Downers Grove Public Library
Recent News About Downers Grove Public Library
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FOIA reveals leftist Downers Grove Library trustee Sladek resigned over gay 'oral sex' joke aimed at son of concerned parent
Former Downers Grove Public Library (DGL) trustee Marti Sladek abruptly resigned in late July after making crude, sexually explicit remarks to a library employee about a 15-year-old boy, according to internal emails from the library’s trustees provided to the DuPage Policy Journal.
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Opinion: Hartnett on DG Library: ‘An unaccountable library administration supported by an unaccountable Library Board’
The Downers Grove Village Board and the Downers Grove Library Board are currently investigating whether to have an elected or appointed library board.
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Downers Grove Public Library hosts 'Art Build' event linked to socialist group's 'Fight Fascism' rally
The Downers Grove Public Library is hosting an “Art Build” event on April 2, as part of a larger campaign organized by the West Suburban Illinois chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
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Downers Grove Public Library Director Julie Milavec announces retirement amid controversy
Julie Milavec, the Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), has announced she will retire effective March 2, 2026, after a decade of leadership.
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Former Downers Grove Public Library employee Hartnett: 'We need an elected board'
In Downers Grove, a proposal to elect the library board instead of appointing its members has sparked heated debate, exposing political rifts in the community.
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For 2-6 year-olds, Downers Grove Library to host "storytime," craft-making events promoting homosexuality
The Downers Grove Public Library has announced "storytime" and craft-making events in June that will teach the virtues of homosexuality to children aged 2-6 in the suburb.
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Read the statement by removed Downers Grove Public Library member Bill Nienburg
Bill Nienburg didn't attend the Downers Grove Village Council Meeting in which he was removed from the village library board. But he sent a letter stating his position.
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Downers Grove Village Council to consider removing pro-Pledge of Allegiance, anti -"drag queen bingo" library board member
The village council of Downers Grove will consider a resolution removing a member from the village library board who has clashed with its "progressive" majority.
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Italian Americans now 'defending' rather than 'perpetuating' their role in building America
Columbus Day is Monday October 9 and for many Italian Americans the yearly national holiday now comes with the ignominy of having to fight for their place in American society all over again.
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Anti-Catholic bias accusations leveled at Downers Grove Public Library Board
Critics are coming out to highlight the Downers Grove Library Board’s change to its Land Acknowledgment statement criticizing the “Catholic and other Christian churches.”
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BRAVE Books to host event at Downers Grove Public Library
With the aim of steering the nation back to its spiritual roots, Kirk Cameron and BRAVE Books have been hosting story hours and library visits nationwide, focusing on instilling positive values and moral principles in young minds.
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Downers Grove resident Hois on controversial diversity consultant: 'It's really disappointing to me and many residents'
Former Republican candidate for the Illinois House Laura Hois at a recent meeting confronted the Downers Grove Public Library board of directors over its continued relationship with RGW Consulting over its diversity, equity and inclusion consulting contract.
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USPS Inspector: Downers Grove library threat ‘not viewed as a credible threat’
A United State Postal Office inspector noted a letter sent to the Downers Grove Library made to look as a threat from white supremacists is “not viewed as a credible threat.”
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Newsome on cancelled Downers Grove Library event: ‘There were no threats from anywhere’
GOP Precinct Committeemen District 141 Terry Newsome said the alleged “threats” the Downers Grove Library cited when canceling a highly unpopular drag show event at the library were not credible of from local conservative activists.
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Downers Grove Public Library: ‘We are sorry Drag Queen Bingo cannot happen at this time’
A child-oriented “Drag Queen Bingo” event including a live drag performance that was to be held at the Downers Grove Public Library has been cancelled.
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Darien resident on Downers Grove Library: ‘This is a shameful disgrace. We are human beings too.’
Darien resident Noel Manley shared his disappointment with the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL) Board for commencing board meetings with a “land acknowledgment” rather than the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Casten backs Downers Grove 'drag queen' event for children: 'Hate has no home in the 6th District'
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) is throwjng his support behind an event in which a cross-dresser will hold a drag show for kids before hosting a Drag Show Bingo to be held at Downers Grove Public Library.
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Newsome: ‘Can you please explain the purpose and intent of hosting a Drag Queen Bingo event in the DGPL?’
The Downers Grove Library is under fire after it scheduled a drag queen to perform for kids and hold a Drag Queen Bingo.
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Downers Grove Public Library to host ‘Drag Queen Bingo’ for teens
A drag performance planned as part of a "Drag Queen Bingo" night at the Downers Grove Public Library is being promoted to children in grades 7-12.
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Olsen offers free property assessment seminar in Downers Grove
Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) will host a free seminar on Sept. 9 for residents of the 81st House District to gain a better understanding of property tax assessments and the appeals process, according to a press release.