Special Events
Wharton: Do well, be well with Diabetes
Wharton Main Library is excited to host Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes, a 5‑week class for people with Type 2 Diabetes presented by Lori Garcia from Texas A&M and sponsored by Angel Health Care.
This program covers how food affects blood glucose, choosing the right amount of carbohydrates, improving glucose control with or without medication, and even enjoying treats while managing diabetes.
Classes will be held on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, running February 24 through March 24.
Registration is required. Please contact (979) 532‑8080 to reserve your seat.
Wharton: Aging Mastery Program
East Bernard: Texas before the Lone Star
The East Bernard Branch Library is excited to welcome The Pioneer Women Texas Storytellers for their engaging program, Texas Before the Lone Star. This special presentation explores the history of Texas—its land, its people, and the six flags that flew over it—long before statehood in 1846. You’ll also hear stories written by children that imagine what life in Texas may have been like between 1700 and 1836. The afternoon will feature rich storytelling along with a Taste of Texas Chili.
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the East Bernard Branch Library, 746 Clubside Drive. To reserve your spot, call 979‑335‑6142.
Come enjoy a flavorful and fascinating journey into Texas history.
Wharton: Connect & Chill Game edition
The Wharton Main Library is excited to host its very first Connect & Chill: Game Edition! Come hang out and play games both online and offline. Bring your Switch, controllers, and favorite games, or jump into the fun with our setup.
We’ll have multiplayer games projected on the walls, board games throughout the library, and plenty of popcorn to keep the fun going. All ages are welcome to join in.
Come ready to play, relax, and connect with fellow gamers.
El Campo: Attracting Butterflies to your garden
The El Campo Branch Library is delighted to host “Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden,” a special program presented by Master Gardener Marilyn Haupt, a member of the Galveston County Master Gardener Association. Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Mayor’s Room at the El Campo Branch Library.
Learn how to invite butterflies into your garden, create a thriving habitat, and enjoy watching them grow and flourish. We’ll also have door prizes and light refreshments for attendees.
Come spend a beautiful morning learning how to bring more color and life to your garden.
Wharton: Budget-Friendly Gardening on the Texas Gulf Coast
Wharton: Interactive Story Time
Wharton Main Library is excited to host a special interactive story time with Houston author Stacey Allen on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. This program is perfect for children ages 5 and up.
Join us for a lively afternoon as Stacey Allen reads her newest book, “D is for Dance: Dancing through the Diaspora,” and teaches the kids some fun dance moves inspired by the story.
It’s going to be a joyful, movement‑filled story time you won’t want to miss.
El Campo: Interactive Story Time
Interactive Story Time Coming to the El Campo Branch Library
The El Campo Branch Library is thrilled to welcome Houston author Stacey Allen for a special interactive story time on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This event is designed especially for children ages 5 and up.
Stacey Allen will share her newest book, “D is for Dance: Dancing through the Diaspora,” and guide kids through some lively dance moves inspired by the story. It’s a wonderful chance for young readers to enjoy a blend of storytelling, movement, and creativity.
Get ready for a joyful, high‑energy story time experience.
Wharton: Teen Movie Day: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Teen Movie Day at Wharton Main Library
Wharton Main Library is excited to host a Teen Movie Day on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM. We’ll be watching Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and serving popcorn and drinks for a fun afternoon at the library.
This event is open to ages 13 and up.
Grab a friend and join us for a thrilling movie day.
El Campo: Family Easter Craft Day
Wharton: Rhythm in your Seat: Chair exercise Program
Louise: Game Day
The Louise Branch Library, together with Houston Hospice and Paradigm at the Prairies, is hosting a Game Day on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This free, fun, and community‑focused program is designed to bring people together for games, conversation, and connection. And don’t forget—wear green for a chance to win a special door prize!
We hope to see you there and share a morning of laughter and friendly competition.
Wharton: Easter Bunny Visit
El Campo: Scholastic Book Fair
East Bernard: March Brain Madness
The East Bernard Branch Library invites you to March Brain Madness on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 2:00pm–4:00pm. This engaging program will introduce information about Traumatic Brain Injuries, followed by fun and interactive brain games to challenge your mind. You’ll also get to create a festive Easter craft to take home.
This event is free and open to the community. Call (979) 335‑6142 to reserve your seat. We hope to see you there!
Monthly events
Wharton
Wharton: Senior Wellness Hour
Wharton Main Library is hosting its monthly Senior Wellness Hour on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. LaTisha Williams from the Aging & Disability Resource Center and Jessica Munoz from the Houston‑Galveston Area on Aging will be sharing valuable information about aging and disability resources available right here in Wharton County.
Lunch will be served. Registration is required — please call (979) 532‑8080 to reserve your spot.
Join us for an informative and welcoming hour dedicated to senior wellness.
Wharton: Writers Club
Wharton: Lego Club
Join us every third Thursday of the month from 4:30pm-5:45pm at Wharton Main Library for our LEGO Club. Kids between 3 and 17 years old are invited and you can come any time between 4:30pm and 5:45pm. This is a come-and-go event, so members may stay as little or as long as they’d like. After joining, participation each month is not mandatory, but members will be rewarded each time they come to build.
We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination! Come build with us!
Wharton: Warhammer Club
Wharton: Chess Club
Join the Chess Club at Wharton Main Library!
Wharton Main Library is proud to host regular Chess Club sessions for players ages 8 and up. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just beginning to explore the game, the Chess Club offers a welcoming space to sharpen your skills, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy friendly competition.
Sessions are held every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, along with one Saturday session each month from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. No registration is required—just bring your love for the game and join us.
For upcoming dates, check the flyer or call Wharton Main Library at (979) 532-8080 for more information.
Wharton: Anime Club
Calling all anime fans ages 13 and up!
Join us at the Wharton Main Library every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 4:30–5:45 pm for our anime meet‑ups. Connect with friends, share your love for anime and manga, enjoy anime‑themed conversations, take part in fun crafts, and explore Japanese culture together.
Don’t miss your chance to dive into the world of anime at your local library—see you there.
El Campo
El Campo Lego Club
The El Campo Library is excited to continue hosting its monthly Lego Club. Children ages 3 to 17 are invited to join us once a month on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM for a fun, come‑and‑go building experience perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Upcoming dates include January 13, February 10, and March 10, 2026. We provide the Lego—you bring your imagination. Come build with us and let your creativity shine at the El Campo Library.
East Bernard
Lego Club
The East Bernard Branch Library is excited to announce its brand‑new Lego Club, Ready Set Lego! Join us every last Monday of the month from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. This free, come‑and‑go event is open to children ages 3–17.
The very first Ready Set Lego! meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2025, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. We can’t wait to see all the creativity that builds up.
East Bernard Preschool Storytime
Louise
Louise: Coffee Club
Notary Services
The Wharton County Library System is proud to announce a new service to the community of Wharton County.
The Wharton Main Branch and the El Campo Branch will now provide notary public service to county residents.
Lulu Meek, Circulation Librarian of the Wharton Main Branch and Renee Harrell, Reference Librarian of the El Campo Branch are more than happy to serve the public’s notary needs.
For more information please contact:
Lulu Meek of the Wharton Main Branch at 979-532-8080
Renee Harrell of the El Campo Branch at 979-543-2362
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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
gbarrera@whartonco.lib.tx.us