Anime Club In-Person

Are you an Anime or Manga fan? Then come to Anime Club! We meet every Monday to discuss Manga, watch Anime, enjoy a variety of activities or just hang out with other fans. We have snacks too! This club is for students in 8th grade through High School.

Eide Room

Amateur Radio Technician License Course In-Person

This in-depth course will run for 6 weeks followed by a Technician License exam on the 7th week. More details will be added soon. Registration will open when course materials and fees are finalized.

Kakacek Room

Crochet 201: Backpack In-Person

In this 2 session class you will learn to read a pattern and make a backpack. You must have taken Crochet 101 or be able to chain, single crochet, and double crochet comfortably.

Workshop

Minis Meet-up In-Person

Drop-in, unstructured play for children 0-36 months old with a caregiver.This program allows caregivers to socialize while their babies play together with a variety of sensory toys and board books.

Schroeder Room

Novel Pleasures In-Person

Please join us for a lively discussion of Solito by Javier Zamora. To get a copy of this month's book, please email Amy Blue at ablue@apld.info.

Meeting 2

Teen Fiber Support Group In-Person

Join us and hang out in the Teen Center as we work on crochet, knit, and other fiber projects. Want to learn a craft? Our resident expert can teach you one of many fiber crafts. Do you love all things fiber? Do you want to make some new Fiber Friends? Come and join th......More

Join us and hang out in the Teen Center as we work on crochet, knit, and other fiber projects. Want to learn a craft? Our resident expert can teach you one of many fiber crafts. Do you love all things fiber? Do you want to make some new Fiber Friends? Come and join the Teen Fiber Support Group! Join us as we work on our current project and talk all things Fiber. Fiber Crafts we work on: CrochetEmbroidery and Cross StitchSpinningKnittingHand SewingFelting

Workshop

Ice Pops & Crafts In-Person

Join us in creating a butterfly wall hanging while enjoying a sweet frozen treat! ALLERGY ALERT - THIS PROGRAM HAS FOOD

Schroeder Room

Gentle Yoga In-Person

All are welcome to this weekly, one hour practice which is designed to welcome beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Bring awareness to your breathing, build strength and flexibilty and experience deep relaxation and be a part of building mindfulness in our c......More

All are welcome to this weekly, one hour practice which is designed to welcome beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Bring awareness to your breathing, build strength and flexibilty and experience deep relaxation and be a part of building mindfulness in our community. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours.

Kakacek Room

Antioch Writing Group In-Person

Join us as we inspire each other to keep honing and exploring our craft. All curious and aspiring writers welcome! This group meets in person and includes time to work on your own projects, inspire one another, and play with writing exercises and prompts. We also incl......More

Join us as we inspire each other to keep honing and exploring our craft. All curious and aspiring writers welcome! This group meets in person and includes time to work on your own projects, inspire one another, and play with writing exercises and prompts. We also include time for conversation, critique, sharing of resources and mutual support.

Spiering Room

Game Night for Adults In-Person

Join us at the library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. From Codenames to Ticket to Ride, to Five Minute Dungeon, weâve got the games (and snacks!) to make a great Game Night! Bring your favorite games or try some of ours. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or ......More

Join us at the library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. From Codenames to Ticket to Ride, to Five Minute Dungeon, weâve got the games (and snacks!) to make a great Game Night! Bring your favorite games or try some of ours. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring a group of friends. We always welcome new players and new games!

Eide Room

Drop-In Process Art In-Person

(Birth-5th grade, Drop-In) We will provide the materials, and you create! We will also offer smocks to those doing the artwork and tummy time materials for babies to engage in sensory play.

Schroeder Room

Open Workshop In-Person

Do you need some time to finish a project? Or start one? Come to open workshop hours to socialize with other adults while getting some crafts done! Staff will be available for assistance. No registration required.

Workshop

Popcorn and a Movie In-Person

Grab a snack and join us to watch the original How To Train Your Dragon! Free popcorn will be available

Eide Room

Teen Board Game Day In-Person

Stop by the Teen Center for an open board game event. Play one of the games the library owns or bring something from home.Snacks provided!

Teen Center

Housing Solutions Workshop In-Person

Everyone needs a place to live, so why is affordable housing so misunderstood? You're invited to Joining Forcesâ workshop on housing our community: What is Affordable Housing? Why is it important? How can we get more of it?

Eide Room

Tween Genre Lit Kits In-Person

Take & Make: Sign up for our personalized book bag for tweens grades 3-5. Complete this questionnaire the first time you sign up and we will select a book just for you, from the genre of your choice. Complete the return slip when you return your book so we can refine ou......More

Take & Make: Sign up for our personalized book bag for tweens grades 3-5. Complete this questionnaire the first time you sign up and we will select a book just for you, from the genre of your choice. Complete the return slip when you return your book so we can refine our future selections for you. You will be sent an email when your kit is ready and you will have one week to pick it up. The kit will also contain a few bookish surprises along with a snack or two to enjoy while you read. The book must be returned to the library with the feedback slip but everything else is yours to keep.

Scrabble Social In-Person

Join us at the library to play a bit of Scrabble and socialize with other players!

Spiering Room

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Group 1) In-Person

Heard about Dungeons and Dragons, but don't have a dedicated party? Try joining fellow adventurers at the library the third Thursday of every month.Meet up for Session 28.No RPG experience required!If this is your first time joining up with the library's Dungeons and Dr......More

Heard about Dungeons and Dragons, but don't have a dedicated party? Try joining fellow adventurers at the library the third Thursday of every month.Meet up for Session 28.No RPG experience required!If this is your first time joining up with the library's Dungeons and Dragons night, please submit your character (and their backstory!) to pmcnatt@apld.info! Feel free to send any questions you may have there, as well.All characters are currently level 3; please make a level 3 character prior to coming to this session.If you need help making a character, please email Phoenix (pmcnatt@apld.info) to schedule assistance.

Spiering Room

Paint N Sip - Fireworks Registration begins In-Person

Come to the Workshop to create a themed painting soda will be provided. This is an adults only event.

Workshop

1000 Blank White Cards In-Person

Join us to play 1000 Blank White Cards. A card game where the cards are made up by the players and the rules change as you play. Bring your drawing skills and your imagination!

Eide Room

Adult Lit Box In-Person

Love to read but not sure what to read next? Sign up by the 20th of each month for our personalized book subscription box for adults. Complete this questionnaire (you only have to do this the first time you sign-up unless you want to change your previous preferences) an......More

Love to read but not sure what to read next? Sign up by the 20th of each month for our personalized book subscription box for adults. Complete this questionnaire (you only have to do this the first time you sign-up unless you want to change your previous preferences) and we will custom select a book just for you. You will receive an email when your box is ready and you will have one week to pick it up. The box will also contain a couple of surprises for you to enjoy while you read. Bring the book and box back when they are due but the rest is yours to keep!

Movie Mania Subscription Box In-Person

Are you a movie lover but overwhelmed by the vast array of movies at the library? Let us help! Register for a Movie Mania Box AND complete this questionnaire by the 20th of each month, and we will custom-select four dvds/blu-rays just for you. You will be notified by em......More

Are you a movie lover but overwhelmed by the vast array of movies at the library? Let us help! Register for a Movie Mania Box AND complete this questionnaire by the 20th of each month, and we will custom-select four dvds/blu-rays just for you. You will be notified by email when your box is ready, and you will have one week to pick it up. The box will also contain a couple of surprises for you to enjoy. Bring the videos and box back when they are due, but the rest is yours to keep!

Make It! at the Workshop for Teens [Theme: Scupting] In-Person

Join us in the Workshop as we create something in this week's theme. We will have a few planned projects for you to do or you can make something completely your own!This weeks theme is sculpting with oven baked clay AND air dry clay.The planned projects are:Oven backe......More

Join us in the Workshop as we create something in this week's theme. We will have a few planned projects for you to do or you can make something completely your own!This weeks theme is sculpting with oven baked clay AND air dry clay.The planned projects are:Oven backed clay Succulent

Workshop

Ukulele Group Practice In-Person

Bring your ukulele to the library for a group practice session! Beginner friendly. This practice session will not have an instructor present. Check the calendar for our monthly group lessons.

Kakacek Room

Smash Bros. Tournament - Teen and Adult In-Person

Get ready for an epic batttle at our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Torunament! This is a double elimination tournament for both teens and adults. Plalyers must register and space is limited. Prizes will be given to the top 3 adult players and top 3 teen plalyers. We will b......More

Get ready for an epic batttle at our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Torunament! This is a double elimination tournament for both teens and adults. Plalyers must register and space is limited. Prizes will be given to the top 3 adult players and top 3 teen plalyers. We will be plalying after hours, doors will be locked at 5:00. Players please arrive at 4:30 pm. Tournament may extend beyond 7:30.

Large Meeting Room

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Morning Maurauders In-Person

Calling all adventurers to the Library to play some Dungeons and Dragons! Led by Dungeon Master, Isaac Armstrong.

Spiering Room

Knit and Crochet Meetup In-Person

Have a project you're working on that you'd like to share with others? Come join us at the new library space! Registration is recommended in case of location change.

Front Room

Let's Play PokĂŠmon! Meetup In-Person

Have you ever wondered how to play the incredibly popular PokĂŠmon Trading Card Game, we're here to show you! Join us for a monthly Learn to Play PokĂŠmon event, The team at Xtreme Games will be going over the rules of the game and getting everyone comfortable with the ......More

Have you ever wondered how to play the incredibly popular PokĂŠmon Trading Card Game, we're here to show you! Join us for a monthly Learn to Play PokĂŠmon event, The team at Xtreme Games will be going over the rules of the game and getting everyone comfortable with the different steps of play. This event is perfect for anyone who is interested in PokĂŠmon but don't yet know the rules of the card game. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome!We do recommend a basic reading level for children so that they can read the cards.

Eide Room

Summer D&D Oneshot Evening In-Person

Stop by the library to play a D&D oneshot!Everything needed will be provided by the library, along with celebratory candy.No RPG experience needed. An idea of what type of character you'd like to play is useful. Level one characters will be pre-generated, but players ma......More

Stop by the library to play a D&D oneshot!Everything needed will be provided by the library, along with celebratory candy.No RPG experience needed. An idea of what type of character you'd like to play is useful. Level one characters will be pre-generated, but players may rename them as they wish.The oneshot we will be playing is The Frozen Sick. Player characters will journey to Eiselcross to try to bring back a cure for a sickness plaguing the town of [I need to remind myself what the town is called.]

Kakacek Room

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults - Afternoon Adventurers In-Person

Calling all adventurers to the Antioch Public Library District to play some D&D! Led by Dungeon Master, Isaac Armstrong.New players, please email Devin at dwood@apld.info to discuss character creation.

Spiering Room

Open Jam Session In-Person

Come share and enjoy different songs and musical styles while learning from each other and broadening your musical knowledge! Led by musician Bill Jones - for all experience levels. Spectators welcome!

Eide Room

Late Night Game Night In-Person

Join us at the Library for a Late Night Game Night! Have you ever wanted to be in the Library after hours? Here's your chance! Whether you're a new player or a seasoned gamer, we have something for everyone. Bring your own games or try some of ours. Feel free to come a......More

Join us at the Library for a Late Night Game Night! Have you ever wanted to be in the Library after hours? Here's your chance! Whether you're a new player or a seasoned gamer, we have something for everyone. Bring your own games or try some of ours. Feel free to come alone or as a group! Registration is required.

Eide Room

Fine Art and Fine Books Get-Together - Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Artist Reception In-Person

We have partnered with the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation to display artwork in the Library! Join us for a Fine Art and Fine Books Get-Together including artist Anne-Marie Bracken's reception.

Adult Department Main Level

Paint Your Own D&D Mini In-Person

Paint the figure you made at the last program!If you weren't able to attend the last program, there will be monsters available for you to paint.Note: This program is a sister program to "Design Your Own D&D Mini." Attending Design Your Own D&D Mini is not a requirement ......More

Paint the figure you made at the last program!If you weren't able to attend the last program, there will be monsters available for you to paint.Note: This program is a sister program to "Design Your Own D&D Mini." Attending Design Your Own D&D Mini is not a requirement for attending Paint Your Own D&D Mini.

Workshop

Toddler/Preschool Let's Play Pretend In-Person

Toddler/Preschool Drop-in unstructured play for children and caregivers.Work at a grocery store, throw on your construction vest, or put out firesâthe options are endless in this unstructured imaginative playtime!

Schroeder Room

Anime Club In-Person

Are you an Anime or Manga fan? Then come to Anime Club! We meet every Monday to discuss Manga, watch Anime, enjoy a variety of activities or just hang out with other fans. We have snacks too! This club is for students in 8th grade through High School.

Eide Room

Amateur Radio Technician License Course In-Person

This in-depth course will run for 6 weeks followed by a Technician License exam on the 7th week. More details will be added soon. Registration will open when course materials and fees are finalized.

Kakacek Room

Open Workshop In-Person

Do you need some time to finish a project? Or start one? Come to open workshop hours to socialize with other adults while getting some crafts done! Staff will be available for assistance. No registration required.

Workshop

NAMI Family Support Group In-Person

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

Meeting 2

Minis Meet-up In-Person

Drop-in, unstructured play for children 0-36 months old with a caregiver.This program allows caregivers to socialize while their babies play together with a variety of sensory toys and board books.

Schroeder Room

Matinee Movie - Jurassic Park In-Person

Join us for a movie and popcorn on Tuesday afternoons!The theme for June is "J" is for... This week we will be showing Jurassic Park (1993) starring Sam Neill. An industrialist invited some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the ......More

Join us for a movie and popcorn on Tuesday afternoons!The theme for June is "J" is for... This week we will be showing Jurassic Park (1993) starring Sam Neill. An industrialist invited some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, at risk.

Eide Room

Bubble Foam Painting In-Person

Come play with colored bubbles!

Workshop

Family Game Night In-Person

Stop by the library for a fun evening of playing board games. We will provide popcorn and a variety of games to enjoy!

Schroeder Room

Gentle Yoga In-Person

All are welcome to this weekly, one hour practice which is designed to welcome beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Bring awareness to your breathing, build strength and flexibilty and experience deep relaxation and be a part of building mindfulness in our c......More

All are welcome to this weekly, one hour practice which is designed to welcome beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Bring awareness to your breathing, build strength and flexibilty and experience deep relaxation and be a part of building mindfulness in our community. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours.

Eide Room

Antioch Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person

The Antioch Public Library District Board of Trustees meets on the last Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Meetings are held in the Kakacek Room on the lower level of the Library.

Kakacek Room

Wickedness, Villainy, & General Misdeeds In-Person

Join us every month at the library for our crime fiction book club!This month we will discuss The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Please contact the library for a copy of this month's book.

Meeting 2

Walk-In Family Storytime In-Person

(Birth-5th grade, Drop-In) Drop by for an in-person family storytime with varying leveled books (to meet the needs of all young readers), music, and movement.

Schroeder Room

Popcorn and a Movie In-Person

Grab a snack and join us to watch Despicable me 4! Free popcorn will be available

Eide Room

Minecraft Perler Beads In-Person

Create some minecraft swag to take home!

Workshop

Code Club In-Person

Code club is a time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. Itâs informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us!

Meeting 2

Unplugged Hour In-Person

Unplug, unwind, and socialize while engaging in relaxing activities like journaling, coloring, or a simple craft. Registration not required, but appreciated.

Meeting 2

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Group 2) In-Person

Heard about Dungeons and Dragons, but don't have a dedicated party? Try joining fellow adventurers at the library the fourth Wednesday of every month.Meet up for Session 23.No RPG experience required!If this is your first time joining up with the library's Dungeons and ......More

Heard about Dungeons and Dragons, but don't have a dedicated party? Try joining fellow adventurers at the library the fourth Wednesday of every month.Meet up for Session 23.No RPG experience required!If this is your first time joining up with the library's Dungeons and Dragons night, please submit your character (and their backstory!) to pmcnatt@apld.info! Feel free to send any questions you may have there, as well.All characters are currently level 3; please make a level 3 character prior to coming to this session.If you need help making a character, please email Phoenix (pmcnatt@apld.info) to schedule assistance.

Spiering Room

Lifelong Learners In-Person

Lifelong Learners is a welcoming discussion group for curious minds of all ages. Join us as we explore a variety of topics, share knowledge, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Whether you're passionate about history, science, literature, or personal growth, ......More

Lifelong Learners is a welcoming discussion group for curious minds of all ages. Join us as we explore a variety of topics, share knowledge, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Whether you're passionate about history, science, literature, or personal growth, there's always something new to discover!

Meeting 2

Internet Basics and Staying Safe Online - Digital Skills Workshop In-Person

Learners will be skilled at navigating an internet browser to complete a personal goal such as applying for a job or shopping online, identifying specific search terms to produce a successful internet search, knowing when and how to use browser tools and settings to pro......More

Learners will be skilled at navigating an internet browser to complete a personal goal such as applying for a job or shopping online, identifying specific search terms to produce a successful internet search, knowing when and how to use browser tools and settings to protect personal internet privacy, and differentiating between safe websites and those with possible malware or viruses.This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0214 awarded to Lake County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Residents must meet at least one of the following conditions under the U.S. Treasury guidelines to participate in this program. Individuals and households may qualify based on income if they fall within the low to moderate income category. The income limits are as follows: for a one-person household, the limit is $42,445; for a two-person household, the limit is $52,260; for a three-person household, the limit is $65,880; for a four-person household, the limit is $79,500; for a five-person household, the limit is $93,120; and for a six-person household, the limit is $106,740. Households or individuals who experienced unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals who faced increased food insecurity due to the pandemic, meaning they had greater difficulty accessing enough food or food of adequate quality to meet their needs. Households or individuals who experienced increased housing insecurity, struggling to obtain stable or adequate housing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Households or individuals who qualify for certain assistance programs, including those enrolled in the Childrenâs Health Insurance Program (CHIP), those receiving childcare subsidies through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program, and those who qualify for Medicaid.

Eide Room

Music and Movement Preschool Storytime In-Person

(Ages 3-5) If the weather permits, we'll enjoy stories at the picnic tables on the Garden Walk, then come in for dancing and a craft in the Schroeder room. Ask for directions to the Garden Walk at the Children's Reference Desk if you don't know. We will provide ice-pops......More

(Ages 3-5) If the weather permits, we'll enjoy stories at the picnic tables on the Garden Walk, then come in for dancing and a craft in the Schroeder room. Ask for directions to the Garden Walk at the Children's Reference Desk if you don't know. We will provide ice-pops to enjoy. ** Allergy Alert- food event** Registration Required

Schroeder Room

Fraud Prevention with State Bank of the Lakes In-Person

Learn about fraud prevention with State Bank of the Lakes

Kakacek Room

Kirby Crochet In-Person

Come create a Kirby plush to take home! Must be comfortable crocheting and/or have taken Crochet 101.

Workshop