Vernon Area Public Library
Elizabeth "Liz" G. is an experienced librarian specializing in youth and school services, currently working at Vernon Area Public Library District since 2018. Previously, Liz served as a paralegal/legal assistant at American Hotel Register Company, where legal support was provided for licensing and confidentiality matters. Liz's library background includes a role as Head of Community Services at Lake Villa District Library, overseeing community outreach and events, as well as technology project coordination at North Suburban Library System. Liz holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Science in Media Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with an ABA-approved certificate in Paralegal Studies from College of Lake County, achieving a perfect GPA of 4.0.
Vernon Area Public Library
The Vernon Area Public Library District directly serves the 44,002 residents of a 29-square mile area that includes all or parts of Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Prairie View, Riverwoods and unincorporated Ela and Vernon townships. In addition to access to books, movies and music, the library provides free classes and performances, free Wi-Fi and internet access, on-demand and downloadable music, movies, audiobooks, and e-books, and specialized research services.