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DIRECTORY

The Downers Grove Public Library Management team smiling wearing Downers Grove Public Library shirts.

You’ve come to expect great customer service from library staff, and we want to keep it that way. Here is our promise to our patrons:

We hire friendly staff who want to help you.
We work together as a team for you.
We take you to the right place.
We value your suggestions and feedback.
We know books and movies and love to offer you suggestions.
We help you find the answer to your question.
We provide a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
We adapt to serve your changing needs.

See the library's organization chart for more information.

Julie Milavec
She/her
Library Director

630-960-1200 ext. 4300
jmilavec@dglibrary.org
Jen Ryjewski
She/her
Assistant Director


630-960-1200 ext. 4299
jryjewski@dglibrary.org
Katelyn Vabalaitis
She/her
Business Office Manager


630-960-1200 ext. 4245
kvabalaitis@dglibrary.org
Cindy Khatri
She/her
Marketing & Communications Manager


630-960-1200 ext. 4296
ckhatri@dglibrary.org
Ian Knorr
He/him
Building Operations Director


630-960-1200 ext. 4244
iknorr@dglibrary.org
Christine Lees
She/her
Circulation Services Manager


630-960-1200 ext. 4264
clees@dglibrary.org
Van McGary
She/her
Adult and Teen Services Manager


630-960-1200 ext. 4253
vmcgary@dglibrary.org
Allyson Renell
She/her
Children's Services Manager


630-960-1200 ext. 4260
arenell@dglibrary.org
Adult & Teen Services Desk
630-960-1200 ext. 4274
ATS@dglibrary.org
Checkout Desk
630-960-1200 ext. 4271
CircDesk@dglibrary.org
Computer Help Desk
630-960-1200 ext. 4279
computerdesk@dglibrary.org
Kids Desk
630-960-1200 ext. 4279
kidsdesk@dglibrary.org