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 – Labor Day)

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

Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
on the side lawn of the library
(in case of inclement weather, storytime will be inside)

Wharton
Public Library Evening Book Club

This month we are reading

Dear Edward
by Ann Napolitano

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

October Take & Make

Preschool – 5th grade

Available for pick up
10/1 – 10/31

We offer a monthly Take & Make for you to pick up and make at home.
This month, make a mummy out of masking tape and a spooky ghost lollipop.

Register with Eventbrite

Enchanting Halloween Lanterns

6th – 12th grades

Tuesday, October 26th
@ 6:30 PM

Come join us in making spectacular Halloween lanterns with mason jars!

No registration is required for this event.

Halloween S.T.E.M.
(Indoor Event)

Preschool – 5th grade

Thursday, October 28th
@ 6:30 PM

Join us for a night of Halloween themed S.T.E.M activities, including dancing ghosts and making a spider web from toothpicks and marshmallows.

While indoors, attendees aged 3 and older will wear masks.

Register with Eventbrite

November Take & Make

Preschool – 5th grade

Available for pick up
11/1 – 11/30

We offer a monthly Take & Make for you to pick up and make at home.
This month make a turkey out of a Rice Krispie Treat, candy corn, and a Hershey Kiss.

Register with Eventbrite

Fall Scavenger Hunt & Obstacle Course
(Outdoor Event)

Preschool – 5th grade

Friday, November 5th
@ 1:00 PM

Schools out, so bundle up and head to the library to search around for some favorite fall items! Find them all and win a small prize! Then complete a super fun obstacle course.

Register with Eventbrite

After School Art: Turkey Time!
(Outdoor Event)

Preschool – 5th grade

Wednesday, November 10th
@ 4:00 PM

We’ll read a book about turkeys and then create some turkeys of our own.

In case of inclement weather, this event will be held inside. While indoors, attendees aged 3 and older will wear masks.

Register with Eventbrite

Mayflower Boat Building S.T.E.M.
(Indoor Event)

Preschool – 5th grade

Thursday, November 18th
@ 6:30 PM

Join us for this family S.T.E.M activity. Build a boat from the provided materials that can hold 5 pennies without sinking!

While indoors, attendees aged 3 and older will wear masks.

Register with Eventbrite

Outdoor Storytime

Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM starting 9/22

Join us on the side lawn of the library for stories, rhymes, music, and a simple craft. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on.

In case of inclement weather, storytime will be inside. While indoors, attendees aged 3 and older will wear masks.