This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Grab-n-Go Kits 10:00am–7:30pm Preschool, School-Age Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Grab-n-Go Kits 10:00am–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Intro to American Sign Language for Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens Education, Entertainment Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Intro to American Sign Language for Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm Education, Entertainment Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens Program Type: Education, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an Introduction to American Sign Language for kids! This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Bi-Lingual Storytime with Mariana 10:30am–11:00am Storytime Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri 3D Printer Usage 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri 3D Printer Usage 4:00pm–4:45pm 3D Printer Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Saturdays at the Library: Art Cart 11:00am–1:00pm Preschool, School-Age Children STEM This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Saturdays at the Library: Art Cart 11:00am–1:00pm STEM Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us for Saturdays at the Library! Drop in to the Youth Services Room between 11 am - 1 pm to make self guided crafts using our Art Cart! This program is intended for age 2 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Drop In Craft: Happy Hanukkah 2:00pm–4:00pm Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Drop In Craft: Happy Hanukkah 2:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 2-4 in the Youth Service’s room to make a Hanukkah craft. No registration required. While supplies last. Age 3+
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun 3D Printer Training 2:30pm–2:45pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun 3D Printer Training 2:30pm–2:45pm 3D Printer Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 14 2025 Sun German Kids Play Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Education This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 14 2025 Sun German Kids Play Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Education Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun 3D Printer Usage 3:30pm–5:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 14 2025 Sun 3D Printer Usage 3:30pm–5:00pm 3D Printer Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon 3D Printer Usage 6:00pm–8:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon 3D Printer Usage 6:00pm–8:00pm 3D Printer Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Grab-n-Go Kits 10:00am–7:30pm Preschool, School-Age Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Grab-n-Go Kits 10:00am–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Intro to American Sign Language for Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens Education, Entertainment Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Intro to American Sign Language for Kids 6:00pm–7:00pm Education, Entertainment Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens Program Type: Education, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an Introduction to American Sign Language for kids! This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri 3D Printer Usage 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri 3D Printer Usage 4:00pm–4:45pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy 11:00am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy 11:00am–12:00pm Storytime Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 21 2025 Sun 3D Printer Training 2:30pm–2:45pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 21 2025 Sun 3D Printer Training 2:30pm–2:45pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 21 2025 Sun 3D Printer Usage 3:30pm–5:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 21 2025 Sun 3D Printer Usage 3:30pm–5:00pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon 3D Printer Usage 6:00pm–8:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon 3D Printer Usage 6:00pm–8:00pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Drop In Craft: Happy Kwanzaa 1:00pm–3:00pm Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Drop In Craft: Happy Kwanzaa 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 1-3 in the Youth Service’s room to make a Kwanzaa craft. No registration required. While supplies last. Age 3+
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 26 2025 Fri 3D Printer Usage 4:00pm–4:45pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 26 2025 Fri 3D Printer Usage 4:00pm–4:45pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Saturdays at the Library: STEM Station 11:00am–1:00pm Preschool, School-Age Children STEM This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Saturdays at the Library: STEM Station 11:00am–1:00pm STEM Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us for Saturdays at the Library! Drop into the Youth Services room anytime between 11 am - 1 pm to explore various S.T.E.M. activities and kits. Ages 3+ 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 28 2025 Sun 3D Printer Training 2:30pm–2:45pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 28 2025 Sun 3D Printer Training 2:30pm–2:45pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 28 2025 Sun 3D Printer Usage 3:30pm–5:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 28 2025 Sun 3D Printer Usage 3:30pm–5:00pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Art Cart 1:00pm–3:00pm Preschool, School-Age Children STEM This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Art Cart 1:00pm–3:00pm STEM Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: STEM Event Details: There's no school! Drop in to the Youth Services Room between 1 pm - 3 pm to make self guided crafts using our Art Cart! This program is intended for age 2 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon 3D Printer Usage 6:00pm–8:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 3D Printer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon 3D Printer Usage 6:00pm–8:00pm 3D Printer Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 hourClick 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.
