If you are looking for a book to read, a quiet place to study, or need some tech assistance, stop in and see us! We are here to help. The Kennedy library is open from 7 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays during the school year.
Fiction books are available on the upper level. Non-fiction, graphic novels, manga, biographies, and reference materials, as well as the Cougar collection are located on the middle level.
Both levels have tables and a lounge area for reading and homework.
The middle level Tech Center is open all day for computer questions and help with Chromebooks.
Library resources
WorldCat
: Library catalogs from around the world, includes local colleges and universities
Cedar Rapids Public Library
: CRCSD students may use their student ID as a library card
EasyBib
Citation generator
Iowa AEA online resources
Research databases and more
Teen Health and Wellness
Answers to teen questions
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
How to write and cite a great paper
Shmoop
Study guides and tools
Kennedy Torch: Kennedy’s student newspaper
Gale E Books Reference ebooks (login needed)
Project Guttenburg: Free ebooks
Open Culture: Popular free high school ebooks and audiobooks
Mackinvia Ebook and audiobook resource from GWAEA (login needed)
Metro Library Network Ebook and audiobook resource from CRPL (library number login needed)
Driving-Tests.org Practice driving tests
DMV Permit Test
Iowa DOT practice test
Student Finance Guide
Library passes
Students do not need a pass to come to the library before or after school, or during lunchtime. Study hall students need to stay in study hall, although they can come to check out library materials with a pass as needed.
Check-out
Check-out period for library books is two weeks. Books may be renewed.
Student ID’s
All students receive a school ID on picture day. Students who missed the date or have lost their ID may get a replacement made in the IMC. The cost is $5 and is payable in the Main Office.