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Ridgway Public Library
329 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 library_staff@ridgwaylibrary.org (814) 773-7573 |
Guest Author & Historian Kathy Myers
at the Ridgway Public Library
Saturday, June 3 at 1:00pm
Books will be available to purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Donations to the library appreciated.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathy Myers is a native of Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania, where she has spent most of
her life. She was the Director of Marketing at Elk County General Hospital in Ridgway, and
prior to her retirements, was the owner of Area Abstracting and Filing Service, a real estate
settlement/title abstract company serving attorneys in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties.
A member of the seventh generation of her family to live in the Wilds, Myers is a historian,
genealogist and writer who now resides in the Beechwoods of Jefferson County. She is a member
of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD); the founder and past-governor of
the Winslow Heritage Society; a juried member of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania;
a member of the DuBois Area Historical Society; and a member of the
Jefferson County Historical Society.
She has published pieces in local newspapers; in the Mayflower Quarterly, an international
publication; The Watershed Journal, a local literary publication; and in 2021 authored, “Historic
Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds”, published by Arcadia Publishing/The History Press.
Myers served her community as President of the Ridgway Area School Board, President of the
Elk County General Hospital Auxiliary and President of the Elk County Recreation and Tourist
Council. She served on the GSMD 2014 Congress Planning Committee, was a chairperson of the
GSMD Marketing Committee and served as Membership Chair for the Society of Mayflower
Descendants in Pennsylvania, where she also acted as assistant to the Historian. She was Regent
of the DuBois-Susquehanna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is married to her high school sweetheart, John, and they are the parents of one son and
have two grandsons.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathy Myers is a native of Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania, where she has spent most of
her life. She was the Director of Marketing at Elk County General Hospital in Ridgway, and
prior to her retirements, was the owner of Area Abstracting and Filing Service, a real estate
settlement/title abstract company serving attorneys in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties.
A member of the seventh generation of her family to live in the Wilds, Myers is a historian,
genealogist and writer who now resides in the Beechwoods of Jefferson County. She is a member
of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD); the founder and past-governor of
the Winslow Heritage Society; a juried member of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania;
a member of the DuBois Area Historical Society; and a member of the
Jefferson County Historical Society.
She has published pieces in local newspapers; in the Mayflower Quarterly, an international
publication; The Watershed Journal, a local literary publication; and in 2021 authored, “Historic
Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds”, published by Arcadia Publishing/The History Press.
Myers served her community as President of the Ridgway Area School Board, President of the
Elk County General Hospital Auxiliary and President of the Elk County Recreation and Tourist
Council. She served on the GSMD 2014 Congress Planning Committee, was a chairperson of the
GSMD Marketing Committee and served as Membership Chair for the Society of Mayflower
Descendants in Pennsylvania, where she also acted as assistant to the Historian. She was Regent
of the DuBois-Susquehanna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is married to her high school sweetheart, John, and they are the parents of one son and
have two grandsons.
Artist In Education Residencies - Spring & Summer 2023
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Botanical Water Color Course
Saturday, July 8 from 10am - 12pm Instructed by artist-in-residency, Janet Vaneerden. Registration Details: This course is limited to 10 students, ages 16+. All supplies and materials will be provided. This event was made possible with through the Ridgway Public Library's partnership and grant through the Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts . |
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Book Club
Meeting Details
Where: Ridgway Public Library - Second Floor
When: May 24 at 4:30pm
Ages: 18+
Book Discussion: Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
Interested in joining Book Club? Get a registration form at the circulation desk.
Teen Wreck-This-Journal Collaborative Project
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What does it mean to create something? What does it mean to wreck it? How can we play with the boundaries between creation and destruction to make something original and new? And what does the creator gain from the process? Join us and find out! All participants must be a library card holder in good standing. Don’t have a library card yet? Now is the perfect time to sign up!
-Free from graphic violence or profanity -Not overtly political or religious -Appropriate for library audiences |
The RPL staff reserves the right to remove any submissions that don’t meet our guidelines.
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Teen Takes
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When: The last day of the month.
Wednesday, August 31 Friday, September 30 Time: Any Location: Library Vestibule/Entryway Details: Ages 12-18 |
FAQ - Teen & Adult Programs
1. What is the Teen Writing Group?
For writers ages 13-18, our Teen Writing Group is a collaborative creative writing group for teens who love writing and reading (and talking about writing and reading). Join us for fun prompts, pizza, and a chance to chat with other people your age who are passionate about the written word. Our Teen Writing Group will be held monthly this summer on June 22, July 13, and August 10 as an extension of the Ridgway Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
2. What is the Teen Open Studio?
For teens ages 13-18, our Teen Open Studio is a monthly open makerspace featuring pre-arranged DIY projects (origami, weaving, painting, etc). Bring a group of friends to escape the afternoon summer heat and enjoy a snack or two while you work independently through creative projects and crafts. Held monthly from 2-4 PM on June 29, July 27, and August 17th as an extension of the Ridgway Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
3. Are Teen and Adult Programs Free?
All programs and events at the Ridgway Public Library are free unless otherwise noted.
4. Why do some programs require registration?
Certain library programs or events require registration due to limited space and availability. Guest speakers and workshops at the library may require a limited number of participants.
For writers ages 13-18, our Teen Writing Group is a collaborative creative writing group for teens who love writing and reading (and talking about writing and reading). Join us for fun prompts, pizza, and a chance to chat with other people your age who are passionate about the written word. Our Teen Writing Group will be held monthly this summer on June 22, July 13, and August 10 as an extension of the Ridgway Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
2. What is the Teen Open Studio?
For teens ages 13-18, our Teen Open Studio is a monthly open makerspace featuring pre-arranged DIY projects (origami, weaving, painting, etc). Bring a group of friends to escape the afternoon summer heat and enjoy a snack or two while you work independently through creative projects and crafts. Held monthly from 2-4 PM on June 29, July 27, and August 17th as an extension of the Ridgway Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
3. Are Teen and Adult Programs Free?
All programs and events at the Ridgway Public Library are free unless otherwise noted.
4. Why do some programs require registration?
Certain library programs or events require registration due to limited space and availability. Guest speakers and workshops at the library may require a limited number of participants.
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Wednesday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday - Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Closed Sundays and Holidays |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing and Physical Address: 329 Center Street, Ridgway, Pennsylvania 15853 Phone: (814) 773-7573 Fax: (814) 776-1093 |
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The Ridgway Free Library Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.