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Advanced Intermediate French Class with Isabelle

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Hybrid, Zoom Program
Open
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 Tuesday at 9:30 am to have a chat with you!  

Grab-n-Go Kits

10:00am–7:30pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
Arts & Crafts
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.

Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
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: Pinecone Bird Feeder

5:00pm–5:30pm
School-Age Children
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Closed
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 a pinecone bird feeder!

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.

Intro to American Sign Language

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

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

Making College Affordable on ZOOM

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Education
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Zoom Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

presented by Cornerstone College Solutions

Gain valuable insights, expert guidance, and creative solutions to finance your child's education without breaking the bank.

Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Storytime
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.

Play Mahjong

12:30pm–2:30pm
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)

3D Printer Training

5:00pm–5:45pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
3D Printer
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer
Registration Required

Sign up to be trained on how our 3D printer works. You must be 10 years of age and go through a training session before you will be allowed to sign up for printing time.

Click here to read more about the 3D Printer: https://spartalibrary.com/using-the-library/#tab-3d-printer

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.

Stitch Witches

5:45pm–7:45pm
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. 

3D Printer Usage

6:00pm–8:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
3D Printer
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer
Registration Required

After having gone through a 3D Printer training session, you can book time with the 3D Printer.

Printing costs: Sparta cardholders - $2 per hour; non-cardholders - $4 per hour

Click here to read more about the 3D Printer: https://spartalibrary.com/using-the-library/#tab-3d-printer

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.

NEW* Teen Smoothie Sampler

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

NEW PROGRAM!  Calling all tweens and teens! Join Miss Gina for making smoothies! Each month we will sample different flavors. You will cut the fruit and other ingredients to blend into your own personal smoothie.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Lap Sit Storytime for Babies

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the lower level of the library for a Storytime dedicated to our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Meet other new parents/caregivers just like you! 

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.

Scrabble

10:00am–12:00pm
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)

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories each week.

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.

Art in the Evening: Candy Bar Pixel Art

6:30pm–7:15pm
School-Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mrs. C for Art in the Evening! Each month, we will be creating a different type of art form. 

For those entering grades 4-8. Registration is required. 

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.

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.

QiGong Chair Yoga

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

QIGONG Chair Yoga 

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

Instructor Raj Trivedi

Beginner Spanish Language Class

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Education
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Beginner Spanish

Intermediate Spanish Language Class

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Education
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Intermediate Spanish

ABC Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Preschool
Storytime
Cancelled
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

ABC Storytime 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)

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.

Photography

The Sparta Public Library (SPL) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by the SPL, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. The SPL may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the SPL including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. Registering for this event implies consent to this policy.  Please make note otherwise. 

Saturdays at the Library: Art Cart

11:00am–1:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
STEM
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

**This is a self-guided program. No instructions will be given.**

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.

Saturday Movie "Wicked: For Good"

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Preschool Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wicked: For Good (PG) 2h17min 

3D Printer Training

2:30pm–2:45pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
3D Printer
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer
Registration Required

Sign up to be trained on how our 3D printer works. You must be 10 years of age and go through a training session before you will be allowed to sign up for printing time.

Click here to read more about the 3D Printer: https://spartalibrary.com/using-the-library/#tab-3d-printer

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.

Library closed

All Day
Library closed
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Program Type: Library closed
Event Details:

The library will be closed in observance of President's Day.