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Fort Ben Model Railroad Train Show

2024-03-30 10:00:00 2024-03-30 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fort Ben Model Railroad Train Show Calling all train enthusiasts (and train curious) of all ages! Join us to learn more about trains and see elaborate model train set-ups with displays and information from the National Model Railroad Association Midwest Region/Central Indiana Division. Fort Ben Branch -

Saturday, March 30
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-30 10:00:00 2024-03-30 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fort Ben Model Railroad Train Show Calling all train enthusiasts (and train curious) of all ages! Join us to learn more about trains and see elaborate model train set-ups with displays and information from the National Model Railroad Association Midwest Region/Central Indiana Division. Fort Ben Branch -

Calling all train enthusiasts (and train curious) of all ages! Join us to learn more about trains and see elaborate model train set-ups with displays and information from the National Model Railroad Association Midwest Region/Central Indiana Division.

Members of the organization will display their full model train collections for patrons to drop in, view, experience, and learn about different types of railroading and operations in the United States (past and present).

Join us to learn about trains, historical information about trains in Indianapolis/Fort Benjamin Harrison area, as well as the hobby of collecting model trains. There is local historical relevance about trains as Fort Benjamin Harrison had a train depot, and the original depot still stands (although it has been repurposed). Come learn about this piece of the puzzle to unlocking many untold stories about Fort Benjamin Harrison and the community.

A sensory friendly hour will be offered from 10-11 a.m. with less sensory input (noise/light/crowd capacity/etc.)

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Workshop |

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Fort Ben Branch

Branch manager
Shelby Peak

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The 22,000 square foot Fort Ben Branch provides easy access to Library services and collections due to its location in a high-traffic community with access to public transportation. It includes community meeting spaces and study rooms, beautiful landscaping components, and walk-up, bike-up, and drive-up material return locations. Its roof-top solar photovoltaic system will provides 80% of the building's electricity needs. The Library was envisioned as part of a redevelopment plan since the land was decommissioned and transitioned from the U.S. military to the City of Indianapolis in the 1990s.

The Branch is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center™ by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). 

Upcoming events

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tue, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 5
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