Delafield Public Library

05/30/2026

Title: The Mona Lisa Vanishes
Author: Nicholas Day

🟠 ONE sentence
A fascinating account of the creation, theft, and lasting celebrity of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

🟠🟠 TWO cents
The author has uncovered such fantastic and unlikely anecdotes from history and deftly strings them together into a tense and hilarious story.

THREE words
🟠 Engaging
🟠 Conversational
🟠 Non-linear

Who it's FOR 🟠🟠🟠🟠
I’d recommend this narrative nonfiction masterpiece to anyone.

Reviewed by Melissa, Marketing Librarian

05/26/2026

The trees have been rustling around the library...

05/25/2026

If you had to live in the 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s, which would YOU choose?

Here's what we said ⌛

05/24/2026

Happy anniversary, Andrea!! 👑

What year do you think she started?

05/23/2026

Title: Boleyn Traitor
Author: Philippa Gregory

🟠 ONE sentence
The untold story of Jane Boleyn, lady-in-waiting to five of Henry VIII's six wives.

🟠🟠 TWO cents
Jane is portrayed as a fully developed character, rather than the usual depiction of her as an antagonist.

THREE words
🟠 Satisfying
🟠 Engrossing
🟠 Generous

Who it's FOR 🟠🟠🟠🟠
A must-read for fans of Tudor historical fiction!

Reviewed by Katy, Circulation Staff

05/22/2026

This one goes out to all of you who have been saying, “Looks great! I don’t even remember what color it was before.” 😂

05/21/2026

You'll DIG the new designs in our shop. They won't get BURIED in your closet!

We can't wait to UNEARTH A STORY with you this summer.

Shop here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/delafield-public-library/

05/20/2026

Believe it or not, this long weekend is just around the corner ❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Summer Library Program!! 🥚🦖📚

Sign up HERE: https://www.delafieldlibrary.org/slp-2026/

Paper event calendars are now available at the library, or you may view all events online: https://delafield.librarycalendar.com/events/month

Our 2026 Summer Library Program is free and for all ages. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Sign up by clicking HERE (or scrolling down) 2️⃣ Pick up your paper reading log beginning on Monday, June 8th (that’s our Kickoff Party!)

05/16/2026

Title: Small World
Author: Laura Zigman

🟠 ONE sentence
Two divorced sisters move in together and confront their tragic childhoods.

🟠🟠 TWO cents
It was sad how their disabled sister’s life and death affected their entire lives. I could relate to many of their feelings.

THREE words
🟠 Heartfelt
🟠 Relationships
🟠 Loss

Who it's FOR 🟠🟠🟠🟠
If you like family dramas and a sadder story, this one’s for you.

Reviewed by Jayne, Circulation Staff