Sparta Library

8:30am-5:00pm

Sparta Library
22 Woodport Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 8:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm

Sat: 8:30am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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: Seed Germination 9:00am - 7:30pm Preschool, School-Age Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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. 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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
10 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Playdough Playtime 10:00am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool STEM This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: STEM Event Details: Playdough Playtime for children AND an accompanying adult. Squish, shape, and roll with our HOMEMADE playdough. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 18 months-5. Drop in between 10AM-12PM. No registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Scrabble 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area 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 "Preschool" group. Storytime Easter Egg Hunt-Preschool 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Happy Easter! Come and join Mrs. C reading holiday stories and making an egg basket craft. After, we will search the library yard (weather permitting- otherwise the Youth Services' room) to fill our basket with plastic eggs! 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. Storytime Easter Egg Hunt-Toddlers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Happy Easter! Come and join Mrs. C reading holiday stories and making an egg basket craft. 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 "Adults" group. Cancelled Spanish Language Class (Beginners Level 2) 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Education This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 3D Printer Training 10:00am - 10:45am School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults 3D Printer, Technology Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class 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.
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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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 "Preschool" group. Snacktivity: Fruit Cars 11:45am - 12:15pm Preschool Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This month we are making Fruit Cars. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy 11:00am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 11:00am - 1:00pm School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Intermediate French Class with Isabelle 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults Hybrid, Zoom Program Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Play Mahjong 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Spring Cleaning Yoga 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: "Spring Cleaning" Yoga with Laura Mazzella "The Travelling Yogi" Multi - level yoga class. This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginner French Class with Isabelle 1:30pm - 2:15pm Adults Hybrid, Zoom Program Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Throw-back Thursday "Moonstruck" 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Movie Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Preschool Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Moonstruck (PG) 1h42in (1987)
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Journaling Club - A Journey of Self Discovery 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Mahjong Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Meets monthly. All are welcome. New topics each month will encourage self-reflection, self-awareness and growth mindset.
3 pm	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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class 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.
4 pm	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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class 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.
5 pm		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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class 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.		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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, Technology Class 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Tween/Teen Cuisine 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens Education Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Education Registration Required 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. Programs & Sparta Cardholders Due to the popularity of certain programs held at Sparta Library, Sparta cardholders will have first option for registration. If the program has not filled a week prior to the date of presentation, the event will be opened to non-Sparta cardholders. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stitch Witches 5:45pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
6 pm		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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class 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.	Around the Kitchen Table: Spring Clean the Pantry 6:00pm - 7:00pm Education, Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: Storytime Room (Lower Level) Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Around the Kitchen Table: Spring Cleaning the Pantry presented by Kristen Eannetta	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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Sparta Library Room: 3D Printer Area Age Group: School-Age Children, Tweens, Adults Program Type: 3D Printer, STEM, Technology Class 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Meditation & QiGong 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.