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
November Holiday Closures
Saturday, November 11: Closed
Thursday, November 23: Closed
Friday, November 24: Closed
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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!
Adult Craft Night
Wednesday, November 15th | 6 PM
FOR ADULTS | Let’s make abstract ceramic coasters! Registration is required. Register online or give us a call.
Card Making Club
First Wednesdays | 5 – 7 PM
At the Shortsville Presbyterian Church, 59 W. Main Street.
FOR ADULTS | For October, we will be making Holiday and winter cards. All supplies included. Free; adults only. Registration is required. Register online or give us a call.
SNAP-Ed NY
Second Tuesdays |11:30 am
FOR ADULTS | Come join Shelby, a SNAP-Ed nutritionist along with an Ontario Public Health nurse, and learn how to reduce food waste after the Holidays. There will also be a food demo and tasting with leftovers along with some health information. Adults only. Registration is required.
Mahjong
Fridays | 1 – 3 PM
FOR ADULTS | Come play mahjong at the Library! Beginners welcome!
Adult Stitch Club
Thursdays|10:30 am – Noon
FOR ADULTS | Bring whatever project you’re working on and sit in our cozy library to enjoy good company while you work! Stitching, beading, embroidery, weaving and other needle crafts.
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
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!
Home School at the Library – Vocabulary Solutions
Tuesdays in October | 1 – 3 PM
FOR GRADES K-6 | Come to the Library on Tuesdays in October for some homeschooling fun! Best suited for those in grades 2nd-6th grade. During the first Tuesday of every month, we will play games and socialize with peers. The rest of the month will focus on learning activities. For questions about this program please email ctripp@owwl.org. Please register.
On Tuesday, October 31st children are invited to wear a Halloween costume.
Books and Babies
Thursdays, September 21 – November 30| 10:15 am
At the Library
Best suited for children under 24 months | Interactive story time – early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Please register. See calendar for dates.
Big Kid Story Time
Once a month on a Wednesday | 4-5 pm
At the Library
Best suited for children in UPK- 3rd grade | We will read a few books, have a snack, and do an activity related to the book. Younger/older siblings are welcome. Registration is required. See calendar for dates.
Sensory Play Time
Most Fridays starting Sept. 22 | 10:30 – 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.
Programs for Teens
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, November 16th | 3:15pm
FOR TEENS GRADES 6-12 | We will be discussing volunteer opportunities and future teen programming ideas.
Teen Crafternoon
Friday, December 6 | 3 pm
FOR TEENS GRADES 6-12 | Teens are invited to join us for a crafternoon! This month, create your own snow globe. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. Check the events calendar for more information.
Dungeons & Dragons
Saturdays – see the calendar
TEENS GRADES 9-12 | Meeting at the Library, on November 18th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
TWEENS GRADES 4-8 | Meeting at the Library, on November 4th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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, November 21, 2023 | 7 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.
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, January 9, 2023 | 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 2023 the voters approved our 2023-2024 budget with 85% in favor. Thank you for your support! Visit our Annual Report page for more information.