Adult Services
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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.
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 31Worth Watching: Napoleon
Enjoy a movie and popcorn at the library! Movies start at 1pm. July 19: Napoleon (R, 158 min)
July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmEstate Planning- How do you make it work?
Failing to have discussions with loved ones regarding life care decisions can be disastrous to your family. Join Attorney Stephen Sutera for top tips to foster difficult conversations. Refreshments will
July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmSamurai: Japanese Swordspersonship for the 21st Century
Rob Dillion and members of the Flowering Dogwood Martial Arts Way, invite you to join them in an introductory exploration of Japanese Swordspersonship. In this program you’ll learn about Japan’s
August 6 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmBook Lovers Day Boogie Fest
We’ve got the tunes, you’ve got the moves! Join us and DJ Fun for dance party on National Book Lovers Day. Punch, cookies, (and book giveaways) will be served. Just
August 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Use your Adult Worth Public Library card to check out free admission to museums in the Chicagoland area (includes Brookfield Zoo). These passes are available on a first come, first served basis.
Please visit the Circulation Desk or the Adult Services Desk at the library to check on availability of passes for the museum of your choice.
- For more information and to see a list of participating museums: www.museumadventure.org.
Worth Public Library District is now a part of Explore More Illinois! Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders access to discounts at museums, park districts, historical societies, zoos, art centers, recreational facilities, and other attractions.
Patrons can log in with their library card number and PIN.
The library card must be an Adult card in good standing.
https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/?Worth
For Frequently Asked Questions click here https://exploremoreillinois.org/
Sponsored by The Friends of the Worth 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