Word of the Day : October 2, 2020 Pachyderm noun PAK-ih-derm Definition : any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin; especially : elephant Did you know? Pachydermos in Greek means literally "having thick skin" (figuratively, it means "dull" or "stupid"). … Continue reading Word of the Day – Pachyderm
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National Poetry day 2020
This year we celebrate National Poetry 1st October. The theme is vision. In the library we have a display with a selection of titles available to borrow. National poetry has lots of events planned and competitions to enter...check out their website! nationalpoetryday.co.uk
Black History Month 2020
In October we celebrate Black History. Highlighting the contributions and achievements of black people. We have a display in the library with a selection of book titles for you to borrow. Black History Month Display 2020
Word of the Day – Inordinate
Word of the Day : October 1, 2020 Inordinate adjective in-OR-dun-ut Defintion 1 : exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate 2 archaic : disorderly, unregulated Did you know? At one time, if something was "inordinate," it did not conform to the expected or desired order of things. That sense, synonymous with disorderly or unregulated, is now archaic, but it offers a hint as to the origins of inordinate. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Inordinate
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