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.
  • Laugh & Learn: It IS Good Medicine

    Laughter Yoga is a unique concept where we laugh without relying on jokes, humor, or comedy. It combines laughter exercises with deep breathing. Join Cindy Nissen, RN, Certified Laughter Yoga

    March 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Paula Marr Presents…Keep on Rocking in the Free World

    Paula Marr and special guest star Jenny Rockets invite you into the world of rock stars as they prepare for their upcoming summer tour. Take a look at what it

    March 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Take and Make: Recycled Magazine Picture Frame

    Pickup starts April 8th. This month’s kit will give you all the supplies to make your own Recycled Magazine Picture Frame. Limited quantities given out on a first come first

    April 8 - April 10
  • Eclipse Watching Party

    All ages are welcome for our eclipse viewing party. We will have eclipse glasses, crafts, and activities while we wait to see how much of the eclipse we can see.

    April 8 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Jello Mold Taste Off

    Sweet, savory, both?! The jello mold desserts of the 1960’s are the star of the show during this quirky taste off event. Vote for the best, weirdest, most nostalgic and

    April 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

 

 

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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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