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Vision

Wharton Public Library will be an approachable, vital center of knowledge for all its residents.  The institute will provide positive learning and leadership for all in fostering excitement in the process of discovery, as well as reflect the diverse and dynamic spirit of Wharton Borough.

Mission

It is the mission of the Wharton Public Library to provide all residents with open access to informational opportunities which stimulate and facilitate literacy, provide popular and quality materials, effective technology, as well as continue to meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of its patrons.

History

The Wharton library dates back to May 1891 when the Luxemburg Library Association was organized by the Ross & Baker Silk Mfg. Co. and its employees.  The company furnished a room, and 200 members agreed to contribute 10 cents a month to purchase books for their library.  Soon 700 books were in the collection.

In 1896 the company needed the room that was holding the library books, so for the next three years the books were held in trust by various members at their homes.  In 1899, Wharton Borough incorporated the library, making it public.

In 1905, the library moved to the second-floor room of Borough Hall, located on West Central Avenue, and the following year the Board of Trustees of the public library was created.

In November 1976 the president of the Wharton School Board presented the mayor with the deed to the Potter School property, site of the Wharton Public Library.  The following year the Library's Board of Trustees received a federal public works grant of $467,000.   Since April 1978 when the library building was dedicated, the library has been an integral part of the community.

Our library has a main level and a basement meeting-room area, as well as a mezzanine for display of local art works.

The Wharton Historical Society, which is housed at the library, has a wealth of information for patrons to review.

Library Cards

All residents of the Borough of Wharton are entitled to a free library card at the Wharton Public Library.  Proof of residency must be provided.  Driver's license, checkbook, or lease are acceptable as proof.  Post office box numbers are not acceptable as a home address.  Videos may only be borrowed by an adult card holder.

Wharton business owners are entitled to a one-year renewable Courtesy Card, one card per business.

Mine Hill, Victory Gardens, Boonton Township, and Netcong residents and non-Morris County residents can receive a Wharton Paid Card, at a cost of $165.00 per year.  This family card will allow the user to borrow from any of the 37 M.A.I.N. libraries in Morris County.

Replacements cards.  If a library card is lost, there is a $1.50 replacement fee.

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, June, July & August
Closed Sundays

2008 Holidays

Directions

From Route 46 East:

Turn left at traffic light at St. Mary's Church.  Continue on South Main Street approximately 0.8 mile.  Watch for Sovereign Bank on the right and a flower shop on the left, where you will turn left onto Mill Street.  Continue one block to stop sign and turn right onto Robert Street.  Halfway down the block on the right is the library parking lot.

From Route 46 West:

Turn right at traffic light at St. Mary Church.  Continue on South Main Street approximately 0.8 mile.  Watch for Sovereign Bank on the right and a flower shop on the left, where you will turn left onto Mill Street.  Continue one block to stop sign and turn right onto Robert Street.  Halfway down the block on the right is the library parking lot.

From Route 80 East:

Take Exit 34 to Wharton.  Turn left on North Main Street.  Continue on North Main Street, which becomes South Main Street.  The library is on the right at 15 South Main Street, with parking located at the rear of the building.  Drive past the library building to the next street, which is Mill Street, and turn right.  Continue one block to the stop sign and turn right onto Robert Street.  Halfway down the block on the right is the library parking lot.

From Route 80 West:

Take Exit 34A to Route 15.  At the first traffic light, turn right onto East Dewey Avenue.  Continue down this street to the traffic light.  Turn left onto North Main.  Continue on North Main Street, which becomes South Main Street.  The library is on the right at 15 South Main Street, with parking located at the rear of the building.  Drive past the library building to the next street, which is Mill Street, and turn right.  Continue one block to the stop sign and turn right onto Robert Street.  Halfway down the block on the right is the library parking lot.

Contact Us

Phone:  973-361-1333
Fax:  973-361-2893
Email: reference@whartonlibrary.org

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