All Aboard! Michael the Train Man
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Saturday, December 19
10:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Community 2The Train Man is back just in time for the holidays. Last viewing entrance at 12:15 p.m.
Room capacity will be reduced to provide ADA access from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Michael Lavrich and his beloved train display are back at the Downtown Bend Library with the help of his son, Kieran, and long-time helpers Parker Gerard and Grace Lickwar.
This marks Lavrich's twenty-sixth year displaying his trains at the library, meaning children who first watched the trains run years ago may now have children of their own with whom they share this family tradition. Lavrich began collecting trains more than 20 years ago. While the public only sees the display once it's all up and running, the set-up involves a lot of background work. "I pretty well dedicate December to this," Lavrich says. "It's a three day set-up and a four day take-down, and there are a few weeks on each end at home." Thank you Michael for sharing your wonderful collection with us.
All ages are invited to watch and listen as the trains run. Lavrich's collection represents trains of the 1920s and '30s made by Lionel, Dorfan, Ives and American Flyer.
Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | All Ages Program |
Central Library
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Oct 12 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
The drive-thru is open daily from 10 am - 6 pm.
The Central Library has a varied collection of English and Spanish language materials and hosts a variety of events and programs for all ages. Meeting and study rooms are available on every floor; a dynamic children’s discovery space is on the second floor; and a hands-on MakerSpace and dedicated co-working area are located on the third floor. You’ll also find free and fast WiFi and diverse public art throughout the building, as well as a Thump Coffee café in the lobby.