Weather Advisory & Closings
During inclement weather, we ask that patrons check the library Facebook page for closing notices before heading out to the library. Access the page at: www.facebook.com/antiochpld
2013 SUMMER READING PROGRAM!!!
Registration for the 2013 runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, July 20. The program is free and open to all ages. Basket Raffles will once again be offered to adult and teen readers and extra tickets can be obtained by attending specified programs. Prizes will be given to everyone that participates. To register online just CLICK the 2013 SRP graphic beginning at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 and it will take you to the sign up page. Register everyone in the family and work your way through the program by reading books, eBooks, listening to audio books, or read aloud to the family. Each age level has different requirements but all readers can choose goals based on titles or minutes. The program ends on Wednesday, July 31.
LIBRARY CLOSURE
In Observance of Memorial Day
Sunday, May 26 & Monday, May 27 All Day
Download songs from Sony's music catalog for free! The library now subscribes to Freegal, a service wich allows APLD cardholders to download 3 songs a week free. Songs are yours to keep; you can save them to an mp3 player or even burn them to a CD. Click the freegal music app above to learn more.
Checked out the APLD Facebook page yet?
Click on the link on the right to go directly to the page.
When you sign up for a Facebook account and Friend the page you will get updated information on programs and events.
Facebook Friends also receive information on emergency closures and can get information about library happenings that may not have made it into the quarterly newsletter.
eBook and Audio Book Owners!
Are you looking for the perfect and affordable place for uploading content? Look no further! Card holders of the Antioch Public Library District are just clicks away from 100's of thousands of free downloads through MyMediaMall.
All EPUB and many PDF eBooks at this site are ready to enjoy on many of the popular eReaders. A complete list of eReaders, compatible phone devises, and audio devises are available through the MyMediaMall database or by going online at either MyMediaMall.com or overdrive.com.
To access the MyMediaMall database click on the Research Center link to the right of this page. Then under Search the Databases click the link "to access the library databases." Once there just scroll down to the MyMediaMall section and click to view the multitude of titles available for free download. And everything is available 24/7 regardless if the library is open or closed.
A current APLD library card and pin number are required. See a Circulation Desk clerk to obtain a pin number if you do not already have one.
Learn A New Language This Year!
Mango Languages is an online language-learning system that teaches actual converstation skills for a wide variety of languages. Learn French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese in a fun, interactive environment. An active Antioch Public Library District card and pin number are required to use Mango. Click on Research Center to the right of this page. Click on the link that says "Click here to access the library databases." Then choose Mango from the list that appears on the next page. Users are asked to set up an account with Mango so that progress throught the lessons can be tracked.
