John F. Kennedy High School

Library Media Center

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Welcome to John F. Kennedy High School Library

Welcome to John F. Kennedy High School Library in Granada Hills.

Teen Read Week

Come celebrate the love of reading during Teen Read Week. Sponsored by the American Library Association, Teen Read Week highlights new Young Adult authors and books.

A Week of Constitution Day at the Library

September 17th is Constitution Day. During the week, come see the library's displays and exhibits on this important document.

Dare to be Scared!

Our yearly event highlights books with Halloween themes. Children from our school's childcare center get a treat, too!

Author Visits at the Library

Celebrated author Sonya Sones conducts a writer's workshop. The writer of "What your Mother Doesn't Know" reads from her latest work and teaches a lesson the the next generation of writers. The Library thanks the wonderful organization California Readers for Sonya's visit.

Banned Book Awareness Week

Banned Book Week brings awareness to the issues of censorship and the First Amendment.

A World of Love @ the Library

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the library! Learn 50 ways to say "I Love You," or recite a poem from one of fifty countries. Don't forget to take the "A World of Love Quiz" to win boxes and boxes of chocolates!

John F. Kennedy's Birthday Week

Celebrate our school's namesake every June in the library.

Manga Art Contest Winner!!!

Winner! Congratulations to Shirlen Detablan for her winning artwork in the Library's Manga Art Contest. Shirlen wins a professional artist drawing kit.

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Meet Our Library Staff

J.F. Kennedy Librarian

Hello, I'm Glen Martinez, the Librarian at John F. Kennedy. I would enjoy meeting you in person during our school's Back to School Night and Open House.

Originally from Northern California, I first came to Los Angeles to attend UCLA (BA English Literature, 1994). I received my Masters in Education from CSUN (MA, 2003) and my Masters in Library and Information Studies from San Jose State University (MLIS, 2006). I hold a Clear Single Subject Credential (English) and a Clear Library Media Service Credential, both issued by the State of California.

My first job out of college was that of a story analyst for a talent and lit agency, fulfilling my desire to read, read, and read. I've been an educator, as a librarian or English Literature and Compostion teacher, for about 12 years.

Professional Memberships: Los Angeles Library Association, California School Library Association, California Readers, American Library Association

Other Memberships: Wattles Community Farm (my 12th year!), EarthWatch, Sierra Club, UCLA Alumni Association

J. F. Kennedy Library Assistant

Hi, my name is Justin Barghi and I'm the Library Assistant at Kennedy High. I'm currently enrolled at CSUN and working towards a degree in the field of psychology. When I'm not doing homework or reading books, I enjoy helping students and making Kennedy Library a great experience for the school.

Library Contact Information

Mr. Glen Martinez
Kennedy HS Library Media Center
11254 Gothic Ave.
Granada Hills, CA 91344

818.271.2900

Our Library's Mission

The mission of the J. F. Kennedy Media Library Media Program is to ensure that all students and staff have the skills and opportunity to access, evaluate, and use information. The Library Media Specialists play a critical role in the introduction of new learning technologies, support the curriculum and the teaching of information skills in a positive learning environment in which all students can become independent, lifelong learners.

We believe that it is important for the Library Media Program to maintain its traditional role of preserving and disseminating information while incorporating advances in technology for information access. Our goal is to help students become productive citizens and participants in a rapidly changing society.

~Glen Martinez, Library Media Teacher