The Leeds Library

01/06/2026

Today's is CONTERMINOUS. This means having a common boundary, bordering upon (each other).
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30/05/2026

We're excited to be hosting 'The Tailor's Ghost' as part of Leeds Lit Fest Written and directed by Gareth Durasow and starring Lee Bainbridge, 'The Tailor's Ghost' is a Dickensian yarn set in the coal-black heart of a fever dream North. With pin-sharp wit, and a voice both hurt and human, the tailor takes us on a dark, rattling misadventure through the threatening backstreets of his tormented soul - all the while haunted by a spirit who most certainly has his measure. Don't miss it on Thursday 11th July, 7:30pm.

John Taylor has not taken the sartorial world by storm. Nor has he lived up to the family legacy –– something his father is keen to remind him of, at […]

30/05/2026

Today's is KIBITZER. This is a spectator of a card game, especially one who offers (unwelcome) advice. Or, a person who watches someone doing something and offers (unwelcome) advice or criticism.
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29/05/2026

Today's is BLOVIATE, to talk at length.
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28/05/2026

Today's is ZIGGURAT. A staged tower of pyramid form in which each successive storey is smaller than that below it, so as to leave a terrace all round. i.e. an Assyrian or Babylonian temple-tower.
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27/05/2026

Our roof terrace is looking a lot greener thanks to kind donations and plants by members! People have been remote working, reading, taking calls, and having lunch in the sunshine this week.

27/05/2026

Today's is FROWSY. This means ill-smelling, musty or having an unpleasant smell from being dirty, unwashed or ill-ventilated.
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26/05/2026

Today's is NUDIUSTERTIAN. This means of or relating to the day before yesterday.
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24/05/2026

📢We have some great events coming up as part of the fabulous Leeds Lit Fest this year! You'll be hearing all about them - first up we have 'Cozy Crime or Evil Minds?' Whether you love your crime fiction cosy or on the dark side, come and find out just how evil our panellists can be, and also how sugary sweet, in this fun panel exploring the breadth and possibilities of the much-loved crime fiction genre. With JM Hall, Catherine Yaffe Author, Liz Mistry and Christie J Newport! https://www.seetickets.com/event/cosy-crime-deadly-desserts/the-leeds-library/3624851

23/05/2026

All set up for our 'Repair Your Paperbacks' class with Anachronalia