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photo of road with Route 66 emblem painted

Registration opens:
June 24th, 2026

Happy 100th Birthday US Route 66
2026-07-08 13:00:00 2026-07-08 14:00:00 America/Chicago Happy 100th Birthday US Route 66 2026 marks the 100th birthday of the Mother Road! Join Barbara J. Barrett for a nostalgic journey on Route 66. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Wednesday, July 08
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 13:00:00 2026-07-08 14:00:00 America/Chicago Happy 100th Birthday US Route 66 2026 marks the 100th birthday of the Mother Road! Join Barbara J. Barrett for a nostalgic journey on Route 66. Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

Downers Grove Public Library

Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)

2026 marks the 100th birthday of the Mother Road! Join Barbara J. Barrett for a nostalgic journey on Route 66.

Contact the Adult & Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.

Submit a request for a program accommodation here. Learn more about accommodations and accessibility at DGPL by visiting dglibrary.org/accessibility.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Registration Required |

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Downers Grove Public Library
ats@dglibrary.org
Phone: (630) 960-1200
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Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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(Closed for Juneteenth.)
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Sun, Jun 21, All day
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Mon, Jun 22, All day
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District 58's PTA Math Club - Math Club Prize Pick Up
Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
Bean Bag Fun - in Fishel Park
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Veggies! - Grades 6 - 8
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:15pm
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Make & Create - Grades 1 - 6
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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District 58's PTA Math Club - Math Club Prize Pick Up
Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Meeting Room Both (Max Capacity 100)
Writers Workshop - With partner DGPL Foundation
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room A (Max Capacity 16)
ESL Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Conference Room B (Max Capacity 10)
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Tue, Jun 23, All day
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Toddler Storytime - Up to 36 months
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
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District 58's PTA Math Club - Math Club Prize Pick Up
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Bluey Fun - Ages 3 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sew What: T-shirt Applique - Grades 5-8
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Downers Grove Public Library - Kids Program Room
District 58's PTA Math Club - Math Club Prize Pick Up
Tue, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Next Chapter Book Club - Virtual Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Toddler Storytime - Up to 36 months
Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Self Care Through Art Therapy - Grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Summerween - Grades 3 - 5
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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