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
Summertime Holiday Closures
Wednesday, June 19th
Thursday, July 4th
Saturday, August 31st
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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
RJCL Walking Club
Thursdays| 9:30 AM
FOR ADULTS | We will meet in the RJCL parking lot. All ages welcome. We will walk the trail behind the Library. We kindly ask that you register ahead of time so we know to expect you.
Railroad History Stroll with Mayor Mike
Friday, July 26th| 10:00 AM
FOR ADULTS | Mayor Mike Buttaccio will lead a hike along the Manchester Gateway Trail. He will teach us the history of the railroad in Manchester & Shortsville along the way. At the end, we will get to tour the refurbished train! All ages are welcome. Please meet at the Manchester Village Hall Parking Lot. We kindly ask those interested to please register ahead of time so we know to expect you.
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 for this program 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 | 5 – 7 PM
At the Shortsville Presbyterian Church, 59 W. Main Street.
FOR ADULTS | Come make homemade greeting cards with us! All supplies included. Free; adults only. Registration is required. Register online or give us a call.
Coffee & Crafts
Saturdays|11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
*No Program July 13th*
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
Summer Kick Off Party
Saturday, June 29th | Drop in between 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES | Let’s kick off the Red Jacket Community Library 2024 Summer Reading Program. Drop in anytime between 10:30am-1:00pm for games, crafts and a scavenger hunt. Free popsicles will be provided.
Lunch & a Movie at the Library
Thursdays| 11:45am
FOR ages 18 and under | Come eat lunch at the Library while watching a movie. Red Jacket Community Library will provide the popcorn for the movie. Can’t stay for the movie? Come and get your lunch to go. We ask that lunches be reserved for those under 18 years old. Lunches are available starting at 11:45 am, Movies will start at noon.
Weekly Movie/ Lunch Sponsor
Thursday, July 11th- Wish- Lunch Sponsored by Red Jacket Rotary Club & Wegmans
Thursday, July 18th-Migration- Lunch Sponsored by Manchester-Shortsville Lions Club & Wegmans
Thursday, July 25th- Elemental- Lunch Sponsored by Twin Cities Lion Club & Wegmans
Thursday, August 1- Wonka- Lunch Sponsored by Reinvention Brewing Company & Wegmans
Thursday, August 8-Trolls Band Together – Lunch Sponsored by Red Jacket Rotary Club
Thursday, August 15th- The Super Mario’s Bro Lunch Sponsored by Red Jacket Rotary Club
Thursday, August 22nd- Kung Fu Panda 4 Lunch Sponsored by Red Jacket Rotary Club
Thursday, August 29th-If – Lunch Sponsored by Red Jacket Rotary Club
The Great and Powerful Dave Magic Show
Friday, July 17 | 2:00 pm at the Library
FOR AGES 3 – 12 years old | Dave Moreland presents a high-energy 45-minute show filled with magic, adventure, comedy, puppets, and audience participation. Several of his routines feature volunteers from the audience and, at the end of the show, Dave teaches everyone a magic trick they can perform with things from around the house. Registration is required. Please register all children in your household attending, adults do not need to register.
Soil Painting with Alaina
Friday, July 19 | 10:30 am at the Library
FOR AGES 5 – 12 years old | Join Alaina from the Ontario County Soil & Water Conservation District to learn about soil. Why is soil important? What makes soil healthy? Then, we will make our soil artwork by painting with soil! Best suited for ages 5-12 but everyone is welcome. Registration is required.
It Flies, It Creeps, It Crawls
Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 am at the Library
FOR AGES 3 – 10 years old | Join Bridges for Brain Injuries for a 30-minute program using birds, amphibians, and reptile animal ambassadors to teach about the different ecosystems and habitats a species inhabits. Parent supervision is required. Registration Required, Seating Is Limited. Please register all children in your household attending, adults do not need to register.
Stem Exploration
Tuesdays in July | 1:00 pm at the Library
FOR AGES 5 – 11 years old | Join us for a different STEM activity each week. Parent supervision is not required for this program. We kindly ask that you please register in advance as space is limited.
Weekly Activity
Tuesday, July 9th- Solar Oven Smores ( Please let us know if your child has any food allergies)
Tuesday, July 16th- Drop in Between 1:00-3:00 for a Tent Making Challenge.
Tuesday, July 23rd- Make Your Own Constellation Jar
Tuesday, July 30th- Let’s Make Icecream In A Bag ( Please let us know if your child has any food allergies)
Youth Empowerment Group
Wednesday July 17th | 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.
Family Story Time
Thursdays| 10:30 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.
Sensory Playtime
Friday July 19th drop in between 10:00 – 11:30 am
At the Library
FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS | Children and their caregivers can engage in sensory activities, messy art projects and more! Please dress your child in messy clothes and plan to supervise your child closely during this program. Please register. See the events calendar for dates and register online, or give us a call.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Register at the circulation desk today!
FOR AGES 0 – ENTERING KINDERGARTEN SEPT. 2024 | 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 Hangout
Tuesday, July 10th | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, July 24th & August 20th| 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Join us for board games, card games, and some Nintendo Switch time! A snack will be provided. We ask that only teens attend this program.
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturdays| 11 AM – 1 PM – see the calendar
TEENS GRADES 9-12 | Meeting at the Library, on July 13th & 27th
TWEENS GRADES 4-8 | Meeting at the Library, on July 6th & 20th
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
Tuesday, July 16th 2024 | 7:15 pm
At the Library
The Board of Trustees normally meets on the third Tuesday 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 – Annual Meeting
Tuesday, July 16th 2024 | 7 pm
At the Library
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, September 10th | 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.