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Nancy Drew with Leslie Goddard

With Partner Downers Grove Township
2024-10-08 13:00:00 2024-10-08 14:30:00 America/Chicago Nancy Drew with Leslie Goddard Ninety years ago, a plucky detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., to explore the history of America’s favorite girl detective! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Tuesday, October 08
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-08 13:00:00 2024-10-08 14:30:00 America/Chicago Nancy Drew with Leslie Goddard Ninety years ago, a plucky detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., to explore the history of America’s favorite girl detective! Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Ninety years ago, a plucky detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., to explore the history of America’s favorite girl detective!

Ninety years ago, a plucky detective stepped out of her blue roadster and into the hearts of readers. The brainchild of publisher Edward Stratemeyer, Nancy Drew proved that a strong heroine with style and bravery could win huge popularity. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., to explore the history of America’s favorite girl detective. Who was Carolyn Keene, author of the series? Why did this girls’ book series, more than any other, captivate generations of readers?

Contact the Adult and Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required | Lectures | In-Person Program |

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