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Intermediate French Class with Isabelle

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Hybrid, Zoom Program
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local resident and native French speaker Isabelle Pineau will be at Sparta Library every Monday at 12:00 pm to have a chat with you!  

This class is for people who want to improve their ability to interact in French. 

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Preschool "ABC" Storytime

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

ABC Story Time is all about the Alphabet, Books and Crafts! We will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We'll start with A and work our way through.

Disclaimer(s)

Holds Harmless Disclaimer

By registering for this program, you hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the Township of Sparta and Sparta Library, their employees, and agents for any and all injuries which may be suffered by yourself and/or participants during this event.

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Beginner French Class with Isabelle

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Hybrid, Zoom Program
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local resident and native French speaker Isabelle Pineau will be at Sparta Library every Monday at 1:30pm to have a chat with you!  

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Grab-n-Go Kits

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Sparta Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Starting at 10 am on Tuesdays through 1pm on Saturdays, stop by the library to pick up a Grab-n-Go Kit! 

No registration required. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom Program at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Zoom Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM with Laura Mazzella "The Traveling Yogi" Every Tuesday!
 

Kids Craft: Fall Mosaics

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Morgan in making some fall mosaics! We will be using materials like dried beans and broken pasta to make fall-themed mosaics.

For kids in grades 1-5. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food and Drink

Please be aware that we use food in some of our programs, both as snacks and as craft supplies. Actual ingredients will be provided, but we are not able to guarantee that any food item will be completely free of food allergens. By registering for this program, you hereby acknowledge that you are aware that Sparta Public Library cannot guarantee a completely allergen free atmosphere in this program and have chosen to allow your child(ren) to participate fully or partially despite this.

Holds Harmless Disclaimer

By registering for this program, you hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the Township of Sparta and Sparta Library, their employees, and agents for any and all injuries which may be suffered by yourself and/or participants during this event.

No Show

If you are unable to attend a program, you must cancel your registration. If you do not attend, you are a considered to be a "no show." After your 3rd no show, you will not be able to register for programs for 4 (four) weeks.

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Intro to American Sign Language

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language.

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Next Level American Sign Language

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. This course is for anyone who completed the previous introductory course.

Mahjong

Play Mahjong

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner or a maven, join us for fun and refreshments! (Drop-in program)

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Stitch Witches

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Reading Room at Sparta Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Stitch Witches is a group for all needle crafters.  Bring your works-in-progress and join others for ideas, questions, help with your project or just the joy of needling together!

All levels are welcome. 

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Scrabble

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Room at Sparta Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Novice or master, you're invited to join us for fun and refreshments! We have a board waiting for you! (Drop-in program)

QiGong

Meditation & QiGong

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

QIGONG is an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises.
 

Spanish

Spanish Language Class

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

This is a 12 week beginners level Spanish class which will include:

- Introduction to Spanish pronunciation and grammar

- Basic conversation and vocabulary

- Cultural insights

Session 9

 

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Intro to American Sign Language

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language.

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Next Level American Sign Language

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. This course is for anyone who completed the previous introductory course.

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Intro to American Sign Language

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language.

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Next Level American Sign Language

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. This course is for anyone who completed the previous introductory course.

Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana

Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Room at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a Spanish/English Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana Rísquez, a local educator, singer, songwriter, and music producer! Ages 2-8 with adult. No registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Holds Harmless Disclaimer

By registering for this program, you hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the Township of Sparta and Sparta Library, their employees, and agents for any and all injuries which may be suffered by yourself and/or participants during this event.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Library Board Meeting

Creature Comfort

Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Creature Comfort:

Join us for storytime with a therapy dog from Creature Comfort. Listen to a few stories and hang out with the dogs!  Participants will have a chance to sit independe...

Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for storytime with a therapy dog from Creature Comfort. Listen to a few stories and hang out with the dogs!  Participants will have a chance to sit independently and read to one of the dogs.

Parents/guardians must remain with their child during this program.

No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Holds Harmless Disclaimer

By registering for this program, you hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the Township of Sparta and Sparta Library, their employees, and agents for any and all injuries which may be suffered by yourself and/or participants during this event.

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Intro to American Sign Language

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language.

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Next Level American Sign Language

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Mahjong Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. This course is for anyone who completed the previous introductory course.

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German Kids Play Club

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (Lower Level) at Sparta Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Raising children to be bilingual can be difficult; without a group of bilingual peers, children may find the second language frustrating.

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Library closing early

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sparta Library
Program Type:
Library closed
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Program Type: Library closed
Event Details:

The Library will be closing early today in observance of Thanksgiving.