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Name: Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2024-12-21
End: 2025-01-04
Location: Sparta Library

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Time	Sun (12/15)	Mon (12/16)	Tue (12/17)	Wed (12/18)	Thu (12/19)	Fri (12/20)	Sat (12/21)
12 am							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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/21 - 1/4 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens Education, Entertainment 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Education, Entertainment Event Details: Get cozy and warm up with a good book as you take on our Winter Reading Challenge. From December 21 - January 4, log the minutes you read to unlock badges.
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9 am			This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Take Home Tuesday: Photo Ornament 9:00am - 7:30pm Preschool, School-Age Children Arts & Crafts Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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. This week we will be making a Photo Ornament 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced Intermediate French Class with Isabelle 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Hybrid, Zoom Program Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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!
10 am					This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Lap Sit Storytime for Babies 10:00am - 10:30am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Adults" group. Spanish Language Class 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Education Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education Required Seats Remaining: 8 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
11 am		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 Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 15 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.			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Family Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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. Snacktivity 11:45am - 12:15pm Preschool Storytime Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 12 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. This month we are making Reindeer Crackers. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool, Babies & Toddlers, School-Age Children Storytime This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, Babies & Toddlers, 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate French Class with Isabelle 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Hybrid, Zoom Program Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Play Mahjong 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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)
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner French Class with Isabelle 1:30pm - 2:15pm Adults Hybrid, Zoom Program Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hybrid, Zoom Program Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Zoom Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM with Laura Mazzella "The Traveling Yogi" Every Tuesday!
2 pm	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Lego League 2:00pm - 4:00pm Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens STEM This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Tweens Program Type: STEM Event Details: Stop into the Youth Services Room between the hours of 2-4 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Kids Craft: Snowman Ornaments 5:00pm - 5:30pm School-Age Children Arts & Crafts Open Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join us as we make a Snowman Ornament! For kids in grades 1-4. 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. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Tween/Teen Cuisine 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens Education Open Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Kitchen (Lower Level) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Education Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Calling all tweens and teens! Join us for an evening of food prep. Each month, we will be making different kinds of food from appetizers to side dishes to desserts. Open for those in grades 5-12. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Intro to American Sign Language for Kids 6:00pm - 7:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens Education, Entertainment Open Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens Program Type: Education, Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us for an Introduction to American Sign Language for kids! We will be learning the alphabet and some common phrases. This is a 3 week course, and attendance of all 3 weeks is beneficial. 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. 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. Sparta Township Council Connect 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Sparta Township Council Connect
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. ZOOM Paint & Sip 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Zoom Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Paint & Sip on ZOOM with Marsha Turner

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