tour of the mill. They have a nice gift shop inside too. Take a picnic and enjoy the surrounding beautiful nature.

So my only reason for taking a star off is because it's so tiny they barely have anything in the…read morelibrary, so you have to plan to request the hotel or virtually request it then go again to pick it up when it arrives. The staff here is so friendly and very welcoming. They have public computers and can print from those computers, or you can send items from your device that is wifi capable of printing in person. Closed on Wednesday, which I wasn't expecting when I first went but had a pleasant ever since every time I stopped in. Faculty is clean with great organization and ample parking too.

This a nice open place to go shooting. There's not too much to say about it. You need to have a…read morepermit for this range and you have to bring your own targets. There are different size ranges and all guns can be shot here. It's 10 Miles away in any direction from any type of civilization.

Nice range for training at any level. Plenty of stations at each of the 25 yard, 50 yard and 100…read moreyard ranges. Shelter at each stand. As well as picnic tables and even a shelter with 4 double length picnic tables. Portable bathroom facilities on site. There are park Rangers to assist, answer questions and serve as safety guides. There are stations which you can reserve through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. No reservation required though. You will need an Ohio range permit. These can he purchased online or at many retailers. You can get one any place you can get a hunting or fishing license. $5.00 for a single day pass or $24.00 for the year. I recommend the yearly pass. Plenty of free parking. You must bring your own targets. They provide backs to attach targets to an place in ground in front of back stop. If it's your first time familiarize yourself with range rules. Particularly those pertaining to cease fires. Don't forget to train often and in all kinds of weather.

The Calvin Center is Home to Black Lace Burlesque & the Rustbelt Theatre Company, although, I would…read moreassume there aren't a lot of people whom are hip to that. Both outfits are LGBTQ centered groups. You wouldn't think so from the outside, but they put on some pretty great productions here. HOWEVER, their brand of art isn't for the faint of heart. They often push the envelope with adult humor & progressive ideology - very provocative. So much so that their "midnight" showings often feature nudity. Fair warning though, if you are coming here for the Rustbelt Theater Company stay on your toes: they are somewhat disorganized, no proper web site, no proper play schedule, awful signage, & first come first serve seating. https://www.facebook.com/rustbelttheater/

Great basketball court, fair price, guy that runs it works with youread more