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.
  • Summer Reading Program – All Ages

    Summer time means Reading time! Our program is open to kids and adults of all ages. All you have to do is stop by the desk to pick up a

    June 7 - July 31
  • Petting Zoo and Popsicles Finale Party

    Celebrate all your hard work during Summer Reading with a Petting Zoo and Popsicles Finale Party! Our grand prize winners will be announced at the party (need not be present

    August 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Adoption Day

    The most significant benefit of adopting a rescue dog is the opportunity to save a life. Shelters and rescue organizations are often overcrowded, and by adopting, you are providing a

    August 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 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.

    August 4 - August 6
  • Bingo with Bob

    Fun, snacks, and prizes! Our guest Bingo caller is Bob Trzeciak. Bob is a local Historian who has presented several historical presentations at the Worth Public Library. Bob will be

    August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 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

 

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708-448-2855:

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