Lauren Kelly

Lauren Kelly has over a decade of experience in library and digital services, currently serving as the Digital & Maker Services Manager at Wilmette Public Library since May 2022. Previously, Lauren held positions at Niles-Maine District Library, including Assistant Head of Digital Services and Digital Services Librarian, as well as roles at Barrington Area Library and Indian Trails Public Library District. Early career experiences include working as Project Coordinator at The Product Greenhouse and various positions at Adler Planetarium, along with a stint as a bookseller at Women & Children First Bookstore. Lauren holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.