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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.
  • Virtual Programs –  During this time we are unable to have programs in the library. But we are happy to be able to offer you virtual programs.
    In the first of a video series of cooking and baking we have Chef Mike Niksic presenting his program on baking Challah Bread. The video can be found at https://youtu.be/aiyJqNc2sN8
    When Chef Niksic opened the Jewish Deli P’Nosh he made many a loaf with this recipe. Not only is there a traditional version but a cinnamon raisin currant version.
    For the recipe please Click Here.

  • Ageless Grace

    Register at: https://bit.ly/WPLSept  Join Cindy as she leads you through Ageless Grace, a fun and playful brain health exercise program practiced to upbeat music while seated in a chair. All ages and abilities welcome. Waiver must be signed 

    September 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  • From Chicago to Vietnam: A Memoir of War

    Register at: https://bit.ly/WPLSept  Author of the powerful memoir, From Chicago to Vietnam, Michael Duffy discusses the United States’ involvement in Vietnam along with his personal experiences as an Army draftee during the war. 

    September 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Cutting the Cable Cord

    Register at: https://bit.ly/WPLDOct  Join Citizens Utility Board for a presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls! They will discuss: the different choices in the TV market, ways to cut your cable costs, streaming services available to consumers, how to avoid common robocall scams, call-blocking services and what they mean for your pocket and new

    October 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Make and Take: Macabre Macramé

    This month’s kit will give you all the supplies to make your own Ghost or Jack O’Lantern macramé. Limited quantities given out on a first come first served at our Circulation Desk 

    October 10 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Spirits and Seances

    Register at: https://bit.ly/WPLDOct  Rebecca Tulloch traces through discussion and demonstration the origins of the American Spiritualism movement through the story of Maggie Fox and her sisters; learn how mediums talked to the spirits; see photos of ghosts taken by spirit photographers; and those that set out to discredit them as charlatans. Participate in a friendly

    October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

 

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The Worth Reading Bookclub is usually held on the third Tuesday of the month usually at 1:30 pm in the Library Meeting Room.

The following books will be discussed in the upcoming months:

 

 

 

 

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 & Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 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

 

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