Ridgway Public Library

10/21/2026

Today in do-it-at-Rhyme-Time-so-you-don't-have-to-do-it-at-your-own-house news, we present pumpkin hammering AND pumpkin painting. 🎃 It was a glorious mess and all the hammered pumpkins went to a local farm to feed some lucky chickens. Win, win, win! 🐓

They're probably sick of hearing it, but one more enormous THANK YOU for our friends at Lawrie Family Farms for donating so many pumpkins for our patrons to enjoy. You've made so many October days brighter with your donation.

10/21/2026

It’s chilly, but the sun has promised to warm us up! Come have a gourd time at Rhyme Time! 🎃🌞🪩

Today, Wednesday 10/21
10:30 AM
Kids aged 0-6

10/21/2026

Our Constant Reader: A Stephen King Book Club met last night for the first of two sessions on 11/22/63, King’s enormous time-travel tome about the JFK assassination. The group will take on part two in November.

Space is still available! If you’d like to join us, call 814-773-7573 or email Tia at [email protected].

10/20/2026

This afternoon, our Dickinson Teen Group painted pumpkins: a screen-free way to decompress after school, get creative, and make something to take home for fall.

Dickinson Teen Group is a private, monthly program at RPL for students in grades 6-12 enrolled in Dickinson’s Community & School Based Behavioral Health program. Each session centers on a mindfulness-based craft, always hands-on, always a little fun, giving teens a dedicated space to unwind and connect.

Thank you to Lawrie Family Farms for donating the pumpkins. Your generosity made this afternoon possible!

10/20/2026

This morning at Story Time, a new friend moved into the children’s room. Meet Patch, our quilt ghost. 👻

Hand-sewn by our friend Taz at The Wild Fleur, Patch arrived with a donation in memory of Dolly Parton. We’re so grateful for the support and for our spooky cute new resident. 🤠 💐

After hearing “The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt,” our readers got to work on ghosts of their own, each one patched together from a different mix of colors. Patch has some very bright company now.

Next week: our annual Costume Party Story Time! Send your child in costume (Halloween pajamas count) and bring a treat to share if you’d like.

Story Time meets Tuesdays at 10:30AM at the Ridgway Public Library. Designed for kids 0 to 6, each morning features stories, art, movement, and play.

🚨 Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their supervision at all times.

10/20/2026

Tomorrow at Rhyme Time: Pumpkin Play 🎃

Paint, play, and hammer everyone's favorite gourd -- the pumpkin! Join us to learn, sing, and PLAY.

The Ridgway Public Library Rhyme Time program meets Wednesdays at 10:30AM. Designed for kids aged 0 to 6, each morning features songs, action rhymes, and play.

🚨 Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their supervision at all times.

10/19/2026

Happening next Monday, 10/26! 🏛️ ✨

What to expect:
📺 Screen the Pittsburgh Arts and Lecture series with a small group at RPL
💬 Chat and react with other deep thinkers. The entire event is moderated by RPL volunteer Aimeé Kemick
🧀 Light refreshments
🛋️ Cozy atmosphere

Space is limited! Click the link in the comments below or scan the QR code on the flyer. We can't wait to watch with you!

Coming up next in our RPL Presents: Ten Evenings -- acclaimed author Michael Lewis!

Michael Lewis is the author of "The Blind Side," "Moneyball," and "The Big Short," bestsellers that turned institutions under strain into stories about the people inside them. His new book, "Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State," published October 6, follows seven public servants targeted in the early days of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Join us Monday, October 26th at 7:30PM for a screening of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures talk. This is an after-hours screening and conversation event, hosted and moderated by Aimeé Kemick. We'll have some light refreshments and *excellent* atmosphere for folks who love good company and better conversations.

This program is totally free, but space is limited. Registration is required. Give us a call at (814) 773-7573 or visit our website to register.

This community screening series is sponsored by private donation and screened with permission from Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures. Thank you for helping bring arts and culture to Ridgway, PA! 🏛️

10/19/2026

Tomorrow at Story Time: Rainbow Ghosts 👻 🌈

It's spooky season in Ridgway and tomorrow at Story Time we'll be celebrating with a sweet-not-scary story that encourages our young readers to embrace what makes them unique. Afterwards, we'll make some adorable rainbow ghosts.

📚 Reading: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt, Riel Nason
👻 Creating: Rainbow Ghosts

The Ridgway Public Library Story Time program meets Tuesdays at 10:30AM. Designed for kids aged 0 to 6, each morning features stories, art, movement, and play.

🚨 Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is responsible for their supervision at all times.

10/18/2026

✨🏛️ This Week at Ridgway Public Library:

From story time to mahjong, here’s what’s on at the library this week:

Tuesday, 10/20
◦10:30AM | Story Time | Ages 0-6 | No registration required
◦3:00PM | Dickinson Teen Group | Students in Grades 6-12 | Private program
◦3:30PM | D&D Club | Students in grades 6-12 | Registration required; email Tia at [email protected] to join the campaign
◦4:45PM | Constant Reader Book Club | 18+ | Registration currently full

Wednesday, 10/21
◦10:30AM | Rhyme Time | Ages 0-6 | No registration required
◦4:15PM | Book Club | 18+ | Registration currently full

Saturday, 10/24
◦10:00AM | Mahjong Club | 18+ | No registration required

Tickets Now Available: Library Luncheon
Save the date for Nov. 8, 2026 at Laurel Mill Golf Course: 1 PM, $25pp, theme: Music. Just a few tables left! Come support your local library and have a great time. Call or stop by to register!

10/15/2026

Today we welcomed our friends from the RASD Life Skills/Autism Support class for their monthly library visit! Students received library cards and then we PAINTED PUMPKINS. 🎃 We want to give another HUGE shoutout to Lawrie Family Farms for donating pumpkins for this event. We are able to keep our programs free for our community thanks to friends like you! 🏛️ ❤️