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 - 2008 Summer Reading Program

 










Registration is June 2nd to June 21st
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 15 books read, you may choose one prize.
When you reach 30 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.
When you reach 5
books, turn your list in to 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 day

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 23rd through July 28th)

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

 

2:30 pm Walk-in Crafts - Kids of all ages
(Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult)
Join us for a free afternoon craft.

 

Tuesdays (June 24th  through July 29th)

11:00 am Story Time - Ages 4 to 6
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.

 

Wednesdays (June 25th through July 30th)

1:00 - 4:00 pm Weekly Game Contests  
Drop in anytime between 1 & 4 pm to compete for high scores in a variety of games. See Mr. Dan for details.

 

4:00 pm Game Club  
Duel with your best deck, or play one of our many board or video games.

 

7:00 - 8:00 pm Teen RPGs and Videogames - 6th grade and up
Play an assortment of popular pen and paper games,
or popular teen videogames..

 

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.

June 26
4:00 pm 
Tae Kwon Do
A teacher form Joon Lee's school will provide a lesson in staying safe and protecting yourself.

 

July 3
4:00 pm  &
6:00 pm
Magic Mike
Join us for comedy and magic that will leave you spellbound! Bring the family for a magical evening.

 

July 10
6:00 pm
Pro Biker Matt Wilhelm 
Come check out BMX flatland pro Matt Wilhelm as he performs the sick tricks that won him three medals at the X-games.

 

July 24th
4:30 pm  &
6:00 pm
Amazing Animals!
Come see this local performer and her awesome assortment of amazing animals, both domestic and exotic!

 

July 31st
4:00 pm  &
6:00 pm
 
Great Big Faces?
Join artist Paul Merklein as he combines dynamic art with audience participation in his creation of Great Big Faces. Great family fun!

 

Saturdays (June 21st through August 2nd)

June 21st
1:00 pm 

Ice Cream Social / Summer Reading Kickoff
June 28th
10:30 am

Video Game Tournament
See Mr. Dan for details.
July 5th
1:00 pm

Family Movie
Free movie with free popcorn!
July 19th
1:00 pm

Family Movie
Free movie with free popcorn!
July 26th
10:30 am

Video Game Tournament
See Mr. Dan for details.


Get in the Game! Read!

We want to thank our SUPER sponsors:
The Friends of the Library  |  White Castle  |  Hollywood Park
Taco Bell (of Palos)  |  Worth/Chicago Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Sony Loew's  |  Dunkin' Donuts  |  Tinley Park Roller Rink
Target  |  Waldo Cooney's  |  Cub Foods  |  Odyssey Fun World
Water's Edge Golf Course  |  Brunswick Zone  |  Hollywood Park
Real Popcorn & Nuts  |  Shedd Aquarium
Gerald A. Venkus, Attorney (Worth)  |  State Rep. Kevin Joyce (Worth)
Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman
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
06/30/2008