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.
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.
November 2 - November 6Make and Take
Each month a new kit will be available for pickup at the Circulation Desk. Limited quantities available on a first come-first serve basis. Worth cardholders have priority for pickup on
November 9 - November 11Veterans Day Celebration
We would like to celebrate all the veterans who made the sacrifice to serve our country. Join us for an afternoon of gratitude, fellowship, and remembrance. Enjoy light snacks and
November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmBoard Game Petting Zoo
We now have a collection of over 20 table top board games for checkout. There is something for everyone! We will be hosting a Board Game Petting Zoo on November
November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmBingo 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
November 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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