CLC Libraries and Instructional Services - we're more than just books

Southlake Campus

Have you visited our new library at the Southlake campus in Vernon Hills? This lovely new library is open five days a week during the semester and features:
  • Computers
  • Couches
  • Tables for group student
  • Carrels for individual study
  • Plugs for laptops
  • Reference books
  • Circulating books
  • Reserve items
  • A/V stations
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Circulation staff to check out books and get a library card
  • Reference staff two days a week
  • Have items sent from another campus and picked up here
  • Book return for any campus
  • And much more…


Southlake Reference Desk

(847) 543-6534

Southlake Circulation Desk

(847) 543-6533

Library Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Summer Semester
Hours to be announced. Please call (847) 543-2071 for more information.

Between Semesters
No Library Service
Please call the Grayslake campus at (847) 543-2071 for assistance between semesters, during Spring Break, and days when CLC does not have scheduled classes.

Reference Service Hours

Fall and Spring Semester
Tuesdays and Wednesdays Noon to 8:00 pm


Grayslake Hours: M - F 8:00am to 4:30pm | Saturday and Sunday Closed
Southlake Hours: M - Th 9:00am to 7:00pm | Friday Closed | Saturday and Sunday Closed
Lakeshore Hours: by limited appointment, call 847-543-2071 for information.