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A square graphic with a light background and a series of horizontal black bars creating a "blind" effect. * Text is visible through the gaps in the bars, giving a "blackout poetry" feel.

Blackout Poetry

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a blackout poem! Visit our poetry corner in the Kid's Zone to create poetry by purposefully omitting certain words from an existing piec...

Modern graphic with hexagon and gear designs promoting "In The Zone" at Farmers Branch's Manske Library. Office hours listed: 1st Monday, 3:30-5:30 PM.

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Want help getting started with any of our Innovation Zone machines? Office Hours are a time for you to get help from a staff member and try out the machines. Machines are available...

Flyer for Teen Science Cafe at Manske Library, featuring 3D rendered science-themed graphics and event details: Monday, April 7th at 4:30 PM

Teen Science Café: Info Meeting

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Interested in learning more about careers in the STEM field? Want to develop leadership skills and earn volunteer hours? Learn more at our first Teen Science Café meeting! 

Are you a teen with big ideas? Then this program is for you! Join the "Teen Leaders" program at Manski Library and make your voice heard. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Teen Leaders

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Attn: TEENS! Have your voice heard at the library! Help plan teen activities and advise on teen services. Gain volunteer hours and valuable experience. Meetings held on the second ...

photo of the Glowforge Pro

Glowforge Certification Course

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Imagine the things you can create with our Glowforge laser cutter! Our Glowforge Certification Course will teach you how to safely use the Glowforge in our Innovation Zone. Success...

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Digital flyer with cartoon illustrations of painted flower pots and a paintbrush, advertising a teen event at the Farmers Branch Manske Library called 'Paint a Pot, Plant a Seed' for ages 12-18.

Paint a Pot, Plant a Seed

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the library by decorating your own plant pot and choosing what seeds you’ll grow from our seed library.

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

A flyer with abstract, pastel-colored swirls in the background announces "In the Zone Creations: Cricut Suncatchers" at the Farmers Branch Manske Library.

In the Zone: Cricut Suncatchers

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Bring some sunshine and color into your space by making iridescent suncatchers with our Cricut machine! Ages 11+.

photo of the Bambu 3D Printer

3D Printer Certification Course

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Now’s your chance to learn how to 3D print! The 3D Printer Certification Course will teach you how to safely use the 3D printer in our Innovation Zone. Successful completion of thi...

Required
Modern graphic with hexagon and gear designs promoting "In The Zone" at Farmers Branch's Manske Library. Office hours listed: 1st Monday, 3:30-5:30 PM.

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Want help getting started with any of our Innovation Zone machines? Office Hours are a time for you to get help from a staff member and try out the machines. Machines are available...

Teen LEGO Challenge

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Time to test your inner engineer! Take on one of our LEGO challenge cards, or free-build your own creation. 

Are you a teen with big ideas? Then this program is for you! Join the "Teen Leaders" program at Manski Library and make your voice heard. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Teen Leaders

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Attn: TEENS! Have your voice heard at the library! Help plan teen activities and advise on teen services. Gain volunteer hours and valuable experience. Meetings held on the second ...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

In the Zone: Glowforge Dog Tags

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Engrave a dog tag to take home to your furry friend! Ages 11+.

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

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

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...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

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...

A map, dice, and miniature figures of a dragon, a wizard, an orc, and a halfling represent the exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons.

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
Program Details:

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...