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Youth Services

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.

  • Tween Craft

    Have a snack and make a fun craft with friends. 4th-8th Grade. Registration required. Sign up starts October 15th at the Circulation Desk. The craft may run past 4:30, but will end no later than 5pm.

    October 22 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  • Bluestem Book Club

    Each meeting will focus on a 2020 Bluestem award book. We will discuss the book and do a fun activity. Grades 4 and 5. Registration required. Contact Youth Services.

    October 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  • Monster Mash

    Join us for crafts, games, and treats! For extra fun, wear your Halloween costume!! 5th grade and under. Registration required. Sign up starts October 23rd at the Circulation Desk.

    October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Teen Games and Bingo

    Play video games and Bingo with friends. 6th grade and up. No registration required. 25 max.

    November 5 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Bingo 5th Grade and Under

    Play Bingo with friends and win prizes. 5th grade and under. No registration required.

    November 8 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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School Assignment Alert

For Teachers and School Librarians
Fill out the below School Assignment Alert form to help us prepare for the needs of your students. Advance notice will help to provide your students with as many library resources as possible based on the information you provide.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 9:00 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

 

Phone Prompts at
708-448-2855:

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