New Director Julie Milavec Joins DGPL Staff

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — After a national search, the Downers Grove Public Library Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Julie M. Milavec as library director.

As director, Milavec is responsible for creating and carrying out a plan that provides 21st century library services, replenishes capital funds, and maintains the physical building.

“My first responsibility will be creating this plan. I’ll help the Board of Trustees, residents, and staff determine what their vision is. And then I will help make this vision a reality,” she says.

Julie is excited to get the process started.

“There will be opportunities for input. We will have lots of conversations. Talking, learning, asking questions. I can’t wait to meet everyone!”

Libraries have always been a part of Julie’s life. Inspired by her father’s and grandfather’s long, successful library careers, she started volunteering in libraries as soon as she was able to shelves books. She went on to receive her Master of Library Science degree from Florida State University and has worked in many towns since then, including Lemont, Plainfield, West Chicago, and Worth.

At each stop she’s immersed herself in that community, and found that the library is one of the greatest things about it.

She goes on to explain, “Everyone is welcome at a library, and we literally have something for everyone.”

One of her goals in Downers Grove is to help each and every resident be more aware of this: “We have something for you.”You’re invited to welcome Julie to Downers Grove at the library’s 125th birthday party on Sunday, October 16.

She'll be in the lobby from 1 - 4:30 p.m. excited to meet you. You can also swing by the first floor Administration Office anytime or send an email to Jmilavec@dglibrary.org to say hello.

Submitted by the Downers Grove Public Library.