The Train Man Returns To Downtown Bend Library

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Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year Lavrich is back to share the trains with young and old alike.

WHERE: Downtown Bend Library (601 NW Wall Street, Bend)

WHEN:

  • December 19, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 19, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 20, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 20, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 21, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.; room capacity reduced 10–10:30 a.m. to allow for ADA access)
  • December 21, 3–5:30 p.m. (traductores de español disponibles; last viewing 5:15 p.m./última visualización 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 22, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 23, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
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