The Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL) is proud to announce that Jade Parks, Teen Program Coordinator, has been recognized as the Illinois Library Association’s Young Adult Library Professional of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding service to young adults by creating and implementing library programs and services that identify and meet needs in their community.
The Downers Grove Public Library is proud to announce Julie Milavec, Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), as the recipient of the Illinois Library Association’s Librarian of the Year award for 2025. This prestigious award celebrates Milavec’s lifelong commitment to the profession, her many professional accomplishments, and her dedication to libraries and the communities they serve.