Red Jacket Community Library

A public library serving the residents of the Manchester-Shortsville School District in New York.

HOURS  Tues & Wed 11am-8pm | Thurs & Fri 10am-5pm | Sat 10am-2pm | Sun & Mon closed

Summer Holiday Closures

Thursday, June 19th

Friday, July 4th

Saturday, August 30th

Search the catalog

Search our holdings plus the entire collection of the OWWL Library System. Find print books, large print books, eBooks, audio books, CDs and DVDs, and more! Use your library card to place a hold (request the item) online.

 

Stop in and browse

Visit us at our new (temporary) location at 89 South Main Street, Manchester NY.

2024 Annual Report to the Community

In 2024, your support helped Red Jacket Community Library spark creativity, fuel learning, and open doors to new ideas.
Together, we created a place where people of all ages feel inspired, supported, and welcome — a true community hub powered by access to programs, resources, and connection.
Our Annual Report is more than a summary — it’s a snapshot of what we accomplished with you by our side.
Look for printed copies available at the library, or read it online here. 

Featured

See the calendar for more events!

New & Noteworthy

New Books Coming Soon!

Check out our new titles for children, young adults, and adults; fiction and non-fiction, plus large print! Stop in to browse.

Meetings & Announcements

RJCL Board of Trustees – Regular Meeting

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 6:30 pm
At the Library

The Board of Trustees normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the library. Meetings are open to the public. Please refer to our public comment policy. The agenda and documents to be discussed in the open meeting are available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Email the Director to request the documents.

Learn more about the RJCL Board of Trustees.

RJCL Board of Trustees – Committee Meetings

See the event calendar. Committee meetings are open to the public. Please refer to our public comment policy.

Friends of the RJCL Meeting

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 6:30 pm 

At the Library

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Not a member yet? No problem! You can become a member at the meeting. Membership starts at just $5!

Friends meetings are usually the Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.  Learn more or join the Friends!

 

In June 2025 the voters approved our 2025-2026 budget with 80% in favor. Thank you for your support! Visit our Annual Report page for more information.