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

The Dutch House
by Ann Patchett

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.

2021 Wharton Public Library Summer Reading

June 23rd – August 12th

Calendar of events:
Summer Reading 2021

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.

Adopt a Reading Buddy
Summer Reading Kick-Off

June 24th:
stop by between 6 PM – 8 PM
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June 25th:
stop by between 1 PM – 3 PM
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Pick your reading buddy, decorate their home, fill out the adoption certificate, take them home and read, read, read! You can also register for summer reading if you haven't already done so!

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

Animal Stress Ball
Take & Make Project

Available for pick-up
June 28th – July 2nd
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Pick up supplies to make your own animal themed stress ball!

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

Perler Bead and Lego Animals

Thursday, July 1st @
6:30 PM
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Friday, July 2nd @
2:00 PM
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Come make animal creations out of Perler Beads and Legos!

Registration required. Please register online using the links 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.

Movie Night Kits

Available for pick-up beginning 6/7, while
supplies last

Each kit comes with everything you need to host your own personal movie night: a free DVD and a bag of popcorn!

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

Help Wanted:
Library Director

The Wharton Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants for the position of Library Director. For an in-depth description of responsibilities, required qualifications, and instructions on how to apply, click here.

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.