Antioch Public Library District subscribes to a large number of private information databases
to provide patrons free access to cited information, journals, educational services and so much more.

Research & Learn A to Z

Landing Page for Access to Illinois State Database Package

Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary database of more than 4,600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full-text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for 8,470 journals.

Ancestry.com

Only accessible at the Library, this collection of more than 4000 databases and two billion names is essential to genealogy research.

With the world’s largest collection of online family history records, Ancestry helps you find the details of your family story.

Archive.org

A nonprofit digital library where you can view the Antioch News from 1888-2006. Issues can be searched individually.

To search the whole set at once, use Google and type in your keywords as well as “Antioch News” and “archive.org.”

Auto Repair Source

Provides accurate, up-to-date service and repair information for domestic and imported vehicles from the Original Equipment Manufacturers. Includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

Book Browse

The very best books entertain, engage and enlighten,  wrapping us in their world, giving us a window into the lives of others or a mirror to reflect on ourselves. Find just these kinds of books through BookBrowse, with reviews, author interviews, book previews, and reading guides, all independent of publisher control.

BrainFuse

Online Tutoring connects people who want to learn with experts who love to teach. Connect with an expert today!

Get free homework and skill building help from 2:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. This program serves Kindergarten through College as well as any adult learners.

Chicago News Collection

Explore and stay informed on local topics, people and events in areas such as business, health education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the Chicago area including the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald and more.

Consumer Reports

Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most from America’s premier nonprofit consumer organization dedicated to independent product testing, investigative journalism, consumer-oriented research, public education, and consumer advocacy.

Consumer Health Complete

The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Creative Bug

You’re more creative than you think! CreativeBug offers more than 1,000 streaming arts and crafts classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Learn to draw, paint, quilt, hand letter, wrap gifts, decorate cakes and so much more with knowledgeable instructors who share their favorite techniques & tips.

Daily Herald

Explore Lake County history through local news, events and people with Daily Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Issues date from 1995 to current.

DataAxle

Data Axle offers searchable categorized data to help you find the information you need. Search for jobs by skills, location, and industry. Find business opportunities. Research executives and companies worldwide. View historical market trends. Discover news articles for research and more.

Education Resource Information Center

Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Contains annotated references to non-journal material in RIE and CIJE.

Fiero Code

The largest learn-to-code solution in libraries worldwide, Fiero Code is a gamefied program for ages 8-18 that teaches the skills necessary to make websites, apps, programs, animations and video games. Programming languages to learn include: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Scratch, SQL.

Gale Courses

Offering interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online at no cost, courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. There are over 300 courses in topics as diverse as accounting, writing, drawing, computer applications, tech skills, and more. Terms and conditions 

Gale eBooks

Provides full text of hundreds of reference books on various topics, including art, history, business, education, literature and much more. From foundational classics to new topical titles, Gale collections include biographies, law, multicultural studies, literature, technology, and more!

Heritage Hub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1824 – today. Heritage Hub includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.  The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.

Hoopla

Access more than 1.5 million audiobooks, eBooks, comics, music albums, movies, TV series and more. Download and watch from home or anywhere 24/7, without ads or late fees, on your computer or mobile device.  Patrons are currently limited to 10 checkouts per month.

JobNow

JobNow provides interactive online help combined with resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job. Featuring live interview coaching service, resume builder lab, career resources, personality and career assessments, unemployment application support, and more, it connects you to the experts to help move you ahead.

Kanopy

A film streaming service with thousands of indie and classic films, festival award-winners, thought-provoking documentaries, the Criterion Collection, Great Courses and new titles added weekly, Kanopy is available free to patrons on mobile, web, and TVs with streaming capabilities. Limited to 5 checkouts per month.

Libby

Browse and download limitless free eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines with just your library card and PIN. From classics to NYT best-sellers, you can download titles for offline reading anytime, anywhere, or stream to save space. Libby supports screen readers and allows users to customize font size, book layout, lighting, note taking and more.

Local Obituary Database

Antioch Public Library District has put together a searchable database collection of Antioch resident obituaries from local newspapers and funeral homes from the late 1800’s through 2020. For help or access to more recent obituaries, please ask Library reference staff.

MasterFile Premier

Read articles from thousands of popular and professional magazines, including general reference, business, consumer health, popular culture, and science. Including definitions from the American Heritage Dictionary, biographies of famous people and primary source documents, it also provides an image library of maps, flags and photos.

Miss Humblebees

Designed for children ages 3 to 6, Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an easy-to-use, interactive solution for kindergarten readiness. With hundreds of lessons spanning all major academic subjects including social and emotional learning, it provides weekly progress reports to measure proficiency and learning.

My Heritage

One of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind, My Heritage provides access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and thousands of databases that span five centuries. Remote access and mobile-friendly interface make it the most convenient genealogy product.

Novelist Plus

Need help finding the perfect book? Looking for a specific genre, or maybe the next book in a series? NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, presenting fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks and includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.

Novelist K-8 Plus

Need help finding good books to read? NoveList K-8 Plus helps kids and young teens do just that! Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can’t think of a book you’ve liked in the past, simply choose a topic of interest and explore lists of recommended books. Includes both fiction and nonfiction titles, and teacher resources are available as well.

Record Information Services

Compiled directly from government offices, Record Information Services allows access, search, and download functions for public records of Northern Illinois real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, auctions, misdemeanor arrests and bankruptcies.

Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone offers the proven immersion method that businesses and individuals have trusted for over 20 years. This award-winning interactive approach offers lessons in 30 languages to meet a range of cultural interests, building reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A mobile app is also available. Instructions.

Tumble Book Library

The stories you know and love come to life through Tumble Books. An online collection of animated talking picture books that include fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, along with read-alongs, TumbleTV, puzzles and games, language learning, teacher resources and more!

Udemy

An online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills to stay competitive or simply further develop a personal interest. Search through more than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories that  are taught by world-class instructors, offering a tailor-made experience.

WorldCat

WorldCat allows you to search and request the holdings of libraries across the United States and beyond. With over 500 million records in varied languages and institutions, you can locate books, journals, dissertations, recordings and more that may not be held locally at APLD but can be requested here using interlibrary loan services.

APLD Web Accessibility Statement
The Antioch Public Library District strives to ensure that everyone has access to our full range of collections, programming, events, meetings, and services. The Library has selected the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), version 2.1, level AA, as its accessibility standard, and strives to conform to the WCAG standard to ensure our digital offers are accessible.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers when using the Library’s website or apps, or if you would like to report any accessibility concerns, whether digital, technological, or physical, or if you would like to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at AccessAPLD@apld.info. We will provide effective communications to provide you with accessible content and reasonable accommodations that address your needs.