A common stereotype of a library is that of a place wherein people are required to be quiet. However, the author prefers a noisy and active library wherein books and ideas are discussed, recommended, and shared. The author believes that speaking is inextricably intertwined with thinking, and reading requires reflection on and a response to someone else's thinking. She further explains that speaking is, in some ways, is the rehearsal for reading, and talking about reading is the rehearsal for talking about other issues. In this article, the author provides ways on how to encourage students to engage in speaking in formal library lessons.