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.
Take & Make: Seashells and Pearls Picture Frame
Each month a new kit will be available for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Limited quantities available on a first come-first serve basis.Â
July 13 - July 15Bastille Day Celebration
Bastille Day (July 14) is France’s national day—la Fête nationale. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a pivotal event that sparked the French Revolution. Join us
July 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe American Song Book by Mr. Riley’s Ghost
If weather permits, this concert will be held outside in the Parking Lot—so bring a lawn chair and get ready to sing along! Enjoy classics like Pink Houses, American Girl,
July 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmWorth Watching: Project Hail Mary
Enjoy a movie and popcorn at the library! Movies start at 1pm. July 17: Project Hail Mary (156 minutes, PG-13)
July 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pmAmerican History and Today: Recounting the past in photos, film clips and music
Part One: 1914-64: July 23-6PM Part Two: 1964 to Present: August 6-6pm This two-part lesson on History will cover 1914 to the present as John LeGear walks through each generation
July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 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/
ONLINE RESOURCES: Online Book Clubs – Read books in your email
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