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Surprise Guest at the Wharton Main Library!

Wharton Main Library is excited to welcome Dewey the Library Elf! He’ll be with us until December 24, 2025, bringing holiday cheer and a little mischief along the way. We’ll be sharing his adventures every day, so be sure to follow along.

If you spot Dewey in the library, let one of our librarians know—you’ll receive a special treat!

Click the picture to see photos, videos and more about Dewey's adventures!

Mrs. Jessica, Children’s Librarian at Wharton Main Library, has a special treat for you today! She’s hosting a virtual story time along with a fun craft you can make at home. Click the link below to watch the story time, then stop by the library to pick up the craft materials.

Be sure to watch until the end for a special announcement about something exciting happening every day at Wharton Main Library leading up to December 24, 2025. You won’t want to miss it!

Click on the picture to see the story time!

Announced in yesterday’s story time video from Ms. Jessica, Dewey the Library Elf has officially arrived at Wharton Main Library! He’ll be staying at our main branch until Christmas, and if you spot him, let our librarians know—you’ll receive a special treat.

Every day at 9:30 AM, we’ll share Dewey’s latest adventures right here on Facebook, Instagram, and our website. Yesterday, Dewey was late to the library because he stopped by the Wharton County Historical Museum for the first annual Holiday Exhibit. While there, he discovered the book Christmas Tree created by Wharton County Main Library and even joined in the fun giveaway. If you visit the museum and take a selfie with the tree, follow the instructions there to enter our book giveaway drawing.

Dewey couldn’t resist taking his own selfie with the tree before returning to the library, where he’s now quietly reading fairy tales. Stay tuned tomorrow morning for more of Dewey’s holiday adventures!

Dewey the Library Elf has discovered something exciting—Wharton Main Library’s Anime Club is happening tomorrow, Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM! Curious as ever, Dewey decided to explore our manga and graphic novel collection, but his adventure was suddenly interrupted. Thankfully, he was saved just in time! Click on the picture to see what happened!

Want to join in the fun? Stop by the library, find Dewey, and let the front desk know—you’ll receive a special treat for spotting him.

Dewey the Library Elf is back with another adventure! After yesterday’s excitement, he decided today should be a little quieter. Dewey gathered all his friends together for a cozy story time, enjoying a peaceful moment among the books.

Visit Wharton Main Library to see if you can spot Dewey—let a librarian know when you find him and you’ll receive a treat. And don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more of Dewey’s exciting holiday adventures.

If you’d like to enjoy a story time yourself, Ms. Jessica hosts a preschool story time every Monday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. She’ll read a story and lead a fun craft activity for children to enjoy.

Oh oh—Dewey the Library Elf has gotten himself into a bit of trouble! While returning his book from yesterday’s story time, he accidentally slid right into the book drop.

If you’re visiting Wharton Main Library today, let our librarians know to be extra careful with the returned books—you might even get a treat for helping keep an eye out for Dewey.

Click here to see what happened!

And don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more of Dewey’s holiday adventures at the library.

Dewey the Library Elf decided today should be a quiet and relaxing one. He gathered some friends and spent time working on the community puzzle at Wharton Main Library. There’s almost always a puzzle going here, so it’s the perfect spot to slow down, connect, and have some fun.

Come visit the library, join in on the puzzle, and see if you can spot Dewey while you’re here!

What’s an elf to do when the library is closed?

Dewey the Library Elf found a way to stay busy—by exploring the library’s many amenities! He couldn’t resist trying out the self-serve copier, which is available for copying, printing, and scanning.

Of course, we wouldn’t recommend using it quite the way Dewey did, but he had fun on his adventure. Come see what Dewey is up to next, and don’t forget to use the copier the right way when you visit Wharton Main Library!

Click the picture above to see the results of Dewey's copier adventures!

Dewey the Library Elf is preparing for Chess Club tonight at Wharton Main Library. He has been practicing his game with a friend to get ready for the matches. Chess Club meets every 2nd and 4th Monday from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, and this month there is also a special session on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Whether you are new to the game or an experienced player, it is a great opportunity to learn, practice, and enjoy chess with the community.

Dewey the Library Elf is full of excitement today at Wharton Main Library! Tuesday, December 9, 2025 brings a magical program all about snowflakes—one of Dewey’s favorite things. He’s already tried making a few on his own, but he can’t wait to join in this afternoon to learn even more creative ways to craft them from paper.

Children under 10 are invited to create snowflakes from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, while adults and children over 10 can design beautiful snowflake decorations from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

We hope you’ll join us for this festive program, and don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more of Dewey’s holiday adventures!

Dewey the Library Elf is all set for Writers Club at Wharton Main Library tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. He’s already typed up his own poem on a vintage typewriter and is excited to share it with the group. You can even check out his poem today by clicking on the picture above.

Are you between 12 and 18 years old and love to write? Join our new Writers Club! Share your work, collaborate with peers, dive into your favorite genres, and get exclusive support from the Horror Writers Association.

And while you’re here, keep an eye out for Dewey! If you spot him in the library, let one of our librarians know you found the elf and you’ll receive a special treat.

Dewey the Library Elf has found the perfect spot to let his creativity shine at Wharton Main Library. He colored one of the library’s special coloring pieces and is waiting excitedly for it to be hung up as part of the display.

You’re invited to join Dewey and add your own colorful creations to our ever‑growing collection. Each piece helps brighten the library and makes the display even more magical.

Check back tomorrow to see what new adventure Dewey is up to!

Looking for weekend plans? Dewey has wandered into the DVD section and is busy checking it out! Stop by the library to see where Dewey is hiding today and pick up a treat while you’re here.

It’s the perfect time to cozy up with one of our holiday movies—or explore any of the films in our collection. Best part? You can keep them for a whole week, and it’s completely free.

Come join the fun and let Dewey lead you to your next movie night!

Dewey the Library Elf just discovered something exciting—Wharton Main Library offers Libby for reading e‑books and listening to audiobooks! Of course he had to give it a try. He found a cozy little spot to listen and read, but oh no… what did he just read?! (Click on the picture above to see what he read!)

Come visit the library and see if you can find Dewey. Let a librarian know when you spot him, and you’ll receive a treat.

Did you know you can get FREE e‑books and audiobooks through the library? The Libby App offers thousands of titles that you can easily enjoy on your tablet or phone. Signing up is fast and simple—ask at the library or visit https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby.

Oh no—Dewey the Library Elf may have borrowed the very book Mrs. Jessica will be reading tomorrow morning! What is he up to? It looks like he’s holding his own special story time, and the space feels so cozy and festive.

Be sure to join us at Wharton Main Library on Monday morning at 10:00 am for Mrs. Jessica’s story time. And don’t miss the holiday fun on Thursday, December 18, 2025 when the Grinch, Santa, and Mrs. Claus will be here to take pictures in this cheerful spot. The Grinch will visit from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, and Santa will be here from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

It’s going to be magical—come celebrate with Dewey and friends!

Oh no—Dewey the Library Elf wandered into Warhammer territory, and it wasn’t exactly appreciated. Hopefully everything will be resolved before the next Warhammer Club meets tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Wharton Main Library.

There are new spots open for anyone interested in joining. Come and experience the world’s greatest hobby: build and paint your first miniature, play your first game, and dive into the universe of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. All supplies will be provided.

Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, please call (979) 532-8080. Ages 12 and up are welcome, with priority registration for children. Adults are eligible for remaining spots.

After Dewey’s awful adventure yesterday, he decided a little playtime would be the perfect way to recover. He gathered his friends and headed into the children’s area, where they had so much fun with the lighted arch.

Luckily, no one fell during their playful antics—but just a reminder, that’s not how the arch is meant to be used! It’s a wonderful spot to lay under, read, or tell stories, not for climbing.

Come by Wharton Main Library and enjoy the children’s area the way it was designed—safe, cozy, and perfect for sparking imagination.

Oh no—poor Dewey! After being touched and moved yesterday at the library, he’s found himself “in jail” today and can’t give out any treats. Let’s hope he’s released in time to join the fun tomorrow at the Wharton Main Library Christmas Open House.

The Open House will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

The Grinch will be available for pictures from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

We’ll have light refreshments, crafts for both children and adults, and even a chance to win books. It’s going to be a festive celebration, and we hope to see you there!

Dewey is out of jail and back to enjoying all the preparations for the Wharton Main Library Christmas Open House! He’s excited to be part of the celebration and invites everyone to share why you love your library. He’s already started his list: Dewey loves the library because he gets to spend time with all patrons big and small.

We’ll be creating a Christmas tree filled with all your reasons why you love the library, so be sure to add your voice to the celebration.

Join us this afternoon from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Wharton Main Library. The Wharton Community Choir will perform at noon, and we’ll have light refreshments and crafts for both kids and adults. Don’t miss photo opportunities with the Grinch from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Dewey was so sorry the library had to close yesterday after our Christmas Open House, but he’s very happy to share that the library is open for normal business hours today, Friday, December 19, 2025. He had such a wonderful time reading all the reasons you love your library and watching the excitement that the Grinch, Santa, and Mrs. Claus brought to the celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We hope to see you back at the library soon to enjoy any of our services and keep the holiday spirit going.

Dewey is so excited! He just discovered that the library also has Spanish books. He decided to spend his Saturday exploring the Spanish section. He found the children’s area first, but there is also a wonderful adult Spanish section in the library. And remember to let a librarian know when you find Dewey so you can get a treat.

¡Dewey está muy emocionado! Acaba de descubrir que la biblioteca también tiene libros en español. Decidió pasar su sábado explorando la sección en español. Primero encontró el área infantil, pero también hay una excelente sección de libros en español para adultos en la biblioteca. Y recuerda avisarle a un bibliotecario cuando encuentres a Dewey para que puedas recibir un premio.

What oh what is an elf to do when the library is closed!?! Dewey discovered that the library has Kit Bags, each containing a book and an audiobook. He thought it would be fun to check one out for himself. But oh no… what mischief did he get into this time?

Check the video here to see exactly what Dewey was up to!

Dewey is enjoying his last couple of days at the library! He decided to celebrate Christmas early with his friends. But oh no—where are they celebrating? Keep your eyes open as you explore the library. And remember, if you’ve already found Dewey and let one of the librarians know, there will be a treat waiting for you.

It’s the last day for Dewey during regular library business hours, and he’s looking forward to seeing you one more time. Today he’s sitting in front of our Save the Date Board, checking out all the fun events coming up at Wharton Main Library in the next few weeks. He’s a little sad to be leaving soon, but he’s also excited knowing you have so many great things to look forward to. You can always find out what’s happening at the library here

Remember, the library is closing early at 5:00 pm today for the Christmas holiday and will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. We will reopen with normal business hours on Friday, December 26, and Saturday, December 27.

Come by one more time and let a librarian know you found him so you can get a final treat. Dewey will have one more post tomorrow before he officially heads back to the North Pole.

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Wharton County Library
1920 North Fulton,
Wharton, Texas 77488

Wharton Main Library
Phone: 979-532-8080
egedevani@whartonco.lib.tx.us
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