New Series: Mysteries Unwrapped!

The Real Monsters by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

 

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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!

New Superman Series from Stone Arch Books

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!

Starlab comes to the Westwood Library!

 

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

Islington Library Display Case

Matthew and Christine Adame show off their display case at the Islington Branch Library!

Blast Off to Bed!

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

Islington Library Book Share

Here are the books recommended at the July Grades 3 - 5 Book Share

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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

Summer Book Reviews

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