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Scrabble

9:30am - 11:30am
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)

Play Mahjong

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Back Meeting 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, Adults
3D Printer, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

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, Adults
3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

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.

Family Storytime

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

Join Mrs. C for stories each week. We will meet in the Youth Services' room.  This program is intended for ages 3 and above.

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.

Simple Science for Kids

1:00pm - 1:30pm
School-Age Children
STEM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Join us for simple science experiments using everyday materials!

For children ages 5-8.

Please register every child who will be making an experiment so we can ensure that we have enough supplies. You do not need to register the adults. Parents/guardians must remain with AND help their children during the program.

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.

3D Printer Training

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

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.

Intro to American Sign Language

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Back Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

3D Printer Usage

6:00pm - 8:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Meditation & QiGong

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

Sparta Township Council Connect

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Sparta Township Council Connect

Snacktivity: Banana Sheep

11:45am - 12:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join Miss Gina as she will be reading a story and together we will create a themed snack. Caregiver should stay to assist the child in the snack preparation. This week we will be making a Banana Sheep! 

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.

3D Printer Training

10:00am - 10:45am
School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
3D Printer, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

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.

Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Babies & Toddlers, School-Age Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, Babies & Toddlers, 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.

3D Printer Usage

11:00am - 1:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

3D Printer Training

3:00pm - 3:45pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
3D Printer, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

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.

3D Printer Usage

4:00pm - 5:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: 3D Printer Area
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Storybook Crafts for Toddlers

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Mrs. C for a story followed by a book inspired craft! For ages 1 & 2. Registration is required. Please register each child individually, using the child's name. 

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.

Storybook Crafts for Preschoolers

11:45am - 12:15pm
Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Mrs. C for a story followed by a book inspired craft! For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Please register each child individually, using the child's name. 

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.

Intermediate French Class with Isabelle

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Hybrid, Zoom Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Back Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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. 

Beginner French Class with Isabelle

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Hybrid, Zoom Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Back Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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!  

3D Printer Training

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

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.