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

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Spring Programs with Master Gardener Stephen Marconi

CLASS FULL 
​Soil Basics: Growing your Garden

When: Wednesday, April 26 from 4:00 to 6:00pm 
Where: Ridgway Library Conservatory
Ages: 16+
Details: Join Steve to learn all about soil basics. Tools and materials provided. Free but donations for the Master Gardener Program are appreciated. Space is limited and registration is required.

Beginner's Gardening Workshop 

When: Wednesday, April 19 from 4:00 to 6:00pm 
Where: Ridgway Library Conservatory
Ages: 16+
Details: Join Steve and other gardening enthusiasts to learn tips and tricks for gardening basics. Tools and materials provided. Free but donations for the Master Gardener Program are appreciated. Space is limited and registration is required.

REGISTER HERE

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Details Coming Soon - 2023 Artists in Residency at RPL

This event is made possible with through the Ridgway Public Library's partnership with Elk County Council on the Arts (ECCOTA) and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts . ​

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Book Club

*Unexpected closure due to renovations*
Book club has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 12 at 4:15pm.

​Meeting Details
​Where: Ridgway Public Library 
When: April 12 at 4:15pm
​Ages: 18+
Book Discussion: The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J.R. Moehringer 

Interested in joining Book Club? Get a registration form at the circulation desk.

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 Teen Wreck-This-Journal Collaborative Project

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!

1. Sign out a copy of Wreck This Journal at the circulation desk. 
2. You have one week to complete a few pages. 
3. Return it. You’re welcome to stop back and sign it out again at a later date. 

We’ll display our collaborative project this summer for all library patrons to view. All content should be rated PG and appropriate for library audiences.  Submissions must also be:
-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

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.