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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
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 5
This event is full

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
This event is full

Cancelled
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This event is full

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 5

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am