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Community Puzzle

All Day 1/2 - 1/28
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults

Decorate your own jigsaw puzzle piece from Jan. 2nd - 28th at the Library!

"Teen Crafternoon: Collage Art" on collage art background

Teen Crafternoon: Collage Art

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Cut, paste, create! Make a vision board for the new year or design a fun collage at this crafting hangout just for teens! 

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Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Story Time:

Join us for a story time full of great stories, songs, and activities for ages 12 to 36 months with a caregiver.

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Knit Wits

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Bring your current WIP and join us for an hour of crafting and chatting!

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World Cinema Club: Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Film & Video
Age Group:
Adults

Watch the 1988 coming-of-age comedy-drama, Cinema Paradiso or any film featuring a score by Italian composer Ennio Morricone, at home with your Kanopy subscription and c

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Preschool Story Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Story Time:

Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a fun craft for ages 3-7 years with a caregiver.

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Lego & Friends

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Show off with Lego, Duplo, Magna Tiles & Picasso Tiles!

"3D Printer Certification Course" with photo of bambu 3D printer

3D Printer Certification Course

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The 3D Printer Certification Course will teach you how to safely use the 3D printer in our Innovation Zone. Successful completion of this course (or its online equivalent) is required in order to use our 3D printer.

Open
Registration Required
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ESL Classes

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

Open book with text: "Arras: Launch Party & Book Signing"

"ARRAS" Launch Party & Book Signing

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the launch of Arras: A Tapestry of Prose & Poetry!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Farmers Branch Manske Library

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 20 with our normal operating hours.

Closing
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Poetry Word Weavers

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chris Susany for a poetry-focused writing workshop on the third Tuesday of the month. Ages 18+

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Babybounce

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babybounce:

Enjoy a story time at the library filled with stories, songs, and activities! For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.

Graphic with a Winter aesthetic promoting Toddler Story Times on Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Farmers branch Manske Library.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Story Time:

Join us for a story time full of great stories, songs, and activities for ages 12 to 36 months with a caregiver.

image features a person holding a pile of yarn, with the text "KNIT WITS" and "Every Wednesday 5 p.m."

Knit Wits

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Bring your current WIP and join us for an hour of crafting and chatting!

"Tiny Art Show Exhibit Opening & Reception" on photo background of mini paintings

3rd Annual Tiny Art Show Exhibit Opening & Reception

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults

Come to the grand opening of the 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show and enjoy some light refreshments and miniature masterpieces.

Graphic with a Winter aesthetic promoting Preschool Story Times on Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Farmers branch Manske Library.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Story Time:

Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a fun craft for ages 3-7 years with a caregiver.

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Make It, Take It: Winter Wonderland

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Create your own unique winter wonderland using a piece of cardboard and various craft supplies!

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ESL Classes

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

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Bilingual Story Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish! We welcome children ages 3 and under, whether you know Spanish or would like to learn.

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In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to use the Innovation Zone machines and work on your current creative projects in a supportive environment during staff-assisted open office hours. Certification is required to use the 3D printer or Glowforge.

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Great Books Discussion

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Great Books Discussion group will be exploring selections from the Great Books Foundation's publication:

photo of letter blocks that spell "learn English"

ESL Classes

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

Graphic with a Winter aesthetic promoting Babybounce Story Times on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Farmers branch Manske Library.

Babybounce

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babybounce:

Enjoy a story time at the library filled with stories, songs, and activities! For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.