Bookmarks Library at NorthPark

Yesterday I took the babies to story time at NorthPark Mall.  A library in a mall you ask?  It's an interesting concept, but works!  In fact, it's the first children's library in the US that is inside a shopping center.  We went with the Baby Buddies meet-up group.  About 8 other moms and their little ones joined us.  Not to mention the tons of other babies, toddlers, and mommies who showed up.

The place was PACKED.  I am so glad we came early and heard about such a great place.  I mean, look at that architecture!  Kids under 12 can snuggle up with a book in one of those "holes", or surf the internet.  Again, where was this stuff when we were kids?!  The story time was lead by an incredibly animated lady, and was filled with interactive songs and instruments.  Super cute!  We enjoyed it so much, that we're coming back on Friday!  Lindley is meeting us during her lunch break.  I can't wait!  It's more challenging to keep those two contained, which is why I couldn't take any photos.  But on Friday both Lin and I will both come so there's more opportunity.  Here are the photos from the website:

Afterward the meet-up group went upstairs to the food court for lunch.  There were mostly young infants in the bunch, and it was funny to see them all tuckered out in their strollers.  Those moms got to chit chat, and eat their lunches in peace while the rest of us "handled" and hand-fed the older, more active ones.  Nonetheless a fun way to meet new friends and kick-start the day!