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Welcome to the Knoles Elementary School Library! We're so glad you're here. Knoles Library is a place to discover great books, explore new ideas, build technology skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. Whether your student is  looking for their next favorite read or helpful technology resources, they will find everything they need using the tabs below. Happy exploring!

 

Love books? We’d love your help! Volunteers can help shelve books, keep our library organized, or lend a hand during our book fairs. If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out the district’s volunteer form and join the fun! 

Fall Book Fair!

Our Fall Book Fair is on the horizon! Keep an eye on the countdown, and get ready to discover some more amazing books while supporting our school library!
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September

 

September is full of reading adventures in the library! Kindergarten and 1st grade will enjoy animal and nursery rhyme-themed stories as we continue building a love for stories. Grades 2–5 will continue reading the chapter books their classes voted on while also getting an introduction to the fun and creativity of poetry.

Knoles Library is kicking off our new reading incentive program and literacy stations! Our poems for September focus on Everyday Wonders, and we are challenging students to memorize at least one of four poems:

  • Poetry Explorer: “Who Had Seen the Wind?” by Christina Rossetti
  • Poetry Adventurer: “The Little Turtle” by Vachel Lindsay
  • Poetry Master: “Autumn Fires” by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Poetry Champion: “Don’t Quit” by Edgar A. Guest 

Students can pass off the Explorer, Adventurer, and Master level poems anytime this month to Mrs. G. “Don’t Quit” is our poem for the school year and can be passed off anytime before Summer Break. Its message is simple: we all struggle sometimes. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep trying!

All students have also been introduced to our 1,000 Minute Reading Challenge! Students are working toward reading 1,000 minutes this semester. Just 10 minutes a day can get them there! We’re excited to encourage our Knights to make reading a regular part of their day and discover just how many adventures a book can hold.

We can’t wait to see our students challenge themselves, discover new stories and poems, and build confidence as they become literacy pros!

  • We’re always adding exciting new titles to our library! Take a peek at the newest books joining our collection and see what catches your eye. New titles will be posted here for 60 days, so check back often to discover your next great read!

    (posted August 19, 2026)

    1. The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe by Shannon Hale
    2. Cave of the Crystal dragon by Tracey West
    3. I am me: a book of authenticity by Susan Verde
    4. Prince Sacha's fierce, fabulous, fancy day by Jon Lau
    5. Treasure of the Gold Dragon by Tracey West
    6. Baby-sitters little sister. 10, Karen's prize by Shauna J. Grant
    7. Magic Pickle and the roots of doom by Scott Morse
    8. You are brave: a book about trying new things by Margaret O'Hair
    9. Dream snow by Eric Carle
    10. Tom Thumb: Grimms' tales by Eric Carle
    11. The rabbit and the turtle by Eric Carle
    12. Hello, Red Fox by Eric Carle
    13. Snowmen all year by Caralyn Buehner
    14. Crystal & gem by R.F. Symes
    15. Rocks & minerals by R.F. Symes
    16. Reptile by Colin McCarthy
    17. Knight by Christopher Gravett
    18. Aztec, Inca & Maya by Elizabeth Baquedano
    19. Lilly's big day by Kevin Henkes
    20. Mix it up! By Hervé Tullet
    21. Press here by Hervé Tullet
    22. Let's play! By Hervé Tullet
    23. Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree by Robert Barry
    24. The lion & the mouse by Jerry Pinkney
    25. Madeline's rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans
    26. Make way for ducklings by Robert McCloskey
    27. Alphabet city by Stephen T. Johnson
    28. The three little wolves and the big bad pig by Eugene Trivizas
    29. Pete the cat saves Christmas by Eric Litwin
    30. Following Papa's song by Gianna Marino
    31. The poky little puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey
    32. A small blue whale by Beth Ferry
    33. More than words : so many ways to say what we mean by Roz MacLean
    34. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Sir Thomas Malory
    35. The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate

     

    (posted August 21, 2026)

    1. War stories by Korman, Gordon
    2. Wizards & spells by Jim Zub
    3. Dr. Seuss's book of animals by Dr. Seuss
    4. The sorcerer's apprentice by Nancy Willard
    5. Origami Holidays by Duy Nguyen
    6. The bug book by Fliess, Sue
    7. Verdi by Cannon, Janell
    8. The A to Z Sports Joke Book: From Archery to Zip-Lining! By Vasco Icuza
    9. Spider-Ham by Steve Foxe
    10. Little tiger rescue by Rachel Delahaye
    11. The Playful Panda by Amelia Cobb
    12. The homesick kitten by Holly Webb
    13. The Puppy Who Ran Away by Holly Webb
    14. The Homeless Kitten by Holly Webb
    15. The adventures of Tom Sawyer by Martin Woodside
    16. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Oliver Ho
    17. The adventures of Robin Hood by John Burrows
    18. The magic misfits by Harris, Neil Patrick
    19. The Magic misfits: the second story by Neil Patrick Harris
    20. The magic misfits: the minor third by Harris, Neil Patrick
    21. The Magic Misfits: the fourth suit by Neil Patrick Harris
    22. Zombie season by Justin Weinberger
    23. The princess and the dragon by Valerie Tripp
    24. Emerson and Princess Peep by Valerie Tripp
    25. The mystery of Mr. E by Valerie Tripp
    26. Camille's mermaid tale by Valerie Tripp
    27. Willa's wilderness campout by Tripp, Valerie
    28. Teamwork magic by Valerie Tripp
    29. Ashlyn's unsurprise party by Valerie Tripp
    30. The Muddily-Puddily show by Valerie Tripp
    31. The rainstorm brainstorm by Tripp, Valerie
    32. The clippity-cloppity carnival by Tripp, Valerie
    33. A Fin-Tastic Surprise by Valerie Tripp
    34. The riddle of the robin by Valerie Tripp

     

    (posted September 2, 2026)

    1. Why oh why are deserts dry? By Rabe, Tish
    2. Harry versus the first 100 days of school by Jenkins, Emily
  • We encourage students to use the Five-Finger Rule when looking for a book within their reading abilities. How does this work?

    1. Open to a page.

    Choose a page in the middle of the book and start reading. Your child will read either a page or a full paragraph depending on the difficulty of the book.

    2. Hold up your hand. 

    Every time you come to a word your child doesn't know or can't figure out, put up one finger.

    3. Check your fingers!

    • 0–1 fingers:
      • Too Easy → Your child probably knows most of the words in this book. This book is great to read and enjoy without difficulty.
    • 2–3 fingers:
      • Just Right! → Great choice! Your child understands most of the words and can enjoy this story while also challenging their reading abilities.
    • 4 fingers:
      • A Little Tricky → Your child may need some help with a few words in this book. Try another page to make sure this book isn’t too difficult. 
    • 5 fingers:
      • Too Hard for Right Now → There are lots of words in this book your child doesn't know on their own. Try a different book, and come back to this one later!

     

    Remember, the Five-Finger Rule is just a tool to help your child choose a book that they can comfortably read on their own and improve their reading capabilities. It's okay to read books that are easy, challenging, funny, interesting, or just plain awesome!

  • Library books belong to our whole school community, so let’s take care of them! When students treat a book gently, they are helping make sure that other Knights can enjoy it after they’ve moved on to their next literature adventure.

    Remember to:

    • Use clean, dry hands when reading.
    • Turn pages gently. Never bend, fold, or tear them.
    • Use a bookmark instead of folding down the corners.
    • Keep food and drinks away from books.
    • Keep books away from pets and little siblings who might want to “help” read!
    • Keep books in a safe place when they’re not being read.
    • Protect books from water, rain, and spills.

     

    Most Important:

    Library books don't belong to just one person. They belong to all of us! Taking good care of a book means the next reader gets to enjoy the same adventure.

     

  • Every student in FUSD is provided a district iPad for school use. Learn more about the 1:1 iPad initative and iPad care here: 1:1 iPads

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