Bookmarks' October Events

Join Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library, for weekly early literacy programming and storytimes for all ages! All Bookmarks events are generously sponsored by Atmos Energy. Toddler Story TimeTuesdays in North Court and Fridays in Bookmarks at 10:30AMHear stories, sing songs, and have fun as we practice the skills you need to be ready to read!Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.Baby Basics StorytimeOctober 1 at 10:30AM in BookmarksCaregivers, bring your baby to listen to simple rhymes, songs and books that stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0 to 18 monthsSaturdays in the Pumpkin Patch: StorytimeOctober 3 at 11AM in Center ParkA very special fall-themed storytime in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch! Sing songs together, hear stories, and practice great early literacy skills to be ready to read!Music with BenAnna BandOctober 7 at 10:30AM in NorthCourtWe have a new musical performer coming to Bookmarks! Let's welcome the BenAnna Band! The BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children's duo that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all ages, abilities and identities. Baby Sing and Sign: ASL with Ms. GeorgiaOctober 8 at 10:30AM in BookmarksFor babies and their caregivers, learn simple rhymes, songs and books to stimulate infants. This unique storytime will combine songs and things familiar to babies combined with useful and helpful ASL (American Sign Language) signs to connect with baby. Suggested ages: 0-18 monthsSaturdays in the Pumpkin Patch: StorytimeOctober 10 at 11AM in Center ParkA very special fall-themed storytime in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch! Sing songs together, hear stories, and practice great early literacy skills to be ready to read!The Ramazinis!October 14 at 10:30AM in NorthCourtGet Ready! Get Set! The Ramazinis are in town! These two silly clowns are bringing their high energy juggling show to Bookmarks. Baby Stay & PlayOctober 15 at 10:30AM in BookmarksMeet new friends at Baby Stay & Play! Children and families are welcome to explore and develop early literacy skills through free play, games and toys. For ages 0-18 months.Saturdays in the Pumpkin Patch: Cowboy KenOctober 17 at 11AM in Center ParkYeehaw! Cowboy Ken is joining us in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch! Amazing and engaging folktales, fun and silly puppets, cowboy songs, and maybe some expert trick roping are headed your way! Giddy-Up!Magic Show with Mike WilliamsOctober 21 at 10:30AM in NorthCourtLaugh your socks off with magician Mike Williams! Be amazed by his award winning magic!Baby and Me: Music with Ms. PaigeOctober 22 at 10:30AM in BookmarksEnjoy a musical adventure with Ms. Paige of Narwhals and Waterfalls. Have fun, dance, and sing along to songs that are perfect for baby and caregivers alike. Suggested ages: 0-18 monthsSaturdays in the Pumpkin Patch: Dallas OperaOctober 24 at 11AM in Center ParkThe band that bands together, stays together. An operatic version of The Town Musicians of Bremen. Eddie Pensier is a rooster who loves to sing, but his loud songs get him sent away from the farm. On the road to start his new band, he meets Barcarolle the dog, Dorabella the cat, and General Boom the donkey—all animals who feel unwanted and dream of something better. By working together, they become a band and discover that friendship, teamwork, and kindness make any journey easier—and much more fun.Pirate Songs with Pair of PiratesOctober 28 at 10:30AM in NorthCourt"Pair of Pirates" are a pirate music group based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area who specialize in performances that combine sea songs, shanties, and Celtic music with a huge dose of silly comedy. Yo ho, Yo ho a pirates life for me!Baby Basics StorytimeOctober 29 at 10:30AM in BookmarksCaregivers, bring your baby to listen to simple rhymes, songs and books that stimulate infants. Suggested ages: 0 to 18 monthsSaturdays in the Pumpkin Patch: Creepy CrittersOctober 31 at 11AM in Center ParkHappy Halloween! A special creepy animal adventure with Creepy Critters in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch. Reptiles. Amphibians. And insects. Oh my! Learn something new about about the world around us and the animals that live in it.