On Saturday, December 10, The Sparta Public Library Hosted It’s First Ever Sewing Club Graduation. The graduation opened with the girls in procession, while three of them played Pomp and Circumstance on their flutes.  The girls wore a purple personalized sash in their choice of thread color with a graduation cap and tassel to match. Each of the girls presented a demonstration on the sewing machine.   Each student was given a certificate of completing the Basic Beginner Session.  Hanna Stine and Clara Odom also received perfect attendance certificates while Ellie Grobb received most helpful and Hannah Stine received most improved. Hannah Stine, Ellie Grobb and Daira Sangurima each gave remarks during the ceremony. After receiving their certificates the students left the room.  During this 5 minute intermission, the girls put on a shirt they constructed in class and proceeded back into the meeting room one at a time modeling their shirt.   Instructor, Lynette Jalivay presented each of the students with a sewing kit containing fabric, tools and sewing notions. The girls presented Lynette with flowers, cards, gift certificates and a pillow they constructed outside of class.  It was a great surprise to Lynette. Graduation hosted approximately 45 in attendance.  Connie Ruppert has volunteered her time assisting Lynette on occasions and was a great help during the graduation setup and ceremony.   Pictured left to right, Hannah Stine, Daira Sangurima, Saleena White, Alice Odom and Ellie Grobb.   Clara Odom also graduated but is not pictured. The girls ages ranged from 8 – 13.  The graduates will continue in the club along with 7 new students.  The new students names are as follows:  Natalie Morocho, Caris Cowan, Adriouna Boyster, Catilyn Boyster, Gabby Dethrow, Isabella Brooks and Abigail Rodriguez.  All club members will be notified of the next club session.

For tons more pictures, visit the Sewing Club page.

For tons more pictures, visit the Sewing Club page.

– On October 27, 2016, the Sparta Public Library’s Anime Club met. Anime Domination is the official name of the club. During the meeting the following club officers were chosen:  Jadyn Yang and Anthony Fajardo, Co-President; and Chris Oliver, Secretary.  The club meeting opened with roll call.  Those in attendance were Dylan Cheek, Anthony Fajardo, Kevin Fajardo, Johnny Nation, Drake Vuichard, Tyson Morris, Wesley Carson, Trance Monroe, Chris Oliver, Tyree Nesbitt, Damon Oakley, Laurie Penford, Susan Colbert and Lynette Jalivay. A PowerPoint presentation was prepared by Jadyn Yang and presented by Wesley Carson.  Laurie Penford discussed Anime Club Etiquette, Lynette Jalivay went over the Club rules and Susan Colbert discussed Japanese Etiquette as well as chopstick manners. After all the discussions the club members sat down at a table prepared with Japanese soda and snacks consisting of Wasabi peas, seaweed and shrimp chips along with other food items brought in by the members. Trance Monroe gave a demonstration on how to open the Japanese soda bottles and the members enjoyed tasting six different Japanese sodas. After being served everyone ate with chopsticks. At the end of the meeting Laurie Penford gave everyone Pocky Sticks as they were leaving.

– On Thursday, Nov. 3 the Library held its’ monthly LEGO at the Library meeting, as always it was a blast! The Sparta Public Library has hundreds of pieces available for kids to build cool creations during this fun hour long program. If you would like to join us, the next LEGO at the Library meeting will be held on Dec. 1st from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, it’s open to everyone of any age. We hope that you will come and join us next time for this fun, free event here at the library.

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