Wharton Public Library, NJ

Welcome to the Wharton Public Library!

(973)-361-1333

Library Hours

Monday 10 AM – 8 PM

Tuesday 10 AM – 8 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

Remote Printing

Upload your files here or use the PrinterOn app to send documents to the library for printing, then visit the library to pay for and pick up your prints.

Black and white prints are $0.15 per page and color prints are $0.50 per page, cash only

For more detailed instructions, click here.

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

Preschool/Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM

Join us for stories, rhymes, music, and a simple craft.
While indoors, attendees aged 3 and older will wear masks.

Wharton
Public Library Evening Book Club

This month we are reading

The Rose Code
by Kate Quinn

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

Teen Board Game Night

6th – 12th grades

Tuesday, November 30th
@ 6:30 PM

Come join us for a night of fun with some exciting board games! Feel free to bring your friends whether they’re Wharton residents or not! Registration is requested, but walk-ins are also welcome!

Click here to register with Eventbrite

December Take & Make

Preschool – 5th grade

Available for pick up
12/1 – 12/31

We offer a monthly Take & Make for you to pick up and make at home.
This month, make a snowman ornament.

Register with Eventbrite

Crafternoon:Gift Edition

Preschool – 5th grade

Wednesday, December 1st
@ 4:00 PM

Come make holiday gifts for everyone on your list. We’ll provide the craft supplies, you bring your creativity.
Registration is requested, but walk-ins are allowed as space permits.

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

Click here to register with Eventbrite

Tween Coding

4th – 6th grades

Thursday, December 2nd
@ 6:00 PM

and

Thursday, December 9th
@ 6:00 PM

Come learn how to make animations and video games using a kid-friendly website! Please bring a Chromebook, laptop, or tablet to access the coding website. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are allowed as space permits.

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

Registration for Part 1: Animation

Registration for Part 2: Games

Navigating Hope Mobile Outreach

Monday, December 6th from
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Visit the Navigating Hope van at the Wharton Public Library to apply for benefits and get connections to social services.

Assistance and information will be available for programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Food Stamps), Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), utility assistance, and housing assistance.

Gingerbread Houses

Preschool – 5th grade

Tuesday, December 7th
@ 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

Decorate your own gingerbread house made from graham crackers with
all sorts of yummy goodies.

Each time slot is limited to 12 children. You MUST pre-register for this event.

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

Register for 4:00 PM

Register for 5:00 PM

Register for 6:00 PM

Register for 7:00 PM

Teen Craft-A-Gift Night

6th – 12th grades

Tuesday, December 11th
@ 6:30 PM

Come and make some creative gifts for friends and family! Feel free to bring your friends whether they’re Wharton residents or not! Registration is requested, but walk-ins are also welcome!

Click here to register with Eventbrite

Scrabble Club

Monday, December 13th
@ 10:30 AM

and

Monday, December 27th
@10:30 AM

Meet fellow wordsmiths and make some new friends over a casual game of Scrabble! Please bring a Scrabble game if you are able, though we will have a few to share. Prior registration is requested, but walk-ins are also welcome.

Registration for December 13th

Registration for December 27th

Elf Academy

Preschool – 5th grade

Monday, December 13th
@ 6:30 PM

Do you have what it takes to be one of Santa’s helpers? Build a toy, make reindeer food, decorate a cookie and more to earn your elf diploma.
Registration is requested, but walk-ins are allowed as space permits.

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

Click here to register with Eventbrite

December Book Club

Monday, December 20th
@ 7:00 PM

Bring a gently used book for our holiday book exchange and join us in the Community Room for a discussion of Mary Kay Andrews' The Santa Suit!

Copies of our December selection will be available for pick up at the library starting 12/1.

Family Movie Matinee:
Boss Baby Family Business (PG)

Wednesday, December 29th
@ 1:00 PM

Running time: 97 minutes

Grab your friends and join us for a movie matinee!

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

Click here to register with Eventbrite