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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Farmers Branch Manske Library

The Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 - 25 in observance of Christmas. We will re-open Friday, December 26 for our normal operating hours.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all tweens and teens! We've got a whole D&D mini session just for you! Ages 10-17 can join us to learn the basics, or get to know a new group in your community​​ on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit Wits

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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!

Cancelled

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Farmers Branch Manske Library

The Library will be closing early at 5 pm in observance of New Year's Eve.

Closing

New Year's Day

All Day
Farmers Branch Manske Library

The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day. We will re-open on Friday, January 2 with our normal operating hours.

Closing
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Bilingual Story Time

Monday, January 5, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, January 5, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Babybounce

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming at the library! Play our Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest VR, plus board and card game favorites. Ages 12 – 18.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit Wits

Wednesday, January 7, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

D&D for Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Wanna play D&D? Whether you’re totally new or a pro, here’s your chance! Join us for a mini-session to learn the basics, or get to know a new group in your community​​. Ages 18+

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, January 8, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It, Take It: Bears & Penguins

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a chill time crafting a wobbly polar bear portrait and penguin popper!

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading to Rover

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

Read aloud to a certified therapy dog!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bullet Journal Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a mental health hour doodling, planning, & washi tape decorating during our monthly Bullet Journal Club. No artistic skills required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Bilingual Story Time

Monday, January 12, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, January 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brews: Childhood Favorite

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

The book club that introduces adults to new reading challenges and a quick coffee or tea brew! Ages 18+

Kick off this year re-reading a childhood favorite and share it at the next meeting!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tale Spinners

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Join an inclusive writing group taking place on the second Tuesday of the month. All skill levels & interests welcome! Ages 18+

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Babybounce

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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!