Childrens | APLD

How Do I Suggest A Purchase?
If you would like to suggest a purchase, please fill out the form Here
How Do I Get Inter-Library Loans?
Inter-Library LoansIf there is an item in another library that you are interested in and you have an Antioch library card, we can have the item sent to us through inter-library loan.
The only restrictions on interlibrary loan are as follows:

     • We cannot order items that are less than six months old and may not be able to get items older than that if they are too popular. In most cases we purchase these items for our own collection rather than borrow them.
     • Requests are limited to 10 per week per patron.
     • As with any borrowing privileges, patrons must be in good standing with us in order to borrow from another library.
We cannot guess when an inter-library loaned item will come in, as it depends entirely on the lending library. We do ask that patrons follow up with requests if they have not heard back within two weeks of placing the request.

Once we've received an item, most materials except videos are loaned for two weeks; most videos for one week. Again, it depends on the lending library.

You Can Now Order ILL Books From HomeHow to Request an Item through Interlibrary Loan:
     • You must have an Antioch library card in order to place interlibrary loans. In addition, you must have a pin number set up in circulation.
     • Go to www.apld.info. Click on the "Virtual Services" link.
     • Enter your library barcode and pin number. Choose Worldcat-OCLC from the alphabetic list on this page.
     • Search for the item you wish to request. When you are in the record for the item, click on the "Borrow this Item from Another Library" link.
     • Fill in the required fields and click "Submit".
If you would like, you can set up a Worldcat user account at the My Account link at the top of the page. When you do this, it will automatically fill in the request form for you, and you will be able to track the status of the request when you are logged in.
How Do I Find Employment Opportunities?
Employment Opportunities and Applying For Employment To apply for employment with the Antioch Public Library District, please complete the following:
     1. Click Here to download the employment application.
     (NOTE: Do not fill out the form while viewing the PDF in your web browser. Please download the PDF first and open the downloaded copy.)
     2. Open the PDF file on your computer, fill out the form in the PDF and save it.
     3. Click Here to email the application back for consideration.

You may also complete steps 1 and 2 above and print, instead of saving the PDF and deliver it in person,or just download and print the blank form and complete it by hand before delivering it in person.
Applications mailed or delivered by hand should be directed to Jennifer Drinka.
Currently Taking Applications For:

Storytimes expressly for
Infants and Toddlers

Children must meet the age requirement on the day of activity. See our calendar for dates and times.

Baby Bounce

Wiggles & Walkers

Tiny Tots

Painter's Palette

Toddler Time

Family Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Story Circle

Sign-up Procedures

Programs and events are free and open to all, but space is limited. Please review our sign-up procedures:

The majority our programs require registration. See the online or print calendar for more information.
Children must meet the age requirement on the day of activity.
Registration begins on the first of the month and includes the first week of the following month. For example, on February 1 you can register for activities scheduled through March 7.
If for any reason the library is closed on the 1st of the month, sign-up begins on the second day of the month.
You can register online (recommended), by phone, or in person.
Please contact us if you have to cancel, so we can move children off the waitlist.
When registering for a performance please include everyone in your group including infants and adults.

Let us know if you have any questions.

-The Children's Department Staff-

Museum Adventure Pass

The Antioch District Library participates in the Museum Adventure Pass program. Through this program, APLD cardholders can receive admission or a special discount to participating Chicago area destinations. These offers are good for one week from pickup date and must be claimed at the library. For a list of participating organizations and the special they offer click the logo to the right. If you have any questions, please visit the Adult Reference Department or call (847) 395-0874 option 2.