City Facilities
Animal Adoption Center 
The Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center was opened to the public on May 7, 2009. The state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to house up to 37 dogs and 31 cats concurrently. An interior “Get-to-Know” room and an outdoor “Get-to-Know” courtyard enable prospective pet owners to become acquainted with their future pets on-site before completing the adoption process.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Citizen Collection Center 
This facility is for Farmers Branch residents only. No commercial vehicles or contractors will be allowed use of the site. The facility features drive-up dumpsters to drop off large trash and debris, along with regular household garbage and recycling items. There is no cost for Farmers Branch residents to use the facility.
Open Saturday's
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed on the Following Holiday Saturdays:
Labor Day Holiday - Saturday, September 5
City Hall 
Monday thru Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Community Recreation Center 
Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 to 4 p.m.
The Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center is a 60,000-square-foot facility located in the heart of Farmers Branch. It offers many amenities, as well as a variety of fitness, recreational and educational opportunities. Meeting rooms and a conference room are also available for rental.
Fire Station Number 1 
Fire Station Number 1 opened in 2012 as an updated facility to the original Station Number 1 which had grown small and outdated for contemporary firefighting operations. The replacement of Fire Station Number 1 was funded with a 2009 bond issue, approved by voters.
Fire Station Number 1 Equipment
- Engine 131
- Quint 131
- Reserve engine 134
- Reserve medic 131
Fire Station Number 2 
Meeting Room
- 1 – 70 inch flat screen
- Moveable tables and chairs
- Occupancy: 24
Documents
Monday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fire Station Number 3 
Fire Station Number 3/Bob Phelps Fire Administration Building
Training Room
- 1 – 80-inch flat screen
- 2 – 60-inch flat screen
- 2 projectors
- 4 – Dry erase boards
- Complete AV system
- Moveable table and chairs
- Occupancy: 30
- This space can be split into two rooms
Reservations
To make a reservation, contact fire administration at 972-919-2640.
Documents
Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Manske Library 
- Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
- Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reservations
To make a reservation, contact the Manske Library at 972-919-9840. View our Library Rental Policy (PDF).
The Branch Connection 
Monday through Wednesday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Closed (open for rentals only)
The Branch Connection is one of the most thriving recreational facilities in the metroplex. The current location has been in operation since 2000 and has become a staple for active seniors in Farmers Branch. The 22,400-square-foot facility offers more than 80 programs geared toward meeting the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of individuals 50 and over.