Linden Public Library

05/30/2026

Word of the day: Brummagem- bruhm-uh-juhm, Something that is showy, flashy, but ultimately inferior, worthless, or fake.

05/29/2026

Greetings my library peeps. I am a little behind but starting tomorrow, we set off the Summer Reading Program. Stop in and see what its all about!!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Word of the day: Risible- RIZ-uh-bul- Capable of laughing; related to laughter; or something amusing, ludicrous, or provoking laughter.

05/28/2026

Word of the day: cut to the quick- Unkind words can cut to the quick, meaning they can really hurt, almost like a knife to your inner self. If someone says or does something that cuts to the quick, resist the urge to retaliate.

05/27/2026

Word of the day: Remonstrate- to plead, argue, or voice strong protest against something. It involves confronting someone to express firm disapproval, objection, or a complaint

05/26/2026

Word of the day: Commissary- a food and supply store for employees. On military bases, soldiers and their families shop in a commissary.

05/21/2026

Word of the day: Imbroglio-an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
"the Watergate imbroglio"

05/20/2026

Word of the day: Cordial- describes someone or something that is politely pleasant and friendly.
// All the guests were assembled and given a cordial greeting by the host.

05/19/2026

Word of the day: Whilom- If something is described as whilom, it belongs to an earlier time or a former role that has since changed. You might come across it in older or literary writing, where it can add a wistful tone. Once common in Middle English, whilom has largely faded from everyday use, but it's still standing by to add a poetic flourish to your musings.