New Director Chosen For Downers Grove Public Library

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Heather-Marie Montilla has been chosen as the next director of Downers Grove Public Library. Montilla, who will replace outgoing director Julie Milavec, is set to start in the role on April 13.

Montilla was selected after a review of more than 50 applicants that began in December. Her experience includes serving as the Executive Director of Pequot Library in Connecticut, directing Doing Art Together, a visual arts nonprofit and serving as Neuberger Museum of Art's development director.

She currently serves as the National Director Consultant of PBS Books and Library Director at Bellwood Public Library.

"I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Heather-Marie Montilla as the next director of the Downers Grove Public Library," Library Board President Matt Topic shared in a statement.

Topic added, We were lucky to have many highly qualified and skilled candidates to select from, and we are confident that Montilla is the best person to take the helm. We look forward to her leadership as we continue DGPL's mission of welcoming all to discover, grow, play, and learn."

Montilla will take up the mantle from Milavec, who announced her retirement in early February after nearly a decade.