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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Level American Sign Language

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to American Sign Language

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Education
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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)

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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)

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 15
Event Details:

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

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Class (Beginners Level 2)

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 2 Spanish class which will include:

- Introduction to Spanish pronunciation and grammar

- Basic conversation and vocabulary

- Cultural insights

No previous Spanish experience necessary.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Movie "Wicked"

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Preschool Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Wicked (PG) 2h 40min

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storybook Crafts

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join Mrs. C for a story followed by a book inspired craft! For ages 2-5. 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.

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.