Manske Library

Providing the community of Farmers Branch with an inviting center for learning, culture, recreation and information in all its forms.

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REMINDER: The Manske Library will be closed Monday, September 5 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 for regular business hours. Happy Labor Day!

Digital items, including eBooks, magazines, newspapers, & more are available 24/7 at https://t.co/6mpvcRLTif

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September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth!

Having a library card helps support the Library’s mission to provide free and equal access to information resources, technologies, educational programs, and community spaces. Sign-up or renew your Manske Library card this month!

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#LibraryCardSignUpMonth starts today! Let your imagination sing loud at the library with Cara Mentzel and Idina Menzel, Honorary Chairs, and Dee, the mouse!

Don't forget to get your own Manske Library card! Sign-up through the link in our bio!

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The Library will be closed on Monday, May 30 in honor of Memorial Day! We will reopen Tuesday, May 31 at 10 a.m.

Don't forget that you can access eBooks & More 24/7 through our digital library options from home!

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Library services will be unavailable during this time, but will resume Wednesday morning. However, the celebration is open to the public, so please stop by to wish Mr. Cox a happy retirement!

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The City will host a retirement celebration for City Manager Charles Cox at the Manske Library on Tuesday, May 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Library will CLOSE to the public starting at 5 p.m., and then REOPEN for the celebration at 6:00 p.m.

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The Library will be open for regular business hours Monday - Thursday this week. We will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, APRIL 15 and SUNDAY, APRIL 17 for the Easter holiday.

Don't forget that you can access eBooks & more 24/7 through our digital library options like OverDrive and Hoopla!

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Drop books off any day during regular business hours. Please keep in mind we cannot include textbooks, children's picture books or paperbacks.

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Remember, you can still become a part of the major new art installation at the Library. It's not too late to donate as many hardback novel-sized books as possible during the next TWO weeks.

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The Library will be closed to the public on Monday, April 4 to begin preparations for a new, one-of-a-kind book sculpture painting around the three adjoining walls of the Library's elevator shaft. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 5 for regular business hours.

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Due to inclement weather, the Library will close early today at 6 p.m. and all day Thursday, February 24, for the safety of our patrons and staff.

All City facilities will likely re-open, weather permitting, on Friday, February 25.

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Due to inclement weather, the Library will close early today at 6 p.m. for the safety of our patrons and staff.

Thursday's hours are still to be determined. Please stay tuned into the Library's social media channels and website for updates.

Stay safe & warm!
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The Manske Library needs volunteers! If you're at least 13 years old (with a parent) or 17 (without a parent), you can sign up to help the with the upcoming Book Drive!

Sign up here: https://t.co/lNxkDRFJDl

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We need your help collecting books for a new art installation!​ Start on your spring cleaning & donate your gently used HARDCOVER books during our 3 upcoming book drives. Become part of the library's story through this incredible sculpture by world-renowned artist, Mike Stilkey!

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Blind Date with a Book is here!

We have picks for all ages. Stop by our displays when you visit the library and pick up your mystery valentine.

Displays will be up through Sunday, February 20.

#blinddatewithabook #valentines #booklover #booklove

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The Library will close early today at 3 p.m. for the safety of our patrons and staff.

All programs scheduled from February 2nd through February 4th will be canceled.

We will re-open, on a regular schedule, weather permitting, on Saturday, February 5.

Stay safe and warm!

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Book Riot’s 2022 Read Harder Challenge is here!
Complete the activities, earn badges, and get a prize when you complete the challenge.
Visit https://t.co/4fuQiDjgF2 or download the Beanstack App to learn how to participate.
#bookriot #bookriot2022challenge #readingchallenge

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2022 is approaching fast and the Library will be closed on New Year's Day! The holiday schedule will be as shown.

Don't forget that you can access eBooks & More 24/7 through our digital library options from home!

Happy New Year from the Manske Library!

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The Library will be CLOSED Friday & Saturday for the Christmas holiday.

Happy Holidays from the Manske Library!

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ATTENTION!!!! The Wi-Fi and Internet are back in the Library! Thank you for your patience!