I hear this all day at the library,

And it makes me want to shout.

Not because they are bothering me,

Or interrupting my shelving spree,

But because THIS is what we’re all about.

I’d love to show you our catalogue,

And how to find your way around.

Yes, we have space for Read to a Dog

And books about Prague

And it’s okay if your baby makes sound.

We’ve got resources for the young and the older

And books written in prose and free verse

If I’m feeling a bit bolder

I may grab you by the shoulder

and let you know I’ve been asked much worse.