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"Holiday Family Book Bundles" on candy strip background featuring graphics of books bundled with holiday lights.

Holiday Family Book Bundles

All Day 12/1 - 12/21
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Film & Video, Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Need some Holiday entertainment? Come get a Holiday Book Bundle for your family!

Images of mini paintings promoting the 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show

Tiny Art Show

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Display your artistic talents in our 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show!

Full
Registration Required
"Teen Crafternoons: Pastel Skies" on a pastel colored background

Teen Crafternoon: Pastel Skies

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative on the second Tuesday of each month at this crafting hangout just for teens! Use chalk pastels this month to create a glowing night sky filled with northern lights.

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

Knit Wits

Wednesday, December 10, 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!

image of christmas cookies promoting Santa & Cookies at the Farmers branch manske library.

Santa & Cookies

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults

Munch on some delicious cookies while you make a holiday craft and meet the one and only Santa!

scrapbooking image. text reads "bullet journal club"

Bullet Journal Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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.

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

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, December 15, 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.

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

Knit Wits

Wednesday, December 17, 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!

Images of book paper christmas crafts

Adult Craft Night: Book Paper Holiday Crafts

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the season at our final Adult Craft Night of the year! Join us for a relaxed evening of crafting unique holiday decorations from the pages of books.

Photos of Lego with text "Lego & Friends" taking place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Farmers Branch Manske Library

Lego & Friends

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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!

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

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, December 22, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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Puzzle pieces reading "Community Puzzle"

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!

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

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.

Graphics of gaming consoles to promote "Teen Game Night"

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.

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

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!

Image of misty mountains with dragon in background promoting "Dungeons & Dragons for Adults"

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+

Graphic of a polar bear & penguin promoting "Make It, Take It"

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!

"Bullet Journal Club" on a scrapbooking background.

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.

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.

"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! 

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

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!