Services

On-site Services

Free wifi

Public-use computers

Copy, scanning and fax service

Black & white and color printing

Programs  – See our events calendar 

Reference and information

Inter-library loan

Books by Maila service that provides patrons access to library materials through delivery by U.S. mail.

Renewal by phone (585) 289-7063 and online

Book drop available 24/7

OWWL Library System Outreach Services

Books by Mail

Books by Mail  is a service that provides patrons access to library materials through delivery by U.S. mail.

Books to Go

Books to Go provides bulk lending to agencies serving or housing older adults such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties.

Community Hygiene Pantry

“Take what you need, give when you can”

The RJCL offers free hygiene items for those who need them, with available supplies provided by donations. The Community Hygeine Pantry is located on a shelf in our restroom.

To keep this hygeine pantry stocked for our community, we are always accepting donations. These may include, but are not limited to: socks, gloves, tissues, toothbrushes and toothpaste, menstrual products, diapers, travel-sized First Aid Kits, wash cloths, handwarmers, wipes, shampoo and conditioner, nail clippers, body spray, deodorant, razors and shaving cream, bar soap/hand soap.

Donations for this pantry may be dropped off at the circulation desk.

Watch the news piece Spectrum did featuring RJCL’s Community Hygeine Pantry during 2023’s Great Give Back! 

Sensory Friendly Library 

Red Jacket Community Library (RJCL) is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Sensory Kits. The Rochester Regional Library Council and Friends (RRLC) & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library (FFRPL) awarded a grant from the Harold Hacker Fund for the Advancement of Libraries to make creation of these kits possible.

Three Sensory Kits were created, two of the sensory kits are for children and one kit is geared towards adults. Each kit contains a noise reduction headset, multiple fidgets, sunglasses, a sensory bottle, and a timer. The children’s kits also include a set of communication cards. These kits are available at the circulation desk to be checked out for in-library use.

In addition to the sensory kits, RJCL was also able to purchase other items to create a more sensory friendly environment within the library. Such items include fluorescent lighting covers, fidgets, liquid floor tiles, a sensory den with pillows, and a weighted lap pad for sensory breaks. Materials to further enhance the accessibility of programming, such as our currently running Sensory Playtime program, includes toddler-safe sensory bin manipulatives, a manipulative cleaning bin set, and four wiggle seats.

Read the News Release!

See the feature on 13WHAM’s Bright Spot. 

View the article the Finger Lakes Times wrote.

 

Online Resources and Learning

Use your OWWL library card to access online databases and educational programs.

Kanopy

Use your OWWL library card to watch quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and children’s stories with Kanopy. Download Kanopy.

Research genealogy

Conduct genealogy and local history research with Ancestry Library Edition, Historic Newspapers, and other online resources at the Library.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages‘ adaptive language-learning process will help you pick up new vocabulary, perfect your pronunciation, and boost your cultural IQ.

LawDepot

LawDepot’s extensive library of documents and legal resources provides easy-to-use assistance with a wide range of legal needs empowering individuals to create legal documents specific to their personal situation.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports surveys millions of consumers to learn which products work the best and last the longest and provides unbiased ratings and reviews.

NOVELny

Explore journals, newspapers, databases, and reference tools through the New York Online Virtual Electronic Library (NOVELny).

Ground News

Offered within the Libby app to patrons, Ground News is an innovative platform that empowers readers to compare news coverage, spot media bias and think critically about current events in real time.

Libby/OverDrive

Download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from our OverDrive Library or the Libby app.

New York Times Bestsellers

Browse the current New York Times Bestsellers lists for fiction, non-fiction, and more with links directly to the OWWL Catalog.

Books, Movies and More

Check out

Stop in to browse our local collection – check out books and DVDs.

Pick up

Search the collections of 42 area libraries at owwl.org and pick up items here.

Download

Get eBooks, audio books and digital magazines with your library card at Owwl2go.