Wharton Public Library, NJ

Welcome to the Wharton Public Library!

(973)-361-1333

Library Hours

Monday 10 AM - 8 PM

Tuesday 10 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM

Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM (Closed July & August)

Phone: (973)-361-1333

15 South Main Street

Wharton, NJ 07885

Need help with or have a question on state issues?

Beginning in June 2021, constituents of District 25 are invited to visit Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn's satellite office on the upper level of the library. Bring your questions and concerns to Assemblywoman Dunn's Constituent Services Specialist every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 AM - 2 PM.

District Office Phone:
(908)-955-7228
Email:
AswDunn@njleg.org
Main Address:
191 Main Street, Suite D,
Chester NJ 07930

Wharton
Public Library Evening Book Club

This month we are reading

Our Darkest Night
by Jennifer Robson

There will be no in-person meeting this month, but feel free to join us and read along at home!

Thursday morning Story Time is cancelled until further notice.

Washcloth
Knit & Crochet

Thursday, August 12th @ 11 AM

Bring your own project or work on our featured pattern! This week we will be knitting/crocheting a beautiful and practical washcloth. Our knit and crochet programs are recommended for adults & young adults ages 16+ with some prior experience knitting or crocheting.

Crochet techniques used: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc)

Knitting techniques used: cast on (co), knit (k), purl (p), bind off

Registration required. Please call (973)-361-1333 or email circ-wha@mainlib.org to register!

Coin Purse
Knit & Crochet

Thursday, August 26th @ 11 AM

Bring your own project or work on our featured pattern! This week we will be knitting/crocheting our very own coin purses. Knitters have the option of having their coin purse felted or bringing their project home to try felting on their own. Our knit and crochet programs are recommended for adults & young adults ages 16+ with some prior experience knitting or crocheting.

Crochet techniques used: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), seaming/sewing

Knitting techniques used: cast on (co), knit (k), purl (p), increasing*, decreasing (k2tog, p2tog)*, bind off, seaming/sewing
*optional

Registration required. Please call (973)-361-1333 or email circ-wha@mainlib.org to register!

Ice Cream Party Summer Reading Finale
Preschool – 12th grade

Thursday, August 12th @
6:30 PM
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Great job reading this summer! Come celebrate with an ice cream party outside on the new patio. We'll have music, crafts, and of course, yummy ice cream.

Registration required. Please register online using the link above or call the library to reserve your spot!

2021 Wharton Public Library Summer Reading

June 23rd – August 12th

Calendar of events:
Summer Reading 2021 – Kids
Summer Reading 2021 – Teens

Registration forms:
Preschool – 5th grade
6th – 12th grades

Download and print your registration form at home using the links above, complete a paper registration form at the library, or register online by using the READsquared app / by visiting
whartonlibrary.readsquared.com

For more details about the program, click here.

Mini Stomp Rockets & Sticker-by-Number
Take & Make Project
Preschool – 5th grade

Available for pick-up
August 4th – August 11th
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Relax while doing a sticker-by-number and then make your own mini stomp rocket.

Registration required. Please register online using the link above or call the library to reserve your spot!

Starburst Slime
Take & Make Project
6th – 12th grades

Available for pick-up
August 4th – August 11th
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Make edible slime with Starburst candies.

Registration required. Please register online using the link above or call the library to reserve your spot!

CANCELLED
Worry Pets
6th – 12th grades

Wednesday, August 4th @
2:00 PM
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Make this cute, cuddly creature to keep you company when you're feeling anxious or worried.

Registration required. Please register online using the link above or call the library to reserve your spot!

Animal Science
Preschool – 5th grade

Thursday, August 5th @
6:30 PM
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Friday, August 6th @
2:00 PM
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We’ll have fun completing several animal-themed science experiments.

Registration required. Please register online using the links above or call the library to reserve your spot!

CANCELLED
Tie-Dye and Pizza
Summer Reading Finale
6th – 12th grades

Monday, August 9th @
6:30 PM
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Celebrate all the reading you've done this summer with a Tie-Dye and Pizza Party!

Registration required. Please register online using the link above or call the library to reserve your spot!

Parking Lot Closure

Anticipated start date: Monday, June 14th

Our library parking lot will be closed for construction while improvements are made. During this time the back door to the library will be locked. Please use the front door.

Parking will be available at the Wharton Fire Department or on Main Street. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Monthly Raffle

May – August

Earn a ticket for a chance to win a gift card with every item you check out of the library! Winners will be drawn at the end of each month.

WINNERS:

May: Elizabeth Andes
June: Gunjan Gupta
July: Samuel Paglingayen

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MORRIS MUSEUM PASS

WPL has a free family pass for the Morris Museum available to Wharton Library Adult resident cardholders in good standing on a first come basis.
See our
Museum Pass Brochure.

UNIVERSAL CLASS

Access over 500 continuing education and personal development courses, both self-paced and instructor-led!

MOMETRIX

Mometrix is an exam and career preparation database provided to you for free by the MAIN Library System. Mometrix can help you prepare for upcoming exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, GED, and more.