Services at the Library
Public Computers
The Manske Library offers public computers where patrons can access the internet, research, explore social media, complete government forms and more. You can log in with a library card or request a free guest pass at the circulation desk.
- The Library offers 18 public computers
- Children's computers are available in a separate area and are reserved for patrons age 16 and under
- Library cardholders may sign on for a four-hour session, with automatic 60-minute extensions up to four hours total, if computers are available.
- Guest pass users receive a one-hour session, with automatic 60-minute extensions up to four hours total, if computers are available
- All public computers include Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Public computers cannot be reserved in advance
- Computers automatically shut down 10 minutes before closing
Laptops
You can check out a laptop for in-library use with a library card or Innovation Zone Card and waiver.
- Laptops are available to patrons ages 11 and up
- All laptops include Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Each laptop is equipped with webcams and Zoom capability, but don't forget your headphones!
Printing, Scanning & Copying
The Farmers Branch Manske Library provides a complete set of services so you can get your projects done.
- The cost is $.10 per page for printing and $.15 per page for copies. You can pay with any major credit or debit card, or cash ($1 and $5 bills or coins)
- We have two scanners available. Scanning to USB, email, or the cloud is free. Please bring your own USB drive.
Mobile Printing
Print from your smartphone, tablet or laptop with SmartAlec! Simply login and upload your documents from anywhere! Then visit the Farmers Branch Library to release your print job(s) from one of our kiosks.
Black and white printing only
Cost is $.10 per page. Pay with any major credit or debit card or cash ($1 and $5 bills or coins)
Print jobs remain in the queue for seven days
Sign in with your library card or create a Guest User account from the SmartAlec screen to use Mobile Printing
Learn more about mobile printing with Smart Alec FAQs (PDF)
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Manske Library
No password is required
You do not need a library card to connect
Wireless access is filtered, and all Library internet policies apply
Library staff cannot assist with personal device connection issues
Users should have no expectation of privacy when using electronic devices on Library networks