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Sensory Play

11:45am–12:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mrs. C for an interactive play session for ages 2-5.  Each week we will explore materials such as playdough, finger-paint, slime, water play, and many more.

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.

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.

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.

ABC Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

ABC Storytime is all about the Alphabet, Books and Crafts! We will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We’ll start with A and work our way through!

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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:

****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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Teen Smoothie Sampler

5:45pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all tweens and teens! Join Miss Gina for making smoothies! Each month we will sample different flavors. You will cut the fruit and other ingredients to blend into your own personal smoothie.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

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.

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. 

ABC Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

ABC Storytime is all about the Alphabet, Books and Crafts! We will share stories focusing on one letter of the alphabet. We’ll start with A and work our way through!

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.

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. 

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.

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:

****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.

Yoga for Kids

1:00pm–1:45pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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. 

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.

Seasonal/Holiday Drop In Craft: Memorial 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+

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.

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.

Memory Cafe with Bristol Glen

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join Bristol Glen at Sparta Library 

for a complimentary, dementia-friendly space for you and your loved one to experience creativity and social connections.

Snacktivity Storytime

11:45am–12:15pm
Preschool
Storytime
Upcoming
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.

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.