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Registration opens:
July 09th, 2026

Route 66: From Chicago to St. Louis

Registration Required
2026-08-20 18:30:00 2026-08-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Route 66: From Chicago to St. Louis Explore the cool towns, great food, interesting history, and quirky roadside attractions that line the Mother Road from here to The Lou during the 100th anniversary year of Route 66. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Thursday, August 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-20 18:30:00 2026-08-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Route 66: From Chicago to St. Louis Explore the cool towns, great food, interesting history, and quirky roadside attractions that line the Mother Road from here to The Lou during the 100th anniversary year of Route 66. Lemont Public Library - Event Space

Lemont Public Library

Event Space

Explore the cool towns, great food, interesting history, and quirky roadside attractions that line the Mother Road from here to The Lou during the 100th anniversary year of Route 66.

Registration for this event will open on July 9 at 9:00am.

You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Take a long weekend to explore the cool towns, great food, interesting history, and quirky roadside attractions that line the Mother Road from here to The Lou.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lemont Public Library District. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Travel | History / Culture |

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