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Lego & Friends

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Glowforge Certification Course

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Glowforge Certification Course will teach you how to safely use the Glowforge in our Innovation Zone. Successful completion of this course (or its online equivalent) is required in order to use the Glowforge.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Classes

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Classes

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Preparing for U.S. Citizenship? Classes will be available at the Manske Library on Saturday mornings, February 14 - March 21. Students must meet these basic requirements: 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Bilingual Story Time

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish! We welcome children ages 3 and under, whether you know Spanish or would like to learn.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, February 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Books Discussion

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Great Books Discussion group will be exploring selections from the Great Books Foundation's publication:

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Classes

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Babybounce

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babybounce:

Enjoy a story time at the library filled with stories, songs, and activities! For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group

D&D for Teens

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Story Time:

Join us for a story time full of great stories, songs, and activities for ages 12 to 36 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit Wits

Wednesday, February 25, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Light up Embroidery

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create an embroidered artwork that lights up! This introduction to soft circuits and embroidery provides attendees with all the knowledge, step-by-step instructions, and materials needed for their own creation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Story Time:

Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a fun craft for ages 3-7 years with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It, Take It: Sea Creatures

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Have fun making a paper octopus and magical manta ray!

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Classes

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Classes

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Preparing for U.S. Citizenship? Classes will be available at the Manske Library on Saturday mornings, February 14 - March 21. Students must meet these basic requirements: 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bookmark Contest: Unearth a Story!

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults

Patrons of all ages are invited to embark on a journey of art and creativity and submit an original bookmark design to go along with this year's Summer Reading theme: Unearth a Story!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Bilingual Story Time

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish! We welcome children ages 3 and under, whether you know Spanish or would like to learn.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Classes

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
English Classes::

English classes are offered twice a week to anyone who wants to come. Lessons are week to week so continual attendance is not required. All skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Babybounce

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babybounce:

Enjoy a story time at the library filled with stories, songs, and activities! For ages 0-18 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Story Time:

Join us for a story time full of great stories, songs, and activities for ages 12 to 36 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit Wits

Wednesday, March 4, 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!