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Spring Library Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Sparta Public Library
Stop into the Youth Services' room anytime to complete our in house scavenger hunt. Look up, look down, look all around; you never know where the pictures will be found! When you finish the hunt, see the Youth Services' desk for a small prize. 
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Library closed

Monday, May 27, 2024
Sparta Public Library
The Library will be closed Sunday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
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Lap Sit Storytime for Babies

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sparta Public Library
StoryTime Room (lower level)
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! 

During Lap Sit Storytime, Mrs. C will lead the group in rhymes, songs, and a short story for you and your child to interact together.

This Storytime is designed to be one on one and developmentally appropriate for children 9 months until 3. If your child is 3 or above, please join us at 11 am Thursday mornings for family Storytime. 
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Family Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sparta Public Library
Youth Services Room
Join Mrs. C for stories each week. We will meet in the Youth Services' room.  This program is intended for ages 3 and above. Children under 3 are welcome to attend with their siblings.  No registration is required
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Adult Crafting Class "Creating with Clay"

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sparta Public Library
Back Meeting Room (lower level)
Adult Crafting Class

Join Creating with Clay to make a piece of pottery.


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3D Printer Training

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
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
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3D Printer Usage

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
After having gone through a 3D Printer training session you can book time with the 3D Printer.

Please note the cost of printing: $2 per hour for Sparta cardholders; $4 per hour for non-cardholders.
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Meditation & QiGong for Beginners

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sparta Public Library
StoryTime Room (lower level)
QIGONG is an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises.
This will be a beginner's class.
  • Understand & learn basic meditation techniques
  • Understand & learn basic QiGong techniques
  • Learn basic QiGong (8 Section Brocade) movements.
Our instructor Kevin Kuo's teaching has been approved by the California acupuncture board. Kevin has also been invited  by a well-established Chinese medicine school (Whitewater University) in California to give 1 day lecture about qigong and meditation. 

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Academic Writing Group

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
Back Meeting Room (lower level)

 Writing Group for Academic Authors and Professionals writing in their field.

Facilitated by 
Joanna Hayden, PhD, CHES
Professor emeritus
Department of Public Health
William Paterson University
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3D Printer Training

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
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
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3D Printer Usage

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
After having gone through a 3D Printer training session you can book time with the 3D Printer.
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Storytime with Ginnie's House: Teach Your Dragon Body Safety

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
Youth Services Room
Ginnie’s House Prevention & Education Coordinator will be reading Teach Your Dragon Body Safety by Steve Herman to start a conversation on the importance of body safety. Followed by an activity that will help promote Body Safety, a key component in child abuse prevention!

Open for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade (siblings are welcome too!) Please register all children attending by using the group feature.
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Art Cart

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
Youth Services Room
Drop in to the Youth Services Room between 2pm - 4pm to make a craft using our Art Cart!

Parents/guardians must remain with their children at all times. No Registration required.
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3D Printer Training

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
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
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3D Printer Usage

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
After having gone through a 3D Printer training session you can book time with the 3D Printer.
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Sensory Play on Monday!

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sparta Public Library
StoryTime Room (lower level)
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. The session is intended for interaction between the child and their caregiver.  We may get messy, so dress appropriately.

Due to the popularity of this program, we are now offering two sessions of the same program; 10 am and 10:45 am. When registering, please select one session. Registration for both sessions will result in cancellation. If this session is full, please register for 10:45 am.

A valid library card is required for this class. Please register each child individually. You may use the same card number for each child. 
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Sensory Play on Monday!

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Sparta Public Library
StoryTime Room (lower level)
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. The session is intended for interaction between the child and their caregiver.  We may get messy, so dress appropriately.

Due to the popularity of this program, we are now offering two sessions of the same program; 10 am and 10:45 am. When registering, please select one session. Registration for both sessions will result in cancellation.

A valid library card is required for this class. Please register each child individually. You may use the same card number for each child. 
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Intermediate French class with Isabelle

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sparta Public Library
Back Meeting Room (lower level)
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 is a hybrid class with in person participants and is available via ZOOM.


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Beginner French class with Isabelle

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Sparta Public Library
Back Meeting Room (lower level)
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 is a beginner class for people with minimal or no fluency in French who want to learn basic language skills.

This is a hybrid class with in person participants and is available via ZOOM.


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3D Printer Training

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
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
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3D Printer Usage

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
After having gone through a 3D Printer training session you can book time with the 3D Printer.
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Take Home Tuesday Kit: Spring Life Cut and Paste

9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sparta Public Library
This week, we will be making a Spring Life Cut and Paste scene.

For ages Preschool and up.

Note: All kits must be picked up by Sunday at 4 p.m. of the corresponding week. 
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Advanced Intermediate French class with Isabelle

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sparta Public Library
Back Meeting Room (lower level)
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!  
This is an advanced intermediate class for people who want to strengthen their communication skills and understand the main points of conversation. 

This is a hybrid class with in person participants and is available via ZOOM.
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Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM with Laura Mazzella

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sparta Public Library
Midday Unwind Yoga on ZOOM with Laura Mazzella "The Traveling Yogi" Every Tuesday!
Classic yoga postures along with deep breathing will be used to reset, renew, and unwind.  Take the time to take care of yourself!

Must register for each class.
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3D Printer Training

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Sparta Public Library
3D Printer Area
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
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