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.
Toys for Tots Donations
Once again this year, we are a donation site for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. Please drop off new, unwrapped toys in our collection box, now through
November 20 - December 15Spice 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.
December 1 - December 3Community Coat Drive
Donation Drop off December 1st-10th Distribution Day: December 13th – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Worth Public Library is hosting a Winter Coat Drive to help those in need
December 1 - December 10The Dark Side of Christmas! Presented by Bob Trzeciak
Traditionally the worst thing badly behaved American children have had to fear during the holiday season was reaching into their Christmas stocking and pulling out a lump of coal. But
December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmPolka & Pierogis
Kick off the season with a festive afternoon of music and delicious treats featuring the one and only Eddie Korosa. Enjoy the lively sounds of polka from a man that’s
December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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