Harry Houdini (1874-1926) escapes from an underwater box in front of fifteen thousand people in New York on July 15, 1914. Houdini, known as the 'Handcuff King,' made numerous notable escapes from the beginning of his career in the 1890's until his death in 1926, including wriggling out of a straightjacket while suspended in the […]

The Kentucky Derby, often called 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®,' has a storied history dating back to 1875. Held annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the race is the oldest continuously running sports event in the United States. This race is filled with history and tradition, […]

Let’s get creative! Design your own Kentucky Derby hat with classic flair and timeless charm. We’ll provide the hat and a selection of accessories—you bring the bling, heirloom touches, and personal style that makes it uniquely you.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office invites you to attend: Protect your Money Avoiding Phone & Internet Scams Presentation Guard against common scams that target older adults and reduce the risk of fraud & Financial exploitation.  This presentation will offer helpful resources to combat financial exploitation. Sponsored by Pathlights.

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 calling the Bingo numbers with some trivia, funny facts, and amusing stories. Call 708-448-2855 to register.

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 Monday and Tuesday; all other patrons are able to pick up starting on Wednesday. Must checkout item to receive craft kit.

Let’s Make Tails Wag! Join us for an afternoon of creating dog toys out of t‑shirts. This hands‑on program is a great way to get creative while making something special for dogs in need. Toy donations will be dropped off at The Animal Welfare League.  Cake and coffee will be served.

In the summer of 1937, author of the beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and her husband Almanzo moved from the Rock House on their property in Mansfield Mo., back into the farmhouse they loved.  Call on Laura in September of that year. Her 4th book, On the Banks of Plum Creek, is about […]