Kids who attended the Dec. 30 Book Share at the main library suggested the following books:
How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor
Surprise Island by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Carnival Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner
A Dog Called Grk by Joshua Doder
My Haunted House by Angie Sage
Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka
Sam & Friends by Mary Labatt
The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes by Kelly Easton
Blizzard of the Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
Here are the books recommended at the November Grades 3 - 5 Book Share
Claire: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Down Girl by Lucy Nolan
I, Jack by Patricia Finney
Three Good Deeds by Vivian Velde
Zarele: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Calvin and Hobs by Bill Watterson
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
Maria: Puppy Place by Ellen Milles
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Anne: Just Grace by Charise Harper
Jessica: The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Cait: 101 Ways to Bug Your Parents by Lee Wardlaw
Jack’s Facts:
Dogs understand what humans say.
Humans think they understand what dogs say.
Therefore, dogs are smarter than humans.
This is a fact.
Jack Russell, Dog Detective, lives with his owner Sarge, a police detective. Sarge solves crimes, but, as Jack puts it, “Sarge detects human-type crimes. I detect important crimes.” Each book in this series is a hilarious recounting of Jack’s discovery of, and solving of, an important crime –important to dogs, that is. To help him in solving a crime, Jack makes a “nose map” (a way of storing information collected by the nose), which might include things like “A place under the tree where a cat sat last Thursday.” In case you are confused, each chapter has a glossary with entries such as “Daching. The way dachshunds move about.”
Are You Afraid Yet? The Science behind Scary Stuff by Stephen James O’Meara
Just the Right Size: Why Big Animals Are Big and Little Animals Are 
Little by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Neal Layton
Did you ever wonder why there are no high-flying, wall-climbing, tall building-leaping superheroes in real life—and why there are no giant mutant monsters for them to fight? Find out what keeps big animals (like us!) from engaging in astonishing feats of strength and agility and why there would be a downside to being tiny and all-powerful. Whether we’re big or small, our size defines a lot more about us than we could have imagined.
Panorama, A Foldout Book by Fani Marceau, with illustrations by Joelle Jolivet
This 32-page book fan folds out into a single panorama that takes the reader from India to Ecuador and from Iceland to Romania. Each natural scene seamlessly runs into the next, incorporating each area’s natural beauty and indigenous wildlife. On the reverse of the fanfold, the same scenes and locations are shown at night.
Princess Collection, A Treasury of Tales from Disney Press
A royally enchanting world awaits…A moonlit waltz with the Prince. An unforgettable ride on a magic carpet. A kiss taht awakens a sleeping beauty. The most magical moments from the Disney Princes sfilms are brought to life in this charming volume. Plus, the Princesses and their friends on many other adventures, from a surprise picnic at the Dwarfs’ cottage to an underwater game of hide-and-seek with Ariel!
WHERE? Islington Branch Library
WHEN? Wednesday October 27, 6 – 6:45pm
WHO? 3 – 5 year olds with caregiver
WHAT? Fun Halloween stories, songs, and film
Wear a costume OR pajamas and bring a pillow or blanket if you’d like! To register call 781-326-5914
Here are the books recommended at the September Grades 3 - 5 Book Share
Claire: The Potato Chip Puzzles by Eric Berlin
Jessica: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Suddenly Supernatural by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Kiley: The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry
Eleven Birthdays by Wendy Mass
Elizabeth: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
Hildi: Boy on the Lion Throne by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Nataniah: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Vivien: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Milo and Jazz are real detectives –in training, that is! And they’re ready to solve any mystery that comes their way. with a little help from world-famous private eye Dash Marlowe, the two friends track down clues, stake out suspects and become top-notch super sleuths!
From the pages of DC Comics comes…original, full-color chapter books!
Emperor of the Airwaves: The Penguin purchases Gotham’s largest media company. Meanwhile, a crime wave hits the city. Batman soon learns that these events are related. After the Dark Knight stops a crime, the Penguin’s TV news channel edits the security tapes and police reports to make Batman look like a criminal. People begin to fear the Dark Knight. If he can’t prove his innocence, the hero will end up in prison and the Penguin will fly free.
The Revenge of Clayface: Billionaire Bruce Wayne is asked to support 
the military’s newest weapon, the ParaBomb X, a high-tech orb that emits a paralyzing light. But during the weapon’s demonstration, a general grabs the orb, crashes through the window, and falls to the street below. Bruce Wayne is stunned. When he looks down at the street, he sees the thief turn into a gooey pile of mud and slip down a storm drain with the stolen weapon. He wasn’t a general at all –he was one of Batman’s strangest enemies, Clayface.
Islington Library Book Share for children in Grades 3 – 5
September 23, 7 – 7:45 pm
Bring a favorite book to recommend
See what everyone is reading
Enjoy a snack
Leave with a list of recommendations
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Call 781-326-5914 or stop by the Islington Branch Library
Don’t miss out on the last of the prizes and stickers for your summer reading! Come to the library before the first day of school and get credit for all those hours of reading you’ve done.
Sherlock Holmes stories captured readers' imaginations for more than a century. Now Tracy Mack and Michael Citrin will capture the hearts of a new generation with a unique new twist on these beloved mysteries. Few know: Holmes was assisted by a band of devoted boys, street urchins who loved to solve mysteries, called the Baker Street Irregulars. These boys go everywhere, see everything, overhear everyone undetected. Now, in this exciting tale, Wiggins, Ozzie, Simon, and the rest--with the aid of Pilar, a gypsy girl--help Sherlock Holmes solve the case of the deaths of the Amazing Walendas.
The Real Monsters by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
We all love shivery, scary stories about unquiet ghosts, bloodsucking vampires, wicked witches, and werewolves howling under a full moon. But do real monsters walk the earth—or are they just figments of our imagination? Unwrap the mystery and discover the truth! Over time, scientific inquiry has shed light on these terrifying creatures of the darkness; the reality behind the legends will fascinate children as much as any horror movie or tale told round a campfire. Find out whether there really is a curse of the mummy; how Dracula got his name; and how zombies are created. From giant cyclopses to a chilling account of an authentic haunted house, what they read here will open kids’ eyes wide with surprise!
Last Son of Krypton
In this book: Years ago, on the distant planet Krypton, a scientist discovers that his world faces total destruction. Before the planet explodes, he sends his only son into outer space. The child’s rocket crashes on a farm in the middle of a Kansas cornfield. A farmer and his wife discover the child and the strange powers that lie in the tiny hands of this last son of Krypton.
The Museum Monsters
In this book: Daily Planet reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane are covering the opening of the new Metropolis Museum when, suddenly, a gigantic skeleton of a blue whale comes to life. With lightning speed, Superman catches the colossal creature, but the magical mischief is far from over. The impish Mr. Mxyzptlk has returned from the Fifth Dimension with dozens of troublesome tricks. Even the Man of Steel is helpless against his power of magic!
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Discover which stars and planets are visible from your own backyard, in Boston Museum of Science’s inflatable planetarium!
5 sessions Monday, August 17
Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library
Matthew and Christine Adame show off their display case at the Islington Branch Library!
Bedtime stories, songs and filmstrips with a space theme. Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket and pillow!
Ages 3 and up, at the Islington Branch Library
Wednesday, August 19, 7 – 7:45 pm 
Please call 781-326-5914 to register
Here are the books recommended at the July Grades 3 - 5 Book Share
Hildi: Cyberia by Chris Lynch
Rose: The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene
Main Street by Ann Martin
Samantha: Best Friends by Jacqueline Wilson
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Nataniah: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Jessica: Beacon Street Girl by Annie Bryant
Scooby Doo and Cactus Creatures by James Gelsey
Rainbow Magic Series by Daisy Meadows
Claire: Sassy by Sharon M. Draper
Taylor: Cam Jansen and the Valentine Baby by David Adler
Caitlin: Gilda Joyce Psychic Investigator by Jennifer Allison
Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli
Love Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli
The Fairy’s Mistake by Gail Carson Levine
The story is about how a girl named Rosella gives a drink of water to a fairy disguised as an old lady. The fairy, Ethelinda rewards her by when ever Rosella talks a jewel comes out of her mouth. Her sister, Myrtle met her too but she was very rude to her, so Ethelinda makes bugs come out of her mouth. A prince comes and asks Rosella to marry her and they live happily ever after! Review by Shirley
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate di Camillo
I think this book is the best! I've read it three times! My favorite part of the book is when Desperaux isn't scared and stands up for himself, sadly he is band from the colony and must go to the dungon. Review by Tiffani
Dogerella by Maribeth Boelts
It was about a cute little puppy named Dogerella, It stats with... A princess wanted a pet, And it had to be a dog! Dogerella got picked to be the..... ROYAL PET!!! OMG!!! I know why 'cause When the princess, Princess Bea. Thowed a golden bone, Dogerella went after it. Review by Chloe
Sailing songs of the beautiful sea of stars, flying librarians, intergalactic alien outposts, and super-strange worlds, including our very own beautiful Planet Earth!
An interactive show by Jay Mankita on acoustic and electric guitars and vocals.
Islington Branch Library
July 30, 9:30 am
Registration required 781-326-5914
Grades 3 - 5 – Wednesday, July 15th 7:00-7:45 PM
Bring a favorite book to recommend and see what everyone is reading Enjoy a snack. Leave with a list of recommendations. We will order a copy of any book you would like!
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED Call 781-326-5914 or stop by the Islington Branch Library
