Youth Services

  • Summer Reading Program

    Summer time means Reading time! Our program is open to kids and adults of all ages. All you have to do is stop by the desk to pick up a

    June 1 - July 31
  • Books with Ms. Bonny

    Enjoy weekly story time with Ms. Bonny! Stories, activities and art for ages 2-5. Older and younger siblings are welcome. No registration necessary, just drop in.

    July 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Taste Off: Potato Chips

    Which Potato Chip will reign supreme? It’s the Chip Taste-Off bracket tournament! We will taste test multiple types of potato chips and flavors to determine once and for all, which

    July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Itty Bitty Playgroup

    Meet up at the Worth Library for a playdate! Lots of educational toys and fun for children ages 5 and under. Just drop in.

    July 18 @ 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
  • Donuts with Grownups

    Come one, come all! Bring your littles for a morning of stories, songs, crafts, and of course, donuts. Ages 3-8 with caregiver. 

    July 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Story Books, Read Alongs, Videos, Language Learning, Puzzles & Games

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Downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, & Videos

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Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks

Juvenile Fiction
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Juvenile Non-Fiction
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Basic Services

  • Holds  – The library will place holds on materials that the library owns for all  Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) cardholders.
  • Interlibrary Loan – The library will Interlibrary Loan materials owned by other libraries for Worth Public Library cardholders only.
  • Reciprocal Borrowing – Worth Public Library cardholders are able to use their library card at libraries that are members of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS). Members of any Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) library are able to use their library card at Worth Public Library.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

The Library is closed on the following days:

  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Years Eve

 

Phone Prompts at
708-448-2855:

0 - Operator
1 - Hours, Address
2 - Adult Services
3 - Youth Services
4 - Circulation Desk
5 - Business Office
6 - Technical Services
7 - Director
8- Programming Coordinator
9 - Repeat Options