What’s the Word?
If something is “lit,” it’s not on fire—it’s just really this.
awesome or exciting
A group of flamingos is called this fancy-sounding word.
flamboyance
This is the part of a book you’d check for the title, author, and a quick summary.
the book cover (or dust jacket)
He was the first person to walk on the moon in 1969 and said the famous words, “That’s one small step for man…”
Neil Armstrong
This green frog became famous for his “feels” and “sippin’ tea” moments.
Kermit
If someone says “no cap,” they’re telling you this.
the truth / they’re not lying
This planet in our solar system could float in water because it’s mostly made of gas.
Saturn
The system most libraries use to organize nonfiction books by subject is named after this man.
Melvil Dewey
(Or: What is the Dewey Decimal System)
This animated movie was the first full-length feature film created by Walt Disney Studios in 1937.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This meme shows a distracted boyfriend turning his head to look at another girl while his girlfriend looks angry.
Distracted Boyfriend
This three-letter word means “laughing out loud,” but some people just say it even when they’re not actually laughing.
LOL
It’s true—this fruit has more genes than a human.
banana
Moffat Library opened in this year.
1887
She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.
Amelia Earhart
This phrase, often typed in all caps, means someone just got roasted or publicly embarrassed online.
“SHEESH” or “RATIO” or “GET REKT”
his slang word means someone is super stylish or cool—bonus points if they have a signature look.
drip
This animal’s heart can weigh over 400 pounds and is roughly the size of a large truck.
blue whale
This number usually found on your library card lets you borrow books, audiobooks, or even video games.
library card number
This U.S. state was the first to officially join the Union after the original 13 colonies.
Vermont
In a viral 2024 meme, this pink, round Nintendo character was edited into photos looking absolutely done with life—usually with the caption “me when…”
Kirby
If someone gets totally embarrassed or fails in public, you might say they took one of these.
an L
There’s a basketball court inside this famous government building in Washington, D.C.
the U.S. Supreme Court?
(Bonus fun fact: It’s called “The Highest Court in the Land” because it’s literally above the courtroom!)
This historic disaster in 2011 forced Moffat Library to close its original building and temporarily relocate to a storefront.
Hurricane Irene
In 2021, this Marvel film made history as the first to feature an Asian superhero lead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In late 2023, a meme of this actor crying while eating hot wings during an interview on Hot Ones went viral as a reaction to emotional or spicy situations.
Pedro Pascal