About Knowles Library

Knowles Library Hours:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 - 4:30	8:00 - 4:30	8:00 - 4:30	8:00 - 4:30	8:00 - 4:00

Circulation Policies:

How many books may I check out at a time?
Students may have two fiction or nonfiction books or three graphic books checked out at a time.
How long is the checkout period?
Fiction and nonfiction books have a lending period of two weeks.
Graphic books have a lending period of one week.
Can I renew a book if I'm not finished reading it by the due date?
Yes, you may recheck a title -- provided it isn't on hold for another student.
What if my book is overdue?
Books accrue a late fee of $0.10 per day with a $5 maximum.

Knowles Library Staff:

Mrs. Rossi

Librarian

Mrs. Rossi has been a librarian for more than 20 years. She loves assisting both students and teachers with research assignments, book recommendations, and other literacy-related needs. Some of Mrs. Rossi's favorite reads -- old and new -- are:

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Sadie by Courtney Summers
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer
Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay
Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu
Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Uprooted by Albert Marrin
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
And anything Jane Austen!

When Mrs. Rossi isn't reading, she loves to hike, travel, sing on her church's praise team, play board games, crochet, try new foods and spend time with family and friends.

Mrs. Gallia

Circulation Desk Clerk

Mrs. Gallia has been at Knowles Library for five years. She is always happy to assist with checking out books, submitting iPad work orders, and assisting students and teachers with library resources.

Mrs. Gallia's favorite books are:

The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
1984 by George Orwell
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Out of the Easy by Ruta sepetys
Fatal Throne by M.T. Anderson
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

Mrs. Gallia also enjoys watching HGTV and DIY Network, as well as reading and watching anything that involves reusing, repurposing or reimagining...like Flea Market Flip and Trash to Treasure.

Mrs. Mancilla

Media Clerk

Mrs. Mancilla is in her second year at Knowles Library. She enjoys helping others and is looking forward to assisting students, teachers, and staff with library-related technology needs and IDs, as well as movie and equipment requests.

As a lifelong reader, Mrs. Mancilla enjoys books from many different genres. Just a few of her favorite books include:

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff
The Shining Company by Rosemary Sutcliff
Samurai's Tale by Christian Haugaard
Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Elois Jarvis McGraw
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkein
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson
Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli
A Heart Like His: Intimate Reflections on the Life of David by Beth Moore

In addition to reading, Mrs. Mancilla enjoys crocheting, binge watching shows and movies (especially Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Dr. Who and Indiana Jones), nature, camping, animals, teaching VBS and loving on her family.

Mrs. Zambrano

Electronic Classroom Clerk

Mrs. Zambrano is in her second year with the Knowles Library family. She assists with library programming, fee and fine maintenance, and will work hard to assist student with answers to any library-related questions. A few of Mrs. Zambrano's favorite books are:

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey
Room by Emma Donoghue
To All the Boys I've Loved Before, P.S. I Still Love You, and Always and Forever, Laura Jean by Jenny Han

She also enjoys making crafts, doing DIY experiments like making lip balms and slime and watching documentaries and reality shows. She loves to travel and visit historical landmarks.

Mrs. Zambrano loves to sing, and one of her favorite types of music is mariachi. When she is able, she likes visiting art and history museums.