Mrs. Knauff's Library Homepage
“Knowledge is of two kinds.
We know a subject ourselves, or we know where to find information.”
Samuel Johnson
Our Mission
To provide an environment where emphasis is placed on the appreciation of literature and to assist students in the development of skills needed for lifelong learning.
About Us
The Carondelet Library has over 15,000 books in our collection including Fiction, Non Fiction, Reference materials, and Books on Tape. Both campus libraries are fully computerized. The Upper Campus library has five computer stations providing access to Book Catalog, Internet, and Word Processing.
To access the Carondelet Library Catalog go to https://carondelet-mpls.follettdestiny.com.
How to video: How to access and use the CCS Library Catalog
Be sure to check out the Home Page of the Carondelet Library Catalog for a great list of helpful Web sites.
Book Selection
Books are selected to enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration the interest, abilities, and maturity levels of our students. Book selection is the responsibility of the librarian, with input from the teachers.
Curriculum
Students in grades kindergarten through sixth are sequentially taught a variety of library and information skills. These skills are reinforced and enhanced at each grade.
Staff
Mrs. Sandy Knauff, School Librarian
Email: sknauff@carondelet-mpls.org
Lower Campus: 612-920-9075, X14
Upper Campus: 612-927-8673, X14
Birthday Book Club
We invite all students to join the Carondelet Catholic School Birthday Book Club. Here's how it works:
On the occasion of their birthday, students are invited to donate a “Birthday Treat” to our library. If student's birthday is in August, the book could be given at the beginning of the school year. For June and July, it would be great to have the book given in early May so the book could start circulation before the end of the school year. A special ceremony is held in the student’s library class to give recognition for the gift. You may want to gift wrap the book to enhance the idea and ceremony of giving the library a special gift. The book will be processed and a special bookplate will be placed in the book acknowledging the gift giver.
The tradition of donating a book in this manner is a unique and lasting birthday treat that enhances the library for all of our students. We appreciate your support!
Please click here for a wish list of suggested of books we would like in our library.
The Wild Rumpus http://www.wildrumpusbooks.com, a children's bookstore located at 2720 W. 43rd Street, will offer a discount on books purchased for our library.
Research Help
Fact Monster Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Homework- www.factmonster.com
Ask Jeeves – www.askjeeves.com http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/
Hennepin County Library – www.hclib.org
Presidents - www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/
Creating a bibliography, a “how to” site, use MLA style http://www.noodletools.com
Authors & Illustrators:
Jan Brett: www.janbrett.com
Eric Carle: http://www.eric-carle.com
Tomie DePaola: www.tomiedepaola.com.
Dr. Seuss: http://seussville.com/seussville/seussentennial
CLWG, Authors & Illustrators on the Web:
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html
Finding Good Books:
http://www.hclib.org/kids/books
http://www.readkiddoread.com
http://www.bookwink.com
http://www.kidsreads.com/
http://www.guysread.com
www.whatshouldireadnext.com
Bookstores:
Red Balloon Bookshop: http://www.redballoonbookshop.com
Wild Rumpus Bookstore: http://www.wildrumpusbooks.com
