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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

German Kids Play Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Education
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Simple Science for Kids

1:00pm–1:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
STEM
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for simple science experiments using everyday materials!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Creative Kids

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

Join us for fun arts and crafts projects. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy

11:00am–12:00pm
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

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.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fundamentals of Robotics

1:00pm–2:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens
STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 247 Reboot from Pope John High School and participate in their Fundamentals of Robotics 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.

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.

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this classic game and win a book!  *All ages. Registration is required. 

*All children need to be accompanied by an adult AND all adults need to be accompanied by a child. 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Seasonal/Holiday Drop In Craft: Earth Day

3:30pm–7:30pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 3:30-7:30 pm in the Youth Service’s room to make a craft.  No registration required. While supplies last. Age 3+

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Saturdays at the Library: STEM Station

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.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fundamentals of Robotics

2:00pm–3:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens
STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 247 Reboot from Pope John High School and participate in their Fundamentals of Robotics 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.

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.

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Yoga for Kids

1:00pm–1:45pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Join Miss Jamie for some stretching, strengthening, and fun with Yoga!

Children ages 3-8 years are welcome (with caregiver as necessary) to focus on their breathing, their bodies, and their connection to self, through a variety of yoga poses. Meeting monthly, Miss Jamie incorporates music, a focus on balance, routine poses building confidence, and fun (optional) challenges, meeting students where they are that day and encouraging them to try their best! Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Namaste!

Caregivers of children who are not able to use the bathroom on their own must remain in the room.

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.

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Saturdays at the Library: Lego League

11:00am–1:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
STEM
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
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.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fundamentals of Robotics

1:00pm–2:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens
STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 247 Reboot from Pope John High School and participate in their Fundamentals of Robotics 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.

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.

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy this classic game and win a book! All ages. No registration required. 

All children need to be accompanied by an adult AND all adults need to be accompanied by a child. 

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

German Kids Play Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Education
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Simple Science for Kids

1:00pm–1:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
STEM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for simple science experiments using everyday materials!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana

11:45am–12:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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. Registration is suggested. 

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.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group

Creative Kids

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

Join us for fun arts and crafts projects.