News & Events
Family Programs
Programs at our library for the families to enjoy together. Some programs may be age specific.
Sparta Twp. Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp. Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp. Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp. Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp. Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Sparta Twp Library Board Meeting
All meetings are held Tuesdays in the Library Conference Room at 6:00 pm
Story Time - Spring Session
Children ages 5 and under are invited to share a story time with Miss Nicole. She invites you and your caregiver to listen to stories, sing songs and share in activities.
Preregistration is required. Call the library at 616-887-9937 to register. Space is limited.
Story Time - Spring Session
Children ages 5 and under are invited to share a story time with Miss Nicole. She invites you and your caregiver to listen to stories, sing songs and share in activities.
Preregistration is required. Call the library at 616-887-9937 to register. Space is limited.
A Woman for all Seasons, an Immigrant Story
Follow the life story of Johanna Peterson as told by granddaughter Joeanne Peterson. Witness the sometimes poignant, sometimes humorous events of settling in the Grand Rapids area in the 1890's; and experience a rural way of life that is forever lost.
Collectors Showcase
Participants will exhibit their collections for public viewing, (no buying or selling.) Sign-up required for participants. Call the Library at 887-9937 to register.
Sparta Walking Tour with Larry Carter
Experience Sparta history up close and personal with Larry Carter as your informative guide. A reception with light refreshments will follow in the Carnegie Room.
Centennial Open House (the day the cornerstone was laid)
*Sparta History Seminar
*World War 2 POW camp documentary
*Local authors
*Tree Planting Ceremony
*History of Sparta Carnegie Twp. Library, written by Mary Nellans available
*Enjoy catered food throughout the event
*a two part CD set of all programs/events throughout the year will be available for sale, (Dan Salas of Vida Video Productions, producer)
Centennial Open House (the day the cornerstone was laid) - Read More…
SPARTA TWP BOARD MEETING
all meetings are held Tuesdays in the library conference room at 6:00pm
SPARTA TWP BOARD MEETING
all meetings are held Tuesdays in the library conference room at 6:00pm
Flying Aces Program at Rogers Park
Frisbee fun for the whole family. Come watch the show and maybe learn a few tricks!
John Ball Zoo visits the library
Come and see some of John Ball Zoo's fantastic animals! The whole family will love this!
craft night for kids in the children's library
Come in between 12pm and 7:30pm and enjoy making a craft.
Lego night for kids (space is limited to 15 kids)
Sign up at the library is required. We will give you a gallon size freezer bag and you fill it with your own legos. You will create a display based on a theme I give you at arrival. You will have 1 hour to create and then I pick the best design created using the lego blocks. We will give a small lego set to the winner. We will also have one door prize given out at the event. (Parents this is for the kids to create without the help of an adult)
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Tattoos at the library
After the kids parade we will be handing out temporary tattoos for kids to take home and put on. While supplies last.
Last day of summer reading program.
Readers be sure to have your forms turned in no later than Wed. Aug. 2nd. Prizes will be drawn on Friday, August 4, 2017 in the morning. Winners will be notifies.
Cake open house for our summer readers. Great Job everyone!
Come in and enjoy a piece of cake. You have earned it! Great job reading this summer!
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Parent Cafe - Great Start Collaborative: Parent Coalition
Parent Cafés provide a save, non-judgmental opportunity for parents and caregivers to join in engaging in conversations about what it means to keep their children safe and families strong. Each café is structured around questions related to the 5 Strengthening Families Protective Factors: Resilience, Relationships, Knowledge, Support, and Communication. This Program is free. No registration required. FREE CHILDCARE available. Call the library for more information @ 887-9937.
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Winter Story Time Session
Children ages 5 and under are invited to share story time with Miss Nicole. She invited you and your caregiver to listen to stories, sing songs, and share in activites. Preregistration is required and space is limited to 15 children per session. Signing up allows us to prepare for the number of kids coming. If you have any questions please email Miss Nicole at spans@llcoop.org
Winter Story Time Session
Children ages 5 and under are invited to share story time with Miss Nicole. She invited you and your caregiver to listen to stories, sing songs, and share in activites. Preregistration is required and space is limited to 15 children per session. Signing up allows us to prepare for the number of kids coming. If you have any questions please email Miss Nicole at spans@llcoop.org
Winter Story Time Session
Children ages 5 and under are invited to share story time with Miss Nicole. She invited you and your caregiver to listen to stories, sing songs, and share in activites. Preregistration is required and space is limited to 15 children per session. Signing up allows us to prepare for the number of kids coming. If you have any questions please email Miss Nicole at spans@llcoop.org
Stories on the Rug
Children are invited to visit the children's library and hear some stories
Fantastic Friday for our summer program readers
Visit any time today for a special prize or a chance to enter a drawing.
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Decorate a scratch off guitar ornament
visit the library between 5-7pm
Photo Booth Silliness
Come in and get your photo taken. We will be adding some rock star silliness to everyone's photos! Feel free to bring your camera.
Tickets are now available for the July 30th John Ball Zoo visit
Beginning today you may come in and pick up tickets to go to the John Ball Zoo show. Tickets are very limited and tickets can only be picked up for immediate family members. Please do not grab tickets for extended family or any friends. They need to pick them up themselves. Tickets will be given out until they are gone.
Tickets are now available for the July 30th John Ball Zoo visit - Read More…
John Ball Zoo Visit - Ticket Required
Tickets are very limited and tickets can only be picked up for immediate family members. Please do not grab tickets for extended family or any friends. They need to pick them up themselves. Tickets will be given out until they are gone. Call today to see if there are any available. (616)887-9937
Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program Has Ended
All information needs to be completed for the summer program by today.
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Library Closed in Honor of Memorial Day.
Library closed today in Honor of Memorial Day. We will open on Tuesday, May 29 at 10am.
Lego Club
No registration required! Bring you own gallon size bag of Legos. Free to participate but parent must remain in the building. One door prize winner at each Lego Club night.
Closed for Town and Country Days
We will be closed today to celebrate Town and Country Days
Library hours today due to Town and Country Days
We will be open again on Friday from 9am - 12:00pm.
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Library hours today due to Town and Country Days
We will only be open today from 9am - noon. We will also be closed Saturday. Normal library hours will resume on Monday.
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Sensory Saturday
Any child with an adult may visit the library during the scheduled time for free and creative play. Dress for possible messes and be open to create, explore and spend time with your child. Fun activities will be available for your to enjoy at your own pace. The funding for this program was generously donated by the Sparta Lions Club.
