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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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+

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

Transparent image of serger and sewing machine with text "in the zone: office hours" over it.

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.

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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!

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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+

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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.

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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!