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

Saturdays at the Library: STEM Station

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.

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

Saturdays at the Library: Lego League

11:00am–1:00pm
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:

**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.

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

Simple Science for Kids

1:00pm–1:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
STEM
Waitlist
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.

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

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.

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

Saturdays at the Library: STEM Station

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.

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

Makers Day 2026

12:00pm–2:00pm
School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens
STEM
Library Branch: Sparta Library
Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level)
Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for Makers Day 2026! 

NJ Makers Day celebrates all things STEM and maker, enhancing life-long learning.

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. 

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

Fundamentals of Robotics

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

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

Fundamentals of Robotics

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

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

Fundamentals of Robotics

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