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Holiday Cards for Troops Overseas

All Day 10/1–10/31
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in making a holiday card for Troops overseas! We will have a table set up with all of the supplies you need to make a card (or two). 

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!
 

Intro to American Sign Language

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

What do I put in my kid's lunchbox?

6:00pm–7:00pm
Education, Health & Wellness
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Around the Kitchen Table:  What do I put in my kid's lunchbox?

presented by Kristen Eannetta

Next Level American Sign Language

6:15pm–7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a 6 week course designed to develop basic communicative skills in American Sign Language. This course is for anyone who completed the previous introductory course.

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
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

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.

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.

Throw-back Thursday "The Sixth Sense"

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Preschool Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Sixth Sense (PG-13) 1h47min (1999)

Meditation & QiGong

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

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

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:

This is a 12 week beginners level Spanish class which will include:

- Introduction to Spanish pronunciation and grammar

- Basic conversation and vocabulary

- Cultural insights

Session 7

 

Snacktivity

11:45am–12:15pm
Preschool
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

Program is intended for children 3 and over. 

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.

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.

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.

3D Printer Usage

3:30pm–5:00pm
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

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.

My Grownup and Me Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

*NOT A STRUCTURED STORY TIME*

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 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 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 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 Monday at 1:30pm to have a chat with you!