Library Policies
Mission
John F. Kennedy Library provides support in building a culture of reading, inquiry, and 21st century learning at John F. Kennedy High School. JFK Library leads with diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of service and provides a safe space for all learners, families, educators and staff.
Visiting the library
Students will need a pass from their assigned teacher to visit the library during class time
Students are welcome and encouraged to spend free periods in the library
Students, teachers, staff and faculty can check out up to five items
Check outs are for three weeks
Items can be renewed if they are not on hold for someone else
Students are welcome to bring snacks and drinks in the library
Please be respectful and kind to each other, to staff and to the space.
Please maintain appropriate language and behavior while visiting the library.
Please throw away all trash and recycling in the appropriate bin.
Please return any furniture back to where it was found.
Please place any books that need to be reshelved at the end of a shelf or give to the librarian.
The library reserves the right to send students back to class, if deemed appropriate.
The library is a safe space for all.
Library Reservations
Please schedule all class visits to the Library in advance.
When scheduling your event please communicate the date, time, number of people and the space in the library you would like to reserve.
If you rearrange the tables in the library please return them to how you found them when your event is over.
Classes should not be sent to the library alone or left in the library alone.
Donations
The library appreciates donations of gently used adult, young adult and juvenile books printed within the last five years.
If you have excellent condition classics, award winners or popular titles that have not been printed within the last five years please see the librarian to make sure the library is in need of these titles before dropping anything off.
Please do not drop off any books at the library that do not meet these criteria and that are not in gently used condition.
Please see the librarian if you have questions.