Special Events
Wharton: Story time April 13 canceled
Louise: Mindfulness & Memory Matters
East Bernard: Painting Pots for Peace of Mind
The East Bernard Branch Library invites you to join us for our Painting Pots for Peace of Mind program on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a relaxing, stress‑free painting session designed to help you unwind and get creative. This program is for adults ages 18 and older.
To reserve your seat, please call (979) 335‑6142.
We look forward to a peaceful and creative afternoon together.
El Campo: AN Explosion of Color
An Explosion of Color is coming to the El Campo Branch Library! Spring is here, and vibrant color is bursting everywhere. Join us as Heather Kalina from Kalina Nursery shares tips on freshening your space with heat‑tolerant, colorful plants for your yard, along with fun and unique container ideas.
The program will take place on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at the El Campo Branch Library. For more information, you may call 979‑543‑2362.
Refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Wharton: Cozy Crochet Club
Wharton Main Library is excited to launch our new Cozy Crochet Club!
Starting Monday, April 20, 2026, join us every Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except on holidays) for a relaxing hour of stitching, chatting, and connecting with fellow crochet enthusiasts.
Bring your own crochet project and yarn, and enjoy a welcoming space to work at your own pace. We’ll also have plenty of free patterns available. Have questions about a stitch or a project you’re working on? Linda will be there to help you out.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, we’d love to have you join the fun.
Wharton: Rhythm in your Seat: Chair exercise Program
Monthly events
Wharton
Wharton: Senior Wellness Hour
Wharton Main Library will be hosting its next Senior Wellness Hour on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This month’s topic is Advanced Directives, and we are pleased to welcome Christy Gonzales of Wharton City EMS and Alex Rischan from the Houston‑Galveston Area Agency on Aging as our presenters. They will provide valuable information to help seniors and their families understand the importance of planning ahead and making informed decisions.
Registration is required. Please call (979) 532‑8080 to reserve your seat. Lunch will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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
New Facebook Page
Overdrive app discontinued!
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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