The media program offers 21st century instruction and technology, as well as the latest print and electronic collections for all of our students, parents, and teachers. Our Media Center programs increase students' reading skills while fostering a love for reading, which is a fundamental part of academic growth and improvement. Our media programs enhance information literacy, motivating students to enjoy reading, and to make it an essential part of their lives.

Ms. Drescher, MLS, Library Media Specialist

Instagram: @jfk_middle_media

Circulation Desk: 561-904-8103 • Media Center Office: 561-845-4533

SUNSHINE STATE BOOKS 2022-23_ 6th-8th Grade

Students must join the Battle of the Books Google Classroom to participate. Please see Ms. Drescher for the code.
Battle of the Books Timeline of Events 

2024-2025 SSYRA 6-8 Titles

2024-2025 SSYRA 6-8 VIDEO

The Media Center houses books in fiction and non-fiction, a computer lab, laptops, periodicals, a projector with screen, and an interactive SMART Board. 
 
Library Office Hours: 
Flexible Scheduling
OPEN for LUNCH

Programs:

Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Battle of the Books
Book Challenges
Author visit
Newspaper Club
World Read Aloud Day
Classroom Collaborations  

Resources:

Common Sense Media
Destiny Discovery Catalog
Lexile Book Matching
MackinVIA e-Resources
Museums of Palm Beach County
Reading Rants - Out of the Ordinary Booklists for Teens!
Cyber Safety (Safe Florida)

Public Library Information

Riviera Beach Library Card Registration
Riviera Beach Electronic Catalog Search
Palm Beach County Library System

Link to Mandel City Library: https://www.wpb.org/government/mandel-public-library-of-west-palm-beach/mandel-public-library-notice