Bookmarks is a children’s library in NorthPark/Dallas, the largest shopping center in North Texas. This prototype, or “limited edition” site, will have materials geared specifically for children ages birth to 14, and a parenting collection. Programs are being held in the North Court section of the shopping center. Bookmarks will open soon.

Bookmarks will offer a three- to five-thousand item collection of books, CD’s and DVD’s for children up to 6th grade. The location will also have free wireless internet access and public computers.

Schedule of Events Read & Learn programs are geared to newborns to 6-year-olds, and start off with a story time and games. Start time is 10:30 a.m. A guest performer begins at about 11 a.m. Wed.s. Sat. programs are designed for elementary school age children and may be interactive. For information: 214-670-1671 / NorthPark@dallaslibrary.org     2 p.m., Saturday, April 5 Earth Day Everyday/ Storyteller: Dorayne Breedlove will tell stories inspired by nature. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 9 Early Dance Movement/ Amanda Dalton: Dalton, a ballerina, will lead children in a series of beginning dance moves. 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12 Hogwarts Magic Show/ The professor will show off his latest tricks from Harry Potter’s favorite school. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16 The Little Red Hen/ Sandy Shrout:  Shrout, a puppeteer, will perform the classic fable on sharing and cooperation. 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19   Animal Safari/ The Heard Museum:  Education specialists from the McKinney museum and conservation center will bring Leo, a six foot boa, and another animal 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 23 African Stories: Laughter and Wonder/ Audrey McClure: The acclaimed storyteller will regale children with her folktales. 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26 Jungle Jim Klinger presents Bugs of the World. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 30 The Bookworm/ Margaret Clauder:  Clauder’s Bookworm will read and interact with the children. 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3 Viva Cinco de Mayo! with Omar Angeles. Celebrate the history behind Cinco de Mayo, Omar will share about Mexican culture and heritage as children learn a celebratory dance. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7 Maricela and Friends with Maricela Zamora: Come join Maricela and gang for a great time of games, sing-alongs, stories, and all-around fun. 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10 Bongo Rod and His Coconutty Buddies. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14 Cool School with Ms. Maria: Join Ms. Maria as she entertains with music, puppets, games, Little Ci Ci and more! 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17 Ukulele Stories by Tom McDermott: Storyteller and Singer Tom performs wild and playful stories and songs that will tickle the funny bone and twist the tongue. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 21 Discover the Wonderful World of Art with VET. 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24 Wild and Wacky Science/Professor Brainius: The Professor and Team Family will amaze children with unusual science experiments and tricks. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 KINDERMUSIK STORYTIME WITH MISS LISA, Don't miss this truly special Kindermusik storytime. Take a trip to the ocean, complete with beachballs and “real” waves! Sing, move, dance with scarves, play instruments, listen, and laugh at the “musical beach.” 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31 A Classical Ballet/Imagine the Impossible for Every Child: The children’s dance troupe will present excerpts from “Paquita,” a series of duos and trios from the 19th-century ballet by Minkus, and “Pandora’s Box,” based on the Greek myth. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 Storyteller Dorayne Breedlove tells the tale of “Little Bo Peep” Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and oh oh. Literature - based dramatic storytelling brought to you by a local talent whose love of the tale shines through at every word. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7 Global Kids, Inc. presents Chefsville, an educational and informational cooking program that will educate children and adults on how to interact in a family environment while teaching meal preparation techniques and modeling character-building skills. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 Dusti the Clown This sweet and humble clown will keep the children guessing as to what she’s going to do next, with a little magic, humor and suspense 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Music with Andy Mason: Folk Rock for Kids. A visiting talent from New Mexico, Mason will perform original songs and interact with the children. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 Dallas Heritage Village. Wow, what a treat! The past comes alive at NorthPark. In days of yester yore carding wool was regarded as a necessary skill. Come see how it’s done. Maybe, this IS something you should do at home. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Ringling Bros. “Slappy and Monday.” Ladies and Gentlemen boys and girls, step right up for a Ha Ha Ha highly magnetic slapstick comedy act.   10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 Eric Herman’s Cool Tunes for Kids program is an energetic and highly interactive music and comedy show intended for ages 2-11. Come ready to dance and laugh. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28 Super Dave and Big Ern 11’20” of Pure Children’s Entertainment. You probably won’t be able to sit down for this one. This dynamic duo uses music and comedy to entertain the child in all of us. Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet and have a rip roaring good time.     Note:  Programming takes place in the public areas on the north side of the shopping center. Bookmarks is set to open soon.