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.
  • Fundamentals of Dog Ownership NEW DATE

    Get an introduction to the importance of training dogs, both for owners and the dogs themselves. Through some powerful analogies Gayle of It’s a ‘Paws’-itive Thing Dog Training will put

    September 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Concert in the Park…ing lot

    Once again Georgia Moon serenades us into the fall weather. Bring a lawn chair and listen to music under the stars.

    September 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Family Photos

    Professional photographer Sam Vaupel will be on hand to take photos in our Winter Wonderland scene for your family to use for your upcoming holiday cards. Each family will sign

    October 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Spice of the Month Club

    Explore a world of flavor from the comfort of your home. Each month we will explore new spices, their history, and how to use them. Kits available while supplies last.

    October 6 - October 8
  • Silent Suffering: The Reality of Abuse in Later Life

    Sponsored by The Crisis Centers of South Suburbia  Call 708-448-2855 to register This presentation focuses on the often overlooked issue of abuse in later life, examining how older adults may

    October 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

 

 

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logo-museum-adventure-passUse 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.

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

To place holds on upcoming books or your favorite authors, go to our dedicated Forthcoming Books page…

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:

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2 - Adult Services
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4 - Circulation Desk
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