named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ancestry Library Edition
Free in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition for genealogical research, available through library computers or personal devices on-site.
Community Hygiene Pantry
Free access to hygiene items such as toothbrushes, menstrual products, diapers, and soap, available on a shelf in the restroom. Donations are accepted to keep supplies stocked.
Public Computer and Internet Access
Free access to desktop computers, WiFi, printing, scanning, faxing, and copying services for the public.
Sensory Friendly Library
Offers sensory kits with noise-reduction headsets, fidgets, and other tools for children and adults. Includes sensory-friendly environmental enhancements like lighting covers and a sensory den for inclusive programming.
Summer Reading Program
Annual reading program for all ages featuring registration, events, and activities to encourage reading during the summer months.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
- Organizing library fundraising eventsHosts annual fundraisers to generate financial support for the Red Jacket Community Library’s programs and operations.
- Providing library services to local residentsProvides library materials, programs, and services to residents of Manchester, Shortsville, and the surrounding area, including those within the Manchester-Shortsville Central School District. Offers a welcoming space to support learning, creativity, and community engagement.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Conducting organizational governance activitiesHolds public budget votes, adopts operating budgets through community voting processes (including for 2026–2027), and conducts Board of Trustees elections, including write-in campaigns.
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivering staff professional development and operational managementConducts staff professional development training, which may result in delayed opening hours, to support service quality and library operations.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Hosting Summer Reading ProgramRuns an annual Summer Reading Program for patrons of all ages, including a Kick Off Party on June 27, 2026, registration events, and ongoing programming listed on a public online calendar.
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Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
- Operating a community hygiene pantryRuns a free community hygiene pantry that provides essential personal care items to individuals in need, sustained through community donations.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Operating public access technology and office servicesProvides free public access to desktop computers with internet, supported by staff assistance. Offers low-cost printing, copying, faxing (capped at $5.00 per fax), and free scanning services with email delivery.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Providing sensory support for neurodiverse patronsOffers three in-house sensory kits (two for children, one for adults) available for checkout and maintains a sensory-friendly environment with modifications such as a sensory den, lighting covers, specialized seating, and inclusive programming like Sensory Playtime.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Supporting genealogical researchOffers free in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition for patrons conducting genealogical or historical research.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$310K
Contributions & grants$299K96%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$9K3%
Other revenue$689
expenses
Total expenses$259K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$400K
Cash$360K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$397K
Liquid reserves16.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN SCHNEIDER | Director | 35 | $51K |
| JANINE DONAHUE | Treasurer | 5 | $7K |
board members · 3
- Carl Persson — Trustee
- NANCY JOHNSON — Trustee
- SUSAN JOHNSON — Trustee
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Foundation of the Rochester Public Library (FFRPL) Funder — Awarded a grant from the Harold Hacker Fund for the Advancement of Libraries to support the development of sensory kits.
- Friends of the Red Jacket Community Library Network — Separate 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the Red Jacket Community Library.
- Manchester-Shortsville Central School District Government — Geographic and fiscal jurisdiction for library funding through property tax levy.
- Manchester-Shortsville Central School District Government — Geographic and fiscal jurisdiction for library tax levy and budget voting.
- OWWL Network — Member of the OWWL library network, participating in shared systems and events.
- OWWL Library System Network — Member of the OWWL Library System, providing access to shared catalogs and resources.
- OWWL Library System Network — Member of the OWWL Library System, which provides shared access to Ancestry Library Edition.
- Rochester Regional Library Council and Friends (RRLC) Partner — Collaborated to provide a grant for the creation of sensory kits at the library.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Design for Neurodiverse Patronsmethodology: sensory_inclusionBy providing in-library sensory tools, the library supports neurodiverse patrons’ self-regulation and engagement because accessible, sensory-inclusive environments lower barriers to participation and increase the comfort and independence of neurodivergent individuals during visits.
- Mutual Aid Model for Basic Needs Accessmethodology: mutual_aidBy operating the Community Hygiene Pantry on a mutual aid model, the library increases access to essential hygiene items because it reduces stigma, empowers user autonomy, and fosters community reciprocity, which together promote sustained engagement and trust.