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Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis
2026-06-22 19:00:00 2026-06-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Join us in the South Elgin Branch or on Zoom. Registration required. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

Monday, June 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 19:00:00 2026-06-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Join us in the South Elgin Branch or on Zoom. Registration required. South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

South Elgin Branch

South Elgin - Hoffer Meeting Room

You don't have to drive all the way to California to enjoy Route 66 during its 100th anniversary year! Join us in the South Elgin Branch or on Zoom. Registration required.

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.

AGE GROUP: | Virtual Live | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | Hybrid | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | Branch Programs | America 250 |

South Elgin Branch
Phone: 847-742-2411
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