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+ Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8080 N. Central Expwy. 214/671-1381, www.dallaslibrary.org/bookmarks.php Every Mon: Baby Bounce Basics, 12:30pm. Stories and activities for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers. Every Wed: Wiggly, Waggly, Words, 3:30pm. Stories, movement and music for children younger than 8. Every Thu: Baby Bounce Basics, 12:30pm. Stories and activities for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers. Tickles for Toddlers, 2pm. Children ages 2-3 will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and more. Every Fri: Every Child Ready to Read, 2pm. Preschool-Palooza for children ages 2-4 covers pre-reading basics with stories, rhymes and music. Every Sun: Bluebonnet Reading Talk, 2pm for third through sixth grades.

+ Farmers Branch’s Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Road. 972/247-2511, www.farmersbranch.info Every Mon: Something Cool After School, 4pm for kids in kindergarten through third grade. Every Tue: Preschool Storytime, 10:15am for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver; One-Year-Olds Storytime, 11:15am for ages 12-24 months and a caregiver. Every Wed: Preschool Storytime, 10:15am for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver; Baby Bounce, 11:15am for ages birth-12 months and a caregiver. Every Thu: Two-Year-Olds Storytime, 10:15am for 2-year-olds and their caregivers.

+ Highlan

Editor's Pick Henry in Love by Peter McCarty $16.99; Available at local Borders locations Henry in Love is about as sweet as kids’ books come. With absolutely adorable illustrations and text to match, it follows the story of little grade-schooler Henry, who has a crush on Chloe, “the loveliest girl in his class.” Henry finally works up the nerve to approach Chloe on the playground, and he manages to show her his best forward roll. Then, as luck would have it, Henry’s teacher moves Chloe’s desk right next to his—and Henry gets another chance to show his affection! This book, aimed at children ages 3-6, is sure to make parents smile as they remember their own schoolyard crushes, and kids will be totally enchanted by the sweet, delicate drawings. A perfect Valentine’s Day treat!

d Park Library, 4700 Drexel Drive. 214/559-9405, www.hptx.org Every Wed: Baby Lapsit, 10:30am for ages birth to 24 months. Every Wed: Preschool Storytime, 4pm for ages 3-4. Every Thu: Toddler Time, 10:30am for ages 2-3.

+ Irving Public Libraries, various locations. 972/721-2458, www.ci.irving.tx.us
Family Storytime—for children of all ages and their caregivers: Every Tue: 7:30pm at Valley Ranch Library Every Fri: 10:30am at Southwest Branch Library; 11am at Northwest Branch Library.
Mother Goose Storytime—for children up to 18 months: Every Mon: 10am for pre-walkers, 11am for walkers at Valley Ranch Library
Preschool Storytime—for ages 3-6: Every Mon: 7:30pm at Central Library. Every Tue: 10:30am at Central Library Every Wed: 4pm at Valley Ranch Library
Toddler Storytime—for ages 18 months-3 years: Every Tue: 7pm at Central Library; 4pm at Valley Ranch Library Every Wed: 10:30am at Central Library; 10 and 10:45am at Valley Ranch Library

+ J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. 214/670-1671, www.dallaslibrary.org Every Wed: Toddler Time, 10:30am for ages 16-36 months and their parents/caregivers. Every Fri: Preschool Stor

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ytime, 10:30am for ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. Family Storytime, 1pm. Stories and activities for children younger than 6 and their caregivers. Every Sun: Variety Programs, 2pm. Kids of all ages enjoy storytellers, science programs, art lessons and much more.

+ Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St. 214/670-1376, www.dallaslibrary.org/lakewood.php Every Wed: Preschool Storytime, 10:30am for ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers.

+ Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane. 214/670-6333, www.dallaslibrary.org/park.php Every Wed: Preschool Storytime, 10:30am for ages 3-6 and their parents/caregivers. Every Thu: Toddler Time, 10:30am for ages 12-36 months and their parents/caregivers.

+ Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Lane. 214/670-7128, www.dallaslibrary.org/preston.php Every Tue: Toddler Time, 10:30am for ages 18-36 months and their parents/caregivers. Every Fri: Preschool Storytime, 10:30am for ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers.

+ Timberglen Branch Library, 18505 Midway Road. 214/671-1365, www.dallaslibrary.org/timberglen.php Every Mon and Sat: Preschool Storytime, 10:30am for ages 18 months-5 years and their parents/caregivers.