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D&D for Adults

Wednesday, February 4, 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+

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Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 5, 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.

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Recycled Crafts

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

Make anything you want using our extra craft supplies plus other odds & ends. 

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Cricut Basics

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to use the library’s Cricut Maker 3, get a tour of the Cricut Design Space software, and explore the possibilities of what you can create with a Cricut cutting machine!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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ESL Classes

Thursday, February 5, 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.

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National Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Celebrate all the joys the library can bring! We’ll have activities all day including a bookmark craft, special scavenger hunt, photo corner, and candy! Ask the librarian at the Children’s Desk for a hands-on tour of the Children’s Area.

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Bullet Journal Club

Saturday, February 7, 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.

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Bilingual Story Time

Monday, February 9, 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.

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In the Zone: Office Hours

Monday, February 9, 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.

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Books & Brews: Black Historical Fiction

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

The book club that introduces adults to new reading challenges and a quick coffee or tea brew! Ages 18+

Journey through time this month with a historical fiction novel written by a Black author!

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ESL Classes

Monday, February 9, 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.

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Tale Spinners

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Join an inclusive writing group taking place on the second Tuesday of the month. All skill levels & interests welcome! Ages 18+

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Babybounce

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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Teen Crafternoon: Book Page Flowers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Create lasting flowers from recycled book pages.

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Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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Knit Wits

Wednesday, February 11, 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!

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World Cinema Club: Ennio (2021)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Film & Video
Age Group:
Adults

Watch the documentary, Ennio (2021), at home with your Kanopy subscription (or other streaming platform) and come to our film club for a guided discussion of the film's

Graphic with a Winter aesthetic promoting Preschool Story Times on Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM at the Farmers branch Manske Library.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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Make It, Take It: Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a pop-up heart card and love monster.

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ESL Classes

Thursday, February 12, 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.

"That's Sew Creative: Galentine's Day Pillows" on a pink background featuring valentine's day graphics.

That's Sew Creative: Galentine's Day Pillows

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a Galentine's afternoon at the Library and sew your own heart shaped pillow at this beginner-friendly class. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Citizenship Classes

Saturday, February 14, 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: 

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Reading to Rover

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children

Read aloud to a certified therapy dog!

Presidents' Day

All Day
Farmers Branch Manske Library

The Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. We will re-open Tuesday, February 17 for our normal operating hours.

Closing