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
Autumn Holiday Closures
Wednesday, November 27th – Close at 6pm
Thursday, November 28th
Friday, November 29th
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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.
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Visit us at our new (temporary) location at 89 South Main Street, Manchester NY.
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Programs for Adults
1-on-1 Employment Assistance
First Tuesdays| Drop in any time between 11:15 am – 1 pm
FOR ADULTS | Amanda Bollinger from Ontario County Workforce Development will be here to offer one-on-one assistance. She can help you find a job, fill out job applications, work on your resume, prepare for an interview, etc. No appointment or registration necessary. Drop in!
Free At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests
Thursday, October 3rd| 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday, October 30th| 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday, November 1st| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FOR ADULTS |Free at-home colon cancer screening tests will be available at the Library on Thursday, October 3rd from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. These kits are for individuals who are 45 years and older and are uninsured. This program is sponsored by the Finger Lakes Region Cancer Services Program.
SNAP-Ed NY – Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
October 8th and 22nd | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
November 12th and 26th | 1:00 – 2:00
FOR ADULTS | The FVRx program is a free 6-week nutrition class. In these classes, participants will learn tips and tricks for eating healthy while saving time and money. They will receive $15 each class attended in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables to be redeemed at local farmers markets and local food retailers. Please register online or by calling or texting (585) 478-1480
Genealogy Drop-In Help
Individual Appointments Available
FOR ADULTS | Appointments are available for 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research through Ancestry. Please come prepared with your ancestor’s name(s) and a personal laptop if preferred. Patron computers with internet access will also be available. Please call the library to set up a time for your appointment.
Adult Craft Night
Wednesday, October 16th | 6 PM
FOR ADULTS | For this month’s adult craft night, we will be making a beautiful picture to display out of old magazines. We kindly ask that those planning to attend this program to register ahead of time.
Adult Watercolor Class
Fourth Tuesdays | 6:00 PM
FOR ADULTS | Local artist Deb Havert will teach you the basics of watercolor painting. Each month you will learn a different watercolor technique. A $3.00 fee is required and due at the time of the program. This class is best suited for newbies/beginners. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited.
Card Making Club
First Wednesdays | 6 – 7:45 PM
**At the Library
FOR ADULTS | Come make homemade greeting cards with us! All supplies included. Free; adults only.
No Registration required, drop in any time after 6.
Coffee & Crafts
Saturdays|11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
FOR ADULTS | Bring any portable craft you have to work on in the company of other artists. Types of crafts include but are not limited to knitting, crocheting, latch hooking, embroidery, cross stitching, quilting, sewing, felting, drawing, painting, etc. Any skill level from beginner to expert is welcome and encouraged! Free coffee will be provided. No registration is required.
Book Clubs
FOR ADULTS | New members welcome, even if you haven’t read the book! Check the events calendar for the monthly book selections and stop in to pick up your copy. Please register.
First Draught Book Club – Second Wednesdays | 6:00 pm
At Reinvention Brewing Company in Manchester
Jan’s Theme Book Club – Third Tuesdays | 11:00 am
At the Library
Programs for Kids & Families
Homeschool at the Library
Fridays | 1 – 3 PM
FOR AGES 5-12 | Parent supervision is not required but we ask that if you know your child will need extra assistance with the activity then please stay to provide support to them. Thank you.
Kids Club
Tuesdays | 3:30 – 5 PM
Begins October 1st!
FOR GRADES K-5| Join us for crafts, games, STEM, science experiments, and more at the Library on Tuesdays afterschool. A snack will be provided. Red Jacket School District will be providing bus transportation to those registered. Children will arrive at the Library around 3:30 pm. Children must be picked up at 5 pm. Advanced registration is required.
Fall Registration Closed – Check back soon for next registration period.
Youth Empowerment Group
Wednesday, October 9th | 4 – 5 PM
FOR GRADES K-5 | Jena from Safe Harbors of The Finger Lakes will be at the Library on the second Wednesday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come learn social-emotional skills while participating in a wide range of fun activities, crafts, games and more! A snack will be provided. Registration is required. Please register.
Messy Storytime
Saturday, October 12th | 10:15 am
At the Library
Messy Storytime includes stories, songs, and fingerplays followed by a sensory or art-based activity. This program is best suited for those 5 and under, siblings welcome. Please register. See the events calendar for dates and register online, or give us a call.
Family Story Time
Saturdays, October 5th & 19th| 10:15 AM
At the Library
Join us for stories, songs, and family fun. Children under the age of eight and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Summer Family Storytime. We kindly ask that families please register ahead of time.
Halloween Story Time
Saturday, October 26th| 10:15 AM
At the Library
Join us for some spooky stories, treats & crafts. Wear your Halloween costume. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Register at the circulation desk today!
FOR AGES 0 – ENTERING KINDERGARTEN SEPT. 2025 | Join this self-paced program to read 1,000 books to your child before they start kindergarten. Enjoy fun prizes as you reach a milestone along the way!
Programs for Teens
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, October 23rd| 3:30-5 PM
FOR TEENS GRADES 6-12 | We will be discussing volunteer opportunities and future teen programming ideas. After we will play board games, card games, or Nintendo Switch. Snacks will be provided!
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturdays| 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – see the calendar
TEENS GRADES 9-12 | Meeting at the Library, on October 12th
TWEENS GRADES 4-8 | Meeting at the Library, on October 5th
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, October 23rd, 2024 | 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.
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
Tuesday, October 8th | 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 2024 the voters approved our 2024-2025 budget with 88% in favor. Thank you for your support! Visit our Annual Report page for more information.