Services Provided

Library Services

Pickup Services: Call (814) 773-7573 to schedule
Large Print Books
Print Periodicals
Local Newspaper
Book Club Kits
Reference and Genealogy Selections
EBooks
AudioBooks
Jigsaw Puzzles
Fax machine
Copy Machine
Book Covering
Public Desktops and Laptops
Free Wi-Fi
DVDs
InterLibrary Loan: Books that aren’t available from our library can be requested from other libraries across the state. Contact the staff for more details.

How To Apply For A Library Card

Residents of Ridgway Township, Ridgway Borough, Spring Creek Township, and Horton Township are eligible for a free library card through the Ridgway Public Library.

Residents in nearby areas without a "home library" (Fox Township, Jay Township, Benezette Township, etc.) can receive a year-long library membership for $10/person or $15/family.

Bring your PA driver's license or your most recent utility bill to the library to confirm your address and identity.

Our library staff will create a library account for you once we are able to verify your identity and address. We can also help you get started with downloading ebooks through OverDrive. Ask us if you'd like a tour, or how to locate an item.

Library Membership Notice

For your Library membership and account to remain active, you must check out a book at least once every three years. If you have not physically checked out an item from the Ridgway Public Library within the last 3 years, your membership may have become inactive. If your account has become inactive, you won't be able to login to any of the Ridgway Public Library's online services such as Libby. Stop by the circulation desk to renew!

Loan Periods
Books: 2 Weeks
Magazines: 1 Week
Movies: 1 Week

Printing Costs
Black & White Copy: $0.50/page
Colored Copy: $1.00/page

Late Fee
All overdue materials will accrue a late fee of $0.25/day per item. Fees can be paid at the circulation desk by cash or personal check.
If you believe you misplaced or lost an item, please contact the circulation desk and (814) 773-7573.

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Support the Library

Contribute to the Ridgway Free Public Library's Endowment Fund at the Elk County Community Foundation.