The Library (feat. Aesop Rock)

Where better to go with a two-year-old who gets cabin fever when its raining cold?
Or you could just chill out, no whistles and bells, and read everything by hand with books and wells
We could color with crayons, we could put together puzzles
We could read about triumphs, we could read about struggles
You could be a wizard, I could be a muggle
We could sit in the rocking chair and snuggle
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
You can hang out all day and it doesnt cost a penny!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
Its such a big part of our community
You could check your email
You could check out books
You could take things home
Or just sit and look
At magazines, computer screens
Theres books on tape, theres DVDs!
Theres people there who are ready
To help you find the things you need!
Theres fiction, non-fiction, and new releases!
My heart broke into a million little pieces
When I walked in that day and saw the sign that said
Youd be closed for a really, really long time
Desk was made into a makeshift shrine
Checked out all your artwork and I added mine!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
You can hang out all day and it doesnt cost a penny
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
Its such a big part of our community
The grass was heavy! with dewey decimals
When I woke up that morning my fingers trembled
As I reheated my coffee in the microfish, waved goodbye to you
Now heres a greeting card for your catalog
As we start these few chapters of your autobiography
Two months without you was two months too long
Were so happy youre back we wrote you this song!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library , the library
You can hang out all day and it doesnt cost a penny
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
Its such a big part of our community
Excuse me, hi, this librarys groovy
And I always like the book version better than the movie!
But I need a little help cuz Im totally a noobie!
Where can I find all the Bloom comma Judy?
Hey where are all the Judy Bloom books, anyway?
Well, some of her books are in the juvenile section(uh-huh)and some of them are in the young- adult section (okay), and some are even in the adult section! (wow!)
All of the fiction books are arranged alphabetically by the authors last name. (oh..)
Are you really looking for books just by Judy Bloom, or..are there any particular..[interrupted]
I guess Id be open for suggestions
Sarah do you have any suggestions?
Well Kelsey, theres Norma Klein or Carolyn Kuni, (okay)
Oh, Sarah Jessin! (ooh)
Jerry Spinelli (yes) Cecil Castoluci (okay),
Dont forget John Green! (okay, Im writing this..)
Ellen Whitenger (yes)
E.L. Koningsburg (yes)
Robert Kormye (okay)
oh, Gary Paulson, 'Hatchet!' (woah)
Beverely Cleary! (uh-huh)
Dont forget about Harriet the Spy! (oh my gosh, hey what about R.L. Stein?)
Oh... GOOSEBUMPS!
Theres stuff for babies and stuff for kids
Theres stuff for teens and senior citizens
Theres stuff for young-adults and middle-agers
Nuff stuff for all of us to get lost in the pages!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
You can hang out all day and it doesnt cost a penny!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
Its such a big part of our community!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
You can hang out all day and it doesnt cost a penny!
The library, the library
Is the perfect place for me
The library, the library
Its such a big part of our community!
[Cheers]
Shh!