Remembering Route 66 with Leslie Goddard
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CST · Indian Prairie Public Library · Darien, IL
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Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor. The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed lecture, historian Leslie Goddard explores the history of Route 66, the iconic road that linked Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until its closing in the mid-1980s. Learn why Route 66 remains so indelibly associated with the lore of the American road trip. What was Route 66 like at its pinnacle – and what is it today? This program is sponsored by Cathy Lou Pearson. This program is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. One registration per library card number. Multiple registrations per cardholder are not allowed.