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“The recreational and educational opportunities in Farmers Branch have really kept me active. I joined the Community Recreation Center on day one and all of our facilities are top-notch but all have that hometown, family-friendly ambiance. Farmers Branch truly feeds the mind, body and soul.”

– Tom Laney, Farmers Branch resident
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Youth Services

 

TumbleBook Library is an online collection of TumbleBooks, animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you. The TumbleBook site includes Story Books, Language Learning, Tumble Readables, Audio Books, Tumble Puzzles, Tumble Games, Tumble Quizes and more!

 

"Looking for a good book? Click here for a list of the 2011 Notable Books for Youth."

  

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Teen eBooks in OverDrive

 

Spring Storytimes begin January 10th.

 All storytimes are free and include age-appropriate activities such as books, songs, fingerplays, crafts and flannels. There will be no storytimes the week of March 13th.

 

Baby Bounce
Wednesdays at 11:15
For children birth -15 months (pre-walkers) and a caregiver
Join us for stories and music. Learn games to play with your newest family member!

 

Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:15
For children ages 3-6 years and a caregiver.
Start getting ready for school with age-appropriate stories, music and a craft. 

   

Toddler Storytime
Thursdays at 10:15
For children 15-36 months and a caregiver.
Playful age-appropriate stories, music and games. Plan to have fun with your toddler as we explore the world around us.
 
 
 
Family Storytime
"Slippers and Stories"
Tuesday nights at 7pm
Wear your favorite slippers and snuggle up with a good book at our Tuesday night family storytime.
 
 
 
Saturdays at 2pm
For families with children of all ages.
Share stories and make a craft together. Hear new tales and remember old favorites as you share a special time as a family.
 
 
 
Weekly Themes for Spring:

Week of:

January      10 - Snowy Mittens

January      17 - Bears Galore

January      24 - Space, Moon, and Stars

January      31 - Kitty Cats

February      7 - Terrific Teeth

February    14 - Love, Friendship, and Valentine's

February    21 - It's a Jungle!

February    28 - Dr. Seuss- Counting and Colors

March          6 - It Looked Like Spilt Milk

March        13 - NO STORY TIME- Spring Break

March        20 - Beautiful Birds

March        27 - Our Very Own Rainbow

April            3 - Baby Chicks

April          10 - Wind and Rain

April          17 - Crazy Caterpillars and Beautiful Butterflies

April          24 - Little Piggies

No storytimes the week of March 11th.*

 

Spring Break Activities

March 13   "Babies for Babies--come play with baby animals at the Library"  3-4:30.

March 14   Teen Makeover Mayhem 2-3pm. Cosmetologist will teach skin care and makeup techniques. Teens 13 - 17.

March 14    Wii Sports 5-6pm

March 15    Teen Movie 2pm

 

 

Tales with Tails
Saturday, February 18 and April 21 from 3-4 pm
For youth in grades K-5
Grab your favorite book and head to the library for a tail-wagging good time. The North Texas Library dogs will join us with their favorite pooches and let our elementary age friends practice their reading skills. We supply the books and dogs! Please leave your pet at home.
 
 

Operation Kindness presents storytime:
March 17th at 2pm
April 28th at 2pm

 
 
TAG is back!
January 17 and March 20 from 5-6
For teens ages 12-17
TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group….that’s right….teens have a voice in library programming! Let your voice be heard! Snacks provided!
 
 

 
Book Nook
January 18th, February 1st and 15th, March 7th and 21st , April 4th and 18th from 6-7pm
For youth ages 12-17.
Book club for teens. Chat about your favorite book, learn what others are reading.
 
 

 
February 28th   Home Depot Workshop 11am. Kids of all ages. Sign up closes Feb. 20th.
 
 
March 2nd.  Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday. Dr. Seuss goes green with the Lorax. Crafts, games, bounce house, storytime. 4-5pm

 
 
Get the Edge! After School Tutoring
Mondays 4:30 – 6:30
Farmers Branch Library Meeting Room.
Bring your homework!
 
 

 
                                                                                                                

Homework Help

  • The library has a wide variety of books, magazines, and databases to help you with your homework. Ask the librarians how we can help you today!
  • Online Tutorial: Student Research Center (for middle school and high school students)
  • Online Tutorial: Searchasaurus  (for elementary school students)
  • Online Tutorial: Kids Search  (for elementary school students)
  • To access the Student Research Center, Searchasaurus, Kids Search or other databases from a library computer, go to the Research page on the Library Web Site. To access these databases from home, go to the Online Catalog, enter your library card number and PIN, then select "online research." Please ask a librarian if you have any questions about the databases.