Ridgway Public Library
​329 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
library_staff@ridgwaylibrary.org
(814) 773-7573

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Ridgway Public Library Capital Campaign

The Ridgway Free Library Association is excited to announce that $30,000 has been raised for the purchase and installation of a HVAC system for the Ridgway Free Public Library! The goal was set at $25,000. The new HVAC system with filtering technology to limit dust, mold, and airborne viruses will be installed through the entire library to keep guests and staff comfortable, but also to keep a controlled environment ideal for the library's materials and collections. Thank you to our extremely generous donors who made this possible! 

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The George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation
Dennis Heindl
Mary Laura Jones
​Thomas and Maria Titchner
​Michael and Megen Handley
Clyde and Rita Miller
Adrienne Johnson​

Campaign Overview

The Ridgway Free Public Library is pleased to announce that we have reached the construction stage for our 100 year building preservation project. Exterior deck and porch repairs will begin September 2022 and extend into December 2022. Interior repairs will begin October 2022 and extend into Spring 2023. For the safety of our patrons and staff, there will be periods of time when the library will have to be closed. Advanced notice will be given for patrons to plan accordingly. The upgrades and repairs from this project will ensure a welcoming environment to promote educational opportunities and literacy programs in our community for years to come!

This project aims to make necessary repairs for the safety of our guests and visitors. Although much time and energy has gone into acquiring quotes for each phase of this project, costs for building supplies and materials have certainly risen.

Naming opportunities are available for several project phases, including the memorial garden lights (image, right). Contact Rachel at 814-773-7573 or library_director@ridgwaylibrary.org for more information. 

Donations of any size are welcome to help us complete the project. The goal for the capital campaign is to raise $25,000 for the purchase and installation of HVAC throughout the library. 

This project wouldn't have been possible without the residents of Ridgway Borough, Ridgway Township, Horton Township, and Spring Creek Township for their ongoing support of the library. We also want to thank these generous foundations for providing grants and charitable donations to be used for the Ridgway Public Library's 100-year Preservation Project: The Stackpole-Hall Foundation, The Varischetti Foundation, The Elk County Community Foundation, The Heindl-Family Fund Foundation; The Elk County Commissioners; Northwest Bank; and Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc.

The Ridgway Free Library Association of the Ridgway Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Rachel Keller, Library Director at 814-773-7573. 

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