City Calendar


Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026  |  6:30 pm

A fun storytime for all ages!


There are two times for Family Storytime at Valley Ranch on Tuesday night:

6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.


These are two separate storytime events but will be the same program repeated.


Please pick up a free ticket at the reference desk in order to attend storytime. This helps us keep track of how many storytime folks we have.

TAGS: Kids  |  Family Fun  |  Valley Ranch Library  |  Storytime

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026  |  10:30 am

Parents and caregivers share in an interactive storytime with toddlers ages 1 to 3 years. The last Tuesday of the month is bilingual!

TAGS: Kids  |  Valley Ranch Library  |  Storytime

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026  |  10:30 am

Enjoy this fun storytime geared for ages 3 to 5. The last Thursday of the month is bilingual!

TAGS: Kids  |  Valley Ranch Library  |  Storytime

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Blind Date with a Book

Friday, January 30 - Saturday, February 28, 2026  |  10:00 am

Pick a wrapped book from the adult collection by Feb. 14. After reading, fill out and return the included card by Feb. 28.

TAGS: Adults  |  Irving Library Events  |  South Irving Library  |  West Irving Library  |  Valley Ranch Library

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MiY Adult: Custom Acrylic Nameplates

Sunday, February 1 - Saturday, February 28, 2026  |  1:00 pm

Make a custom nameplate using the laser etcher! Passive program, while supplies last.

TAGS: Adults  |  Irving Library MiY Zone  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Girls Night Out Book Club

Monday, February 2, 2026  |  7:00 pm

This women’s only club reads and discusses books about family relationships, love, friendship, and self-discovery. 


February's read is "This Time Tomorrow" by Emma Straub.


Digital copies of titles are typically available through Libby or Hoopla.


Print copies are available for checkout at the Valley Ranch Library reference desk while supplies last.


TAGS: Adults  |  Book Club  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Young Adult Action Council (YAAC) @ Valley Ranch Library

Thursday, February 5, 2026  |  4:45 pm

The Young Adult Action Council (YAAC) is open to teens in grades 9-12.

Learn more here!


TAGS: Teens  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Craftastic! Crepe Paper Heart Picks

Saturday, February 7, 2026  |  10:00 am

Create Hearts out of crepe paper at this edition of Craftastic! A crafting series for adults.

TAGS: Adults  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Craftastic! Heart String Art

Wednesday, February 11, 2026  |  7:00 pm

Create a String Art Heart and this special Valentines edition of Craftastic! an adult crafting series.

TAGS: Adults  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Love in Pictures

Thursday, February 12, 2026  |  6:00 pm

Paint a heart frame to keep or give to a friend.

TAGS: Teens  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Middle Grade Book Club | Grades 4-8

Saturday, February 14, 2026  |  11:00 am

Join the Middle Grade Book Club! Kids in grades 4 - 8 will discuss the monthly title and participate in a themed activity or make a themed craft. Kids are welcome to stop by the Valley Ranch reference desk to borrow a copy of that month's title.

TAGS: Kids  |  Book Club  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Game On! Teens l Grades 6-12

Saturday, February 14, 2026  |  2:00 pm

Teens can game with board games, LEGOs and Nintendo Switch.

TAGS: Teens  |  Valley Ranch Library

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MiY Adult: DiY Paper Lanterns

Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, March 7, 2026  |  10:00 am

Use the laser etcher to cut a lantern design into card stock! Passive program, while supplies last.

TAGS: Adults  |  Irving Library MiY Zone  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Book It: Dragons Love Tacos

Saturday, February 28, 2026  |  2:30 pm

Children will make crafts and play games based on the popular titles Dragons Love Tacos and Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel by Adam Rubin.

TAGS: Kids  |  Valley Ranch Library

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Middle Grade Book Club | Grades 4-8

Saturday, March 14, 2026  |  11:00 am

Join the Middle Grade Book Club! Kids in grades 4 - 8 will discuss the monthly title and participate in a themed activity or make a themed craft. Kids are welcome to stop by the Valley Ranch reference desk to borrow a copy of that month's title.

TAGS: Kids  |  Book Club  |  Valley Ranch Library

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