Worth Public Library District
6917 W. 111th Street
Worth, IL 60482
ph. 708-448-2855    fax 708-448-9174

www.worthlibrary.com


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Youth Services - 2009 Summer Reading Program

 







Registration is June 1st to June 20th
Registration is limited to 
Worth residents with a Worth Library Card 
or attend school in either Worth School District #127
or Our Lady of the Ridge


*Grade level is the grade the child will be entering in the Fall.*
Preschool - 2nd Grade
For every 20 books read, you may choose one prize.
When you reach 20 books, you win a prize and
a party pass to the End-of-Summer Reading Party.

Grades 3 - 5
For every 5 books of 100 pages or more, 
you may choose one prize.
When you reach 5 books, you win a prize and
a party pass to the End-of-Summer Reading Party.

Grades 6 and UP
Junior High & Teen Reading Program

For every 5 books of 150 pages or more, 
you may choose one prize.
Write down the name and author of the book & the number of pages. Bring your list to the library to receive your prize. When you reach your Teen Reading Goal of 5 books, turn your list in at the library. Your name will be entered into a special prize drawing to win a gift certificate.

You may check in for only one prize, one time per week

Reading Lists must be turned in by July 31st
No prizes will be given out after July 31st

 




















Special Days Are Here Again
Click here for the June Calendar
Click here for the July Calendar

Mondays (June 22nd through July 27th)

10:15 am 

Toddler Story Time - Children 2-3 years old with a parent
Read books, sing songs, play games and make a simple craft.
Limited space is available

 

3:00 pm Bingo - Kids of all ages
(Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult)
Kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy this popular game. 
Help call out your lucky numbers with the chance to win some great prizes.

 

Tuesdays (June 23rd  through July 28th)

1:00 pm Story Time - Ages 4 to 6
Read books, sing songs, play games, and make a simple craft.
Limited space is available.

 

3:00 pm Walk-in Crafts - Kids of all ages
(Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult)
Join us for a free afternoon craft.

 

Wednesdays (June 24th through July 29th)

4:00 pm Game Club  
Card, board, & video games for all ages.

 

7:00 - 8:00 pm Teen Club - 6th grade and up
Games, activities, and prizes for middle through high-school students.

 

Thursdays (June 26th through July 31st)
     Limited to Worth Library Card Holders. In-Person Registration Required. 
     Registration for all shows begins one week in advance of the show.
     Seating is limited by law to 52 people. 
     For the Animal Show, children under 3 will not be permitted.

     Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability
          should contact Dan Braun at the library, 448-2855

 

June 25
7:00 pm 
Smarty Pants!!!
Join us at the TERRACE CENTER GYM 
for the best balloon show you'll ever see!

 

July 2
6:00 pm
Reading In The Park  -  Penny Park
Join us at Penny Park while we read stories and 
have activities along with the Worth Park District.

 

July 9
6:00 pm
Reading In The Park  -  Worthwoods Park
Join us at Worthwoods Park while we read stories and 
have activities along with the Worth Park District.

 

July 16th
4:00 pm  &
6:00 pm
Dennis DeBondt: Very Funny Magic
Very funny magic with Dennis DeBondt will have 
your family rolling in the aisles.

 

July 30th
5:30 pm  &
7:00 pm
 
Animal Encounters
Come see Dr. James and his awesome assortment of amazing animals. 
Get up close and personal with a variety of animals.
*Children under 3 will not be permitted.*

 

 

Saturdays (June 21st through August 2nd)

June 20th
1:00 pm 

Ice Cream Social / Summer Reading Kickoff
June 27th
1:00 pm

Awesome Origami
Origami specialist Matt Lauterbach will teach us 
how to make amazing animals and cool creations.

 

July 11th
10:30 am

Video Game Tournament
See Mr. Dan for details.
July 18th
1:00 pm

Wild About Science
Students in 3rd grade and up are invited to join us 
for an hour of fun and wacky science experiments.

 

July 25th
10:30 am

Video Game Tournament
See Mr. Dan for details.

 

August 1st
1:00 pm
Family Movie
Free movie with free popcorn!

 


Read on the Wild Side!

We want to thank our SUPER sponsors:
The Friends of the Library  |  Aurelio's Pizza  |  Beggar's Pizza 
Burger King  |  Lume's Pancakes  |  McDonalds  |  Sears Tower
Shedd Aquarium  |  Taco Bell (of Palos)  |  Target  |  
Tinley Park Roller Rink  |  White Castle  
State Rep. Kevin Joyce (Worth)  Gerald A. Venkus, Attorney (Worth)
Worth/Chicago Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The wonderful families of Worth who support the Library & Staff
The Worth  Public Library Staff

 

            


Worth Public Library is a member of Metropolitan Library System
Tim White    adultservices@worthlibrary.com
Last Updated 03/10/2010