Childrens | APLD

APLD wants to help get your child ready for Kindergarten with a new, free program filled with fun and prizes! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is designed to promote reading to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with the goal of reading 1000 books before kindergarten – a goal experts say help children learn to read. We provide reading logs to track progress, reading tips for caregivers, and prizes to children who reach reading milestones. Visit the Children’s Services desk to give your child the tools for reading success today.

Join us for the Tween Graphic Novel Book Club! Once a month we’ll read a graphic novel geared toward 8-12 year olds and meet to discuss it! In March, we will be reading Compass South by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock!

Registration is now open!
Just head here or call us at (847)-395-0874 to register! Snacks will be provided!

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

Blog

The Children's Blog contains content for ages newborn to 12 year olds. Look to see what the Children's Department is discussing this week!

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.