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Teen Leaders Tissue Drive

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Manske Library Teen Leaders are hosting a Tissue Drive to benefit schools in Farmers Branch. Classrooms often run out of tissues before the end of the year, just in time for allerg...

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Bullet Journal Club

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies, Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy a mental health hour doodling, planning, & washi tape decorating during our monthly Bullet Journal Club. No artistic skills required.

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Books & Brews: Sprayed Edges

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Expand your reading tastes every month with selected topics from various popular online book challenges while you sip on some tea or coffee. Don’t judge a book by its cover; j...

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ESL Classes

Monday, February 10, 2025 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.

Tale Spinners: Creative Writing with Chris meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10am-12pm in the Innovation Zone at the Farmers Branch Manske Library

Tale Spinners

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

A writing group for writers of all skill levels and interests.

Babybounce

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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.

Are you a teen with big ideas? Then this program is for you! Join the "Teen Leaders" program at Manski Library and make your voice heard. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Teen Leaders

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens
Program Details:

Attn: TEENS! Have your voice heard at the library! Help plan teen activities and advise on teen services. Gain volunteer hours and valuable experience. Meetings held on the second ...

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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 12, 2025 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: 2025 Oscar Nominees

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Film & Video
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

It's officially awards season and the 97th Academy Awards nominees have been announced. Let's talk predictions at the next World Cinema Club.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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 Fun

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children
Program Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day by creating a sparkly heart suncatcher and beaded friendship bracelet!

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

The Board considers requests from the community and makes recommendations in connection with the operation of the Manske Library and other matters requested by the City Council or ...

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ESL Classes

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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.

Presidents' Day

All Day
Farmers Branch Manske Library

The Library will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. We will re-open Tuesday, February 18 for our normal operating hours.

Closing
Poetry Word Weavers: occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am-12pm in the Innovation Zone at the Farmers Branch Manske Library

Poetry Word Weavers

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Writing & Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Poetry Word Weavers:

Join Chris Susany for a poetry-focused writing workshop.

Babybounce

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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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Black History Month Story Time

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Program Details:

Join local author Alison Woods for a special story time that celebrates Black voices and experiences.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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 19, 2025 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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Adult Craft Night: Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Create fun, unique crafts and make new friends at the Library!It may still be winter, but prepare for Spring by making your own pressed flower bookmark this month!

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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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Lego & Friends

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hub at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies
Age Group:
Children
Program Details:

Show off with Lego, Duplo, Magna Tiles & Picasso Tiles!

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3D Printer Certification Course

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Zone at Farmers Branch Manske Library
Program Type:
Class, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Details:

Welcome to the Innovation Zone 3D Printer Certification course! This course will introduce you to the machine, walk you through the process of making 3D prints, and important safet...

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