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Book Nook presented by our Teen Advisory Board

11:45am - 12:15pm
School-Age Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join our volunteers for a fun Storytime followed by a related craft. This month they will be reading If You Give a Mouse a Muffin. Each participant will also leave with a small related snack. This program is for ages 5-7. 

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.

Spring Break: S.T.E.M. Station

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
STEM
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

It's Spring Break!! Drop into the Youth Services room anytime between 1-3 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.

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.

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.

Spring Break: Oversized Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Entertainment
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

It's Spring Break!! Drop into the Youth Services room anytime between 1-3 to play with our oversized games! 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.

Spring Break Movie Matinee: Dog Man

10:30am - 12:15pm
School-Age Children, Tweens
Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Preschool Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

It's Spring Break!! Join us for a showing of Dog Man.

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.

Spring Break: Art Cart

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's Spring Break!! 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.

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.

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.

Spring Break: Button Maker

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Entertainment
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

It's Spring Break!! Drop into the Youth Services room anytime between 1-3 to make a button using our Button Maker! Ages 3+ No registration required. Only 1 button per 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.

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.

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.

Bedtime Stories on Zoom with Mrs. C

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Storytime, Zoom Program
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Zoom Program
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Storytime, Zoom Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Join Mrs. C from the comfort of your home for live bedtime stories.  Recommended for ages 1-6, but all are welcome! Registration is required.  Zoom link will be emailed to you Thursday afternoon. 

Spring Break: Lego League

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

It's Spring Break!! Stop into the Youth Services Room between the hours of 1 pm and 3 pm to build, create, and share with others who enjoy Legos just as much as you.  We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.  

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take Home Tuesday: Dandelion Scissor Skills

9:00am - 7:30pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sign up for a Take Home Tuesday kit! We provide the instructions and materials needed to make simple crafts at home. For ages Preschool and up.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

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.

Art Cart

11:00am - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

Fundamentals of Robotics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens
STEM, Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.